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    C vs. D mods

    Of course, you could always do a 3 x C size Li cells - that would also provide 9 volts and LOTS of run time. Batterystation sells them - not cheap, but proven performer.
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    Guiness Book - Brightest Handheld Flashlight/Torch

    Re: Guiness Book - Brightest Handheld Flashlight/T That's a lot of subcatagories Viren. I think we are going to be lucky to actually manage the standards for 3 or 4 lights catagories. As an analogy, there are not 20 catagories for "world's tallest man". Now, among the CPF wizards, that many...
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    invasion of cheap 1W-3W led on ebay

    Most likely, they are actually using a generic Lux 1 star, which can be had for < $ 2 / each in bulk. The 3 x AAA kicks the voltage above the required Vf, and the ability of the battery to deliver current limits the actual power to the LED. (< 200ma) Lumen output is way to low to be even a...
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