koala
Flashlight Enthusiast
I don't know if this is posted or discussed before, I searched but didn't get any results, the HardCase is not available on Energizer website but I guess I share it with you guys. It's available in Australia, don't know about other countries though..
While strolling around the store(safeway) today I found something new hanging on the shelf. I made my decision in 1 second and it's sitting inside the shopping tolley. It's not the matter that it is affordable(AUD$19 ~USD$13) but it certainly looks well build for rugged use. The second thought came to my mind is a luxeon mod... More on that later. Third though, CPF!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
The body(yellow parts) of the flashlight is made of very strong and durable plastic. It's very hard to flex the light. The rest of the part is rubberized(black parts). The rubberized system makes HardCase a very smelly light! I suspect this is recycled rubber(tyres) same material they use to make garden hose. It helps alot as a damping material when you drop the light.
Apart from the lens I think the HardCase is very durable. The tailcap is abit loose, despite having an o-ring. It is a special o-ring with the inner side flat to mate with the body. The light is secured with plenty of screws. 5 philips screws(2 hidden) and 4 hex screws. In addition, plenty of glue to make sure modders have hard time prying! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif On the top of the light body is a switch. It's made of very soft rubber, it's quite weak can be punctured by sharp objects, but it's very comfy for doing 1000s of presses per minute. The switch is push on push off switch, no momentary function. Apart from that, the shape of the light is very ergonomic, fits in my hand nicely with good rubber grip! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
The circuit uses a 9012 transistor and another unidentified transistor and a few more parts. More on this tommorow.. 50 hours from two AA is nothing to shout about but not sure if it's regulated system. I like the output very much. It's like a spot light with no spills. Looks very much like an Inova X1 output. The lens system makes HardCase useful for throw and also closeup work.
My guess is that this is aimed at builders who want a low power torch. Look at the color scheme, black and yellow.. ain't that look like a stanley screwdriver?!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
While strolling around the store(safeway) today I found something new hanging on the shelf. I made my decision in 1 second and it's sitting inside the shopping tolley. It's not the matter that it is affordable(AUD$19 ~USD$13) but it certainly looks well build for rugged use. The second thought came to my mind is a luxeon mod... More on that later. Third though, CPF!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
The body(yellow parts) of the flashlight is made of very strong and durable plastic. It's very hard to flex the light. The rest of the part is rubberized(black parts). The rubberized system makes HardCase a very smelly light! I suspect this is recycled rubber(tyres) same material they use to make garden hose. It helps alot as a damping material when you drop the light.
Apart from the lens I think the HardCase is very durable. The tailcap is abit loose, despite having an o-ring. It is a special o-ring with the inner side flat to mate with the body. The light is secured with plenty of screws. 5 philips screws(2 hidden) and 4 hex screws. In addition, plenty of glue to make sure modders have hard time prying! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif On the top of the light body is a switch. It's made of very soft rubber, it's quite weak can be punctured by sharp objects, but it's very comfy for doing 1000s of presses per minute. The switch is push on push off switch, no momentary function. Apart from that, the shape of the light is very ergonomic, fits in my hand nicely with good rubber grip! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
The circuit uses a 9012 transistor and another unidentified transistor and a few more parts. More on this tommorow.. 50 hours from two AA is nothing to shout about but not sure if it's regulated system. I like the output very much. It's like a spot light with no spills. Looks very much like an Inova X1 output. The lens system makes HardCase useful for throw and also closeup work.
My guess is that this is aimed at builders who want a low power torch. Look at the color scheme, black and yellow.. ain't that look like a stanley screwdriver?!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif