gurdygurds
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Wait.....not the same old first gen that was in your Yuji video that you made a while back is it??
What did you use your flashlight for today?
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Shamefully, I don’t remember!
It should be mentioned that the Photon Freedom circuitry (especially on lowest setting) has extremely obvious pulse-width modulation (PWM). This can make rain or snow quite mesmerizing. Photon II is a good choice in terms of no PWM.
It should be mentioned that the Photon Freedom circuitry (especially on lowest setting) has extremely obvious pulse-width modulation (PWM). This can make rain or snow quite mesmerizing. Photon II is a good choice in terms of no PWM.
I think @KITROBASKIN used his flashlight today to light up these kitty litter containers.
letschat7
Flashlight Enthusiast
Yeah that metal body uv light is chinese. If I want Chinese I get Reylight.
At first I didn't get this, then I saw the kitty litter container post.
I used my MDC 1aa to find my way to the coffee pot at 4am.
Jean-Luc Descarte
Enlightened
This post? The gag's flying clear over my head here. 
Anyway, used my S21A warm white (Nichia 519a 3000K) with a diffuser to light up my room last night, just because I was fancying a bit of "lantern" light. Reminds me I need to order some diffusers of multiple varieties from Simon...
Anyway, used my S21A warm white (Nichia 519a 3000K) with a diffuser to light up my room last night, just because I was fancying a bit of "lantern" light. Reminds me I need to order some diffusers of multiple varieties from Simon...
It's in https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/what-was-your-prep-for-today.457203/page-38#post-5561332 this thread, post #758 about storing water.This post? The gag's flying clear over my head here.
Anyway, used my S21A warm white (Nichia 519a 3000K) with a diffuser to light up my room last night, just because I was fancying a bit of "lantern" light. Reminds me I need to order some diffusers of multiple varieties from Simon...
Jean-Luc Descarte
Enlightened
Yep, the very post I linked. Thanks for the context. Guess the humor didn't click.
PhotonWrangler
Flashaholic
Used my PD36R to inspect the motherboard of a controller panel in a dark area.
I used an older Nichia drop-in light today to check my water pipe. The county is doing a survey to check for lead service pipes. I think it's copper, so that's good.
I also used my Fenix TK22 TAC for plenty of uses around the house recently as usual, probably too many to easily list.
I also used my Fenix TK22 TAC for plenty of uses around the house recently as usual, probably too many to easily list.
IMA SOL MAN
Flashlight Enthusiast
It could have been soldered with solder containing lead...you might want to test the solder. I have copper pipes in my house, and my late father did the soldering, but I don't know what he used--I should test the solder joints. Thankfully, I think my water is hard enough that it won't matter if it has lead, but I would feel better knowing for sure. I still should filter the water, regardless, since I am on municipal water (accidents happen).I used an older Nichia drop-in light today to check my water pipe. The county is doing a survey to check for lead service pipes. I think it's copper, so that's good.
I also used my Fenix TK22 TAC for plenty of uses around the house recently as usual, probably too many to easily list.
PhotonWrangler
Flashaholic
That solder is probably lead with an acid-core flux.
Last night, I'm up on my feet. Leaning over on one of the multi-camera security monitors at my work-desk. All of a sudden from below the desk, I hear something weird. For those who've seen the original Predator film, you know the creature makes an odd clicking sound. Well, that's what I heard, only a bit lower in tone.
Before I know it my clip-carried (bezel-down) Nitecore MH12S is in my hand before I have a chance to think about reaching for my main light. Fire it up!.... And nothing. 1800 lumens in such a tight spot. Even with part of the desk hollowed out where a critter could hide.... nothing.
Ironically this situation did confirm what I've already suspected. Over the years I've carried and pulled out so many bezel-down, clip-carried main lights that I've developed muscle memory. Have been experimenting with bezel-up carry for a few months. But if the light is a little long, thumb placement on the tailcap ends up being awkward at times. Not good. Okay, experimenting over.
Before I know it my clip-carried (bezel-down) Nitecore MH12S is in my hand before I have a chance to think about reaching for my main light. Fire it up!.... And nothing. 1800 lumens in such a tight spot. Even with part of the desk hollowed out where a critter could hide.... nothing.
Ironically this situation did confirm what I've already suspected. Over the years I've carried and pulled out so many bezel-down, clip-carried main lights that I've developed muscle memory. Have been experimenting with bezel-up carry for a few months. But if the light is a little long, thumb placement on the tailcap ends up being awkward at times. Not good. Okay, experimenting over.
Just a few moments ago (it gets dark early here now), my daughter said, "Dad, can I borrow your flashlight for a second? I need to check something." Unaware, I walked over and handed her my Skilhunt E2A (with the memory set to high). Boom 💥, she wanted to check some makeup in the mirror. I got hit with the full blast of 600 lumens standing behind her. She just forgot that mirrors have one amazing feature when it comes to light
Alaskantinbender
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Early morning predator control. A fast-moving skunk trying to raid the chicken pen met his demise with the help of my Streamlight TLR-4.
One thing I learned almost two decades ago, though thankfully not the hard way.... Always hand non-flashaholics your least powerful light when they ask to borrow one.Just a few moments ago (it gets dark early here now), my daughter said, "Dad, can I borrow your flashlight for a second? I need to check something." Unaware, I walked over and handed her my Skilhunt E2A (with the memory set to high). Boom 💥, she wanted to check some makeup in the mirror. I got hit with the full blast of 600 lumens standing behind her. She just forgot that mirrors have one amazing feature when it comes to light
I left my headlamp at a family member's house by accident recently (I know, I should probably have more than 1!). My wife's car tires also went down in pressure because of the switch to colder weather. So there we were, before a long drive, airing up the tires at the gas station in the dark. Since I always have the Fenix TK22 TAC with me, we used that light, and thankfully my wife was willing to stand outside with me to hold the light for me. So it was pretty much as good as having the headlamp, but it could have been a pain if I was by myself.
