Dorcy 1.5 V - 8 Volt 1 Watt LED Module Vs. Nite Ize LED Upgrade For C & D Cells

[JAS]

I am interested in comparing the Dorcy 1.5 V - 8 Volt 1 Watt LED Module to the Nite Ize LED Upgrade For C & D Cells.

http://www.niteize.com/productdetail.php?category_id=28&product_id=127

http://www.dorcydirect.com/p-86-15-v-8-volt-1-watt-led-module.aspx

The Dorcy lists that it is a 1 wall Luxeon with 45 lumens, but I can't seem to tell any details of the Nite Ize. I know that Nite Ize does make a 1 watt LED http://www.niteize.com/productdetail.php?category_id=28&product_id=166
but the one in the first URL apparently is not it, but I can't seem to tell what the specifications are. Does anybody here know?

 

[Gunner12]

Re: Dorcy 1.5 V - 8 Volt 1 Watt LED Module Vs. Nite Ize LED Upgrade For C & D Cells

Review of the Niteize drop-in. Predicted lumen is around 6.5 lumen. The second Niteize drop-in seems similar to the Terralux Ministar1 which means it should be similar to the Dorcy drop-in.

What are you looking for? Runtime or output?

 

[JAS]

I am much more interested in output, so it appears as if the Dorcy may be much better for output, but the Nite Ize may be better for run time, if I understand this correctly.

 

[Gunner12]

Re: Dorcy 1.5 V - 8 Volt 1 Watt LED Module Vs. Nite Ize LED Upgrade For C & D Cells

What light will you be running the drop-ins in?

If the Terralux ones fit(the EX, 4-6 cell, and EXB, 2-3 cell), then those would be better if you want output. They use the newer TFFC K2 LEDs and are brighter then both the Dorcy and Niteize drop-in(Though having a Seoul in there would give you a bit more performance).

 

[JAS]

It is an old Eveready Captain and has a plastic reflector. Hopefully the Dorcy isn't too hot for a plastic reflector.

 

[Gunner12]

Re: Dorcy 1.5 V - 8 Volt 1 Watt LED Module Vs. Nite Ize LED Upgrade For C & D Cells

It shouldn't be.

If the module gets hot enough to melt plastic, that's really bad news for the LED.

 

[hank]

Re: Dorcy 1.5 V - 8 Volt 1 Watt LED Module Vs. Nite Ize LED Upgrade For C & D Cells

I've been buying the Dorcys (www.dorcydirect.com) to give to people who are still using old 2-cell flashlights with PR bulbs in them.

At $8 they're an easy gift that people are grateful to get.

("The first one is free, little child ...." Mwha-ha-ha-ha-haaaa....)

I've put the Dorcys in 4xD, 5xD, and 6xD Mags in the emergency box.

The Dorcy's handy in using a wide range of voltages. The picture at Dorcy's web page is outdated.

Look for the earlier thread on PR type bulbs for more info.

 

[JAS]

I post an update here, too http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=2398823#post2398823
I did end up with the Dorcy 1.5 V - 8 Volt 1 Watt LED Module and have been very satisfied.