April 1st only: Strobe Battery (extra) for use in Torches.

abvidledUK

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Ever wished your AA torch had a strobe facility ?

Whilst In Hong Kong recently, I came across this battery.

4 愚人节 Brand.

Basically, it's a primary AA cell, with built in circuit, which pulses the output, to give a strobe effect if inserted into a torch, around 4 pulses per second. Full power.

(Not sure if it will work with switch controlled electronics torches, but then these usually have strobe facility anyway)

Intended to be carried separately from the torch, and inserted in case of difficulty, being lost, etc.

The capacity was quoted at 2,500 mah, non-rechargeable, and will work in a multi-celled torch, using just one of these cells.

It is approx 1.5mm longer than standard AA cell, to accommodate electronics, but this should be easily accommodated by most torches.

I brought back ten of these, on a trial basis.

Keeping six for myself. Another 100 on order for CPF'rs.

(Similar to Polar Foil brand batteries, design I'm told to be changed, hence covered up)

Total 104.

First four to PM me on Sunday are free, I'll reserve one for you.

(free offer expires Monday)

Is there a catch ?, PM me for details.

Please read description carefully.

You may wish to edit your posts after PM'ing me. I'll amend the list if requested.

Talking to the supplier, they may be introducing a CR123 version eventually.

Postage costs, I'll need to check with Post Office Monday, as they are closed Sunday.
 
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Re: Strobe Battery (extra) for use in Torches.

did somebody say FREE? as in $0 , nix, nada, nothing.
you gonna ship it to the US for free too?

I had a battery that worked like that once, but it wasnt on PURPOSE :)

what happens when you put them in series with a normal battery? does it strobe the set? (oops you said that)
 
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Re: Strobe Battery (extra) for use in Torches.

abvidleduk - I'll take one.

[Edit] but wait - you don't catch me out that easily :)
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Re: Strobe Battery (extra) for use in Torches.

I'm a sucker. :ohgeez: :lolsign:
 
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Re: Strobe Battery (extra) for use in Torches.

Hi!

I would like to take one too! Postage free to germany?

Best regards
 
Re: Strobe Battery (extra) for use in Torches.

Polar Foil - excellent brand. I'll take 41. Or 14, if you prefer. Very generous of you to do this - much appreciated.
 
Re: Strobe Battery (extra) for use in Torches.

Was fooled to :lolsign: - but may have been a better April fool if it hadn't been a day early!
Hmmm, it would also appear that the message has now been edited too... I shall do the same..
 
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Re: Strobe Battery (extra) for use in Torches.

from the picture it doesnt look like a full sized AA, the rear diameter seems a bit smaller...

but it nevertheless gives a good idea of a circuitry add-on...
 
April 1st clues......




4 愚人节 Brand.
Translated=April Fool's day

(Similar to Polar Foil brand batteries, design I'm told to be changed, hence covered up)
Anagram of April Fool

Total 104.
Day 1 of 4th month, April 1st

First four to PM me on Sunday are free, I'll reserve one for you.
Sunday=April 1st

First four to PM me on Sunday are free, I'll reserve one for you.
Another reference to 1st April...one fo(u)r you

Please read description carefully.
A warning !!

Postage costs, I'll need to check with Post Office Monday, as they are closed Sunday.
Another clue.


Thanks to all who took part, it had to be believable to be convincing.

See you next year !!
 
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