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    lecture on lithium cell internal short-circuits

    I found this nifty lecture titled Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Study Using Multi-Physics Internals Short-Circuit Model at this link (opens PDF file): http://www.nrel.gov/vehiclesandfuels/energystorage/pdfs/45856.pdf Sadly, these are only the slides. It takes some patient study to understand...
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    just got my Klarus MiX6 Ti

    (I still do not have a cam, so no beamshots or comparisons; pity: I now have 3 titanium AAA lights plus the older LD01 for comparison) First impression: i prefer it over LD01, Illuminati CA1-Ti, A3 EOS Titanium. Doing some white wall hunting, it has a slightly more cold, neutral tint than the...
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    clean your titanium threads

    This guy has been on my keychain for only 2 months, but the head has already become harder to twist :green:. I unscrewed it, and discovered the threads caked with dark powder; it kinda looks like graphite, but is surely titanium gunk. I took a dry paper towel and wiped out both sets of threads...
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    Coleman Ultra High Power LED torch?

    Cat. #2000003911. Anyone have one? Wish to pull the trigger, but I know better: see if any CPF'ers know about it first. It uses the MC-E, 6 x AA, and puts out 500 Lumens. Superficially, it resembles an ROP in power, form, and cells, but LED and cheaper, and ready to go right out of the box? Yes...
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    Review ITP A3 EOS Titanium

    Skipping to the end: I am truly impressed, and recommend it. For the past couple of years, I had an LD01 (Q5) EDC on my keychain. I have just received the A3 (XP-G R5) as the intended replacement. Sadly, I do not have access to basic tools: ruler, scale, or camera; sorry about that. It comes...
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    recommend a 1xAAA titanium keychain light?

    requirements: **small, lightweight, fits on keychain **replacement for LD01 **wish titanium **pocket rocket These are the contenders so far: **Preon 1 satin titanium **Titanium-Illuminati-CA1 **LD01 stainless steel edition any other suggestions?
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    Duraloops are alive and well

    Just a heads up: I got a package of the 'made in japan' and white paper disk on top at W*lgreens on sale (Gilman/Berkeley/SF bay area /Cal). They are usually $17 for a four pack, but I just a pack for $10.
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    replacement batteries and bulbs

    This is a round-up of info about lanterns that use the square, spring terminal lantern battery. Some lanterns come with an interchangeable battery holder that takes 4 'D' cells instead. Adapter so you can use 4 x D cells instead: BA4D-S-ND (Digikey; OEM = BatteryHolders) BAP 7400021 Battery...
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    tech article - LED droop

    http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/optoelectronics/the-leds-dark-secret/0 http://www.scribd.com/doc/21615915/IEEE-Spectrum-Magazine-August-2009 The droop in the article is not about the sag in lumens from a poorly heat-sinked Lux. CFL has efficiency of 100 lm/watt, LED is 250, but only at...
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    How Many Watts for a Strand of Christmas Lights?

    I have a 60 LED strand of C6's that, according to the included instructions, takes only 5 watts. I also have a 70 mini-incan strand that seems to be 3.5 volts and 0.4 watts, so total usage is 70x0.4=28 watts. Does this seem feasible? I only ask because these beasties are all made-in-China, so...
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    Sylvania Dot-It Golden Dragon?

    Saw this: http://www.sylvaniaonlinestore.com/p-61-golden-dragon-under-the-cabinet-light-silver.aspx Anyone know anything about it? Is it worth $16? IIRC, the golden dragon puts out like 30L.
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    Rat Shack NUV LED - cute lil’ thing

    “5mm High Brightness Ultraviolet LED”. Catalog #276-0014. From the pkg: intensity = 280mcd, 395nm-410nm, 30 degree, 20ma, 3.2Vf, 3.8Vf max. It cost like $1.75 for a pkg. of 2. Judging by the rather strong pink-purple-ish tint, I would say NUV would be more accurate. I stuck this thing into a...
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    Usage Report: Baltic/brass/P4

    (in truth, it might be a Lux III; I can’t remember). This happy thing has been on my keychain for a year, and like the L0D-Q4 (natural finish) it replaced, it has done quite well and I heartily recommend it. Unlike other keychain lights, it looks none the worse for wear and looks almost new...
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    Field Test: 24-LED “Light Bulb”

    I got one of these at the local Ace Hardware. Unfortunately, there was no packaging since it was a small cardboard shipper with a bunch of “bulbs” in it, so I cannot tell you what the name is, or what the specs are. However, I am reasonably sure that this one is representative of other, similar...
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    Run time test: Energizer 2500MAh NiMH & Nite-Ize LRB-07-PR-ML

    The main culprit here is the budget power-failure light Vector BL350. When I first bought it, it had 2 generic NiCd’s. Once a month, I would completely drain them to give them a bit of exercise and so I could judge when they needed replacing. Problem: this beastie comes with a typical, generic...
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    Why Do CPF'ers Spend Money @ KD/DX?

    Recent example: I got a 18650 and DSD charger from a domestic merchant. He takes regular credit cards, I got the usual email confirmations, and it only took a few days to get my stuff. This same transaction with DX/KD would have been more involved, but, I am assuming, just as successful...
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    NFL Thursday Nite Football: quote of the week

    Chargers 24, Raiders 0. 10 minutes left in 2nd quarter. "This is bad, even by Raider standards."
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    LED Christmas Lights: Why Don't They Blink?

    Just got some strings. They consume only 5W vs. 20 or 50 or 70 watts for traditional Christmas strings. Understand the green advantages. Still: how come they don't blink at random intervals like cheap, generic Christmas lights? To me, it aint Christmas unless they blink. Is there a way I can...
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    Mini-Review - Peak Baltic/Brass Better Than L0D

    I had an L0D RB80 on my keychain for almost a year before I lost it. Then, I got the Baltic in brass from Peak. Question: is it as good? YES!! Firstly, many have complained that their website is stoopid. Agree 100%: when I ordered, I called, and complained to the helpful, polite gentleman...
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    Nirvana = Elektrolumens + P7 + 18650

    EDC-P7 is hands-down the best torch I have ever held in my hand. :bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow::bow: You really should have one (sadly, EL has a post saying that he is not accepting new orders until 2009; no, mine is not for sale for any price). I used an AW 18650 charged with a DSD...

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