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    P60 for a 2 X AA Host?

    Hey guys, I've been away for a while so I'm a little out of the loop. I have a Solarforce L2R 2 X AA host that has been sitting empty since I've bought it. I would like to get it going and add it to my collection of AA based flashlights. Just wondering what my best options are for a drop-in...
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    Let's so those vehicle lights!

    Just a Maglite 4D with a Malkoff XPG drop in. 260 Lumens for 8 hours then a nice long taper.
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    Surfire Minimus AA update?

    I'm considering picking up a Surefire Minimus AA shortly. My budget has grown pretty tight lately and would prefer to purchase something that's not outdated soon. Just wondering if they have or are planning an update?
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    Turning a broken clicky into a twisty?

    I remember reading on an old thread it is possible to repair a broken clicky switch with tinfoil, bypassing the switch and turning it into a twisty. Sooooo where exactly do I put the tinfoil?
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    Whats the most durable single cell AA?

    Just curious what the opinions of the most durable single cell AA light are. The Malkoff MDC and quark series are great. Thrunite gives the Archer 1AA a 10 meter drop rating. Who has the toughest?
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    Foursevens Atom Ao with red Led?

    I just saw them listed online and ordered as its something I've been looking for, for quite some time. I only wish it was in AA. Anyone have one, thoughts?
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    Whats the lifespan of an average of a lithium ion?

    Just wondering how much life you can get out of a well treated lithium ion battery. I'm thinking less about lights because of the price and availability of 18650's its pretty well a non issue, but I was considering rechargeable electronic devices, phones/mp3 players etc.
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    Swapping LED's

    I have an old P60 dropin I was thinking about trying my hand at modding. When swapping LEDs is it as simple as removing the old and re-soldering the new?
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    What should I do with my Surefire Z2?

    So I just picked up a Surefire Z2 off one of the popular auction sites for 40 bucks. I have yet to decide what I'm going to do with it. It's not bored and I don't have plans to do so, so any dropin would probably be something low powered (m61ll) and I'll be running it off primaries. So I'm...
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    2012 Surefire E1L. Still worth getting?

    I've been eyeing the last model of the E1L side always kinda wanted one and my go to site is listing then for about $100 bucks. I was just wondering if it's still worth it to purchase one, do they offer anything the new ones don't? Sent from my LG-D803 using Tapatalk
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    Surefire E2L-AA new vs old?

    Hey guys I haven't picked up a new light in awhile and was checking out the new version of the E2L-AA to replace my older (2011) Just wondering if the difference in brightness and runtime are worth the upgrade from those that have had bot?
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    Brightest light for under 200 bucks?

    Its been a while since I've bought a light sooooo....... I'm looking for the brightest light I can get for under 200 bucks that runs off of 18650s?
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    Need a durable AA Headlamp with a red LED

    I'm looking for a replacement for my BD Storm, I'd prefer something that will run of AA's. I'm in the military, it needs to be durable and waterproof. What are my best options?
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    How long will Duracell nimhs hold a charge?

    I picked up a 4 pack of Duracell AAA 1000mah nimhs for a headlamp. The lamp will be used on again off again during a 3 month military course. How good are these batteries at holding a charge over 3 months with infrequent use?
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    Old Maglite has a bulb with two prongs. How to change to the newer sty;e?

    I have acouple replacement bulbs for my incan maglite I just discovered I cannot use. I went to replace the old bulb and it has two prongs that go into a white plastic piece with two holes. Is there anyway to change it over to take the more modern incan bulbs?
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    Has the E2L-AA been updated?

    Is the E2L-AA shipping with a new head? I've seen on a few sites listing the output as an updated 120 lumens, instead of 80 lumens, If so what are the specs to the new head as far as output and runtime compared to the KX1B?
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    What to do with a Solarforce L2R?

    I have a Solarforce L2R body that has been sitting in my spare parts bag since I bought it. Any suggestions on what to do with it?
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    Quark durability?

    I was lucky enough to pick up a Quark AA regular S2 on a fire sale for $28 bucks! I received the light today and have been playing with it all night. Its really a great little piece, the tint and modes are ideal for me as an EDC. I was curious as to the durability of this line of lights...
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    Smallest Nimh charger?

    I'm looking for a portable option to charge a few eneloops. So far I've looked at the apple battery charger. Is this the smallest/best option? Am I missing any hidden gems of a charger?
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    POLL: How old is your EO1?

    Mines been sitting on a set of keys now for over 3 years and still ticks like the day it was new. What a great investment for 10 bucks!
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