scalpel_ninja
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Used my Elzetta Alpha with a de-domed 519A on low to light up some poorly lit shelves and glass cases in an antique store.
What did you use your flashlight for today?
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Earlier tonight at my 3rd shift job. Doing foot patrol when I spotted a weird bulge over by the outdoor compactor room. Pulled out my Thrunite TT20 on the highest setting. Took a look. Someone closed the side door, rather than leaving it open. Warped the door. Oh well, that's an issue for Maintenance, not Security.
haveyouseenthelight
Newly Enlightened
If you used a green light, how did you see the grass?. ... j/k
Used an E20 v2 to check for dust webs in a moment of boredom (setting level 3 for anyone interested)
PhotonWrangler
Flashaholic
I had another thumb drive that wound up going thru the washing machine. I flushed out the connector end with 99.9% anhydrous alcohol, then I used a 365nm UV flashlight to look for detergent residue, which glows bright bluish-white because of the fluorescent dye in it. I didn't see any residue, so I plugged it in and the drive still works.
Brokenarrow
Newly Enlightened
As a Realtor I am always looking for treasures in barns, shops, fields.
Dug around a guys shop yesterday and found some neat old treasures - Bought a gun safe and will be back to negotiate on some vintage toys and tools
Dug around a guys shop yesterday and found some neat old treasures - Bought a gun safe and will be back to negotiate on some vintage toys and tools
Long, long ago, in the time before LED's, my girlfriend and I were parked in a grove of trees located on the farthest point of a medium-sized college campus. I was a high school senior, she a junior. During the course of the evening, articles of clothing had somehow become separated from their approved locations. Whilst so disrobed and engaged in vigorous sport we failed to notice the approach of a campus security vehicle. The trees at this spot were very densely planted, and the campus security guy couldn't see what was going on through the trees. He was approaching from the main campus ring road, and could only approach to about 200 feet of our location. I had driven into the grove via a service road running behind the baseball field dugouts, which fortunately for me offered an avenue of escape. The campus guy got out of his car, Maglite at the ready. My girlfriend spotted him first. The frenzy motivating our exit resulted in the most comical antics involving driving while dressing (or at least trying to). That was my first and last encounter with campus security.
PhotonWrangler
Flashaholic
Paradise by the dashboard light?
Power went down for a few hours at the lab Friday. This was rather unfortunate, as there were some time-sensitive analysis that needed to be finished. Out come the generators. I was carrying the Torchlab Boss, so got a few comments when I simply lit up the entire wetlab from one corner so some folk could get things in places. All in all, we were down for about three and a half hours, but everything got sorted in time.
Today I did some dryer repair w/ the ZL H600Fc so I could use both hands. One of the Teflon washers had given way and needed to be replaced. A quick job made so much easier by proper lighting, and doubly easier by not having to keep a penlight in my mouth.
Today I did some dryer repair w/ the ZL H600Fc so I could use both hands. One of the Teflon washers had given way and needed to be replaced. A quick job made so much easier by proper lighting, and doubly easier by not having to keep a penlight in my mouth.
tech25
Flashlight Enthusiast
Used my HDS NLT to light up a culvert looking for frogs while on an outing with the kids. This was during daylight hours. EDC light to the rescue!
Last night used an H600fc as a makeshift bike light for one of the kids and a MTN electronics Convoy C8 for fun- distance spotting. Had my HDS and an MD3 with M91BN as backup.
Last night used an H600fc as a makeshift bike light for one of the kids and a MTN electronics Convoy C8 for fun- distance spotting. Had my HDS and an MD3 with M91BN as backup.
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Jean-Luc Descarte
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Used my S21B to gauge the color temperature of the sunlight outside. To my eye, it matches perfectly with the tint of the 519A 4000K.
Note, this was at 11AM. It's so smoky around here that it's filtering and lowering the daylight's CCT to that of pre-sunset late afternoon.
Note, this was at 11AM. It's so smoky around here that it's filtering and lowering the daylight's CCT to that of pre-sunset late afternoon.
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Accidentally scared off a trespasser in an SUV who apparently thought he found a good hiding spot. Shined my Limited Edition Acebeam P16 Defender onto one of the gates, from a distance (beam definitely designed for throw). Just checking if the gate was actually closed and locked during my 3rd Shift job. Swept the beam across a few parked cars near the gates. I turn to walk away when the lights on the SUV switch on, and the driver (whom I hadn't noticed) took off at a mild rate of speed.
tech25
Flashlight Enthusiast
I started carrying an Olight imini 2 in addition to my HDS rotary. It's not a flashaholics first choice but very convenient. I like the way to turn it on and off and the magnet is very useful.
Tonight, I used it to see inside a fax machine and to clear the paper jam. I popped it onto a light switch located behind the machine.
Tonight, I used it to see inside a fax machine and to clear the paper jam. I popped it onto a light switch located behind the machine.
Showed up to work the other night, White SUV parked in an odd way, in an odd spot. External lights on. I realized this individual might be someone who works there, got their shift finished late, and needed a few minutes to check something before driving a few more yards, out the gate. I park, go inside; ask the dude I'm relieving how long that white SUV has been parked out there in that odd spot. (We have cameras all over the place.) Yeah, out there for at least an hour!
J. is a younger dude. Great guy. Genuinely good human-being. If he was in trouble, I would stop what I'm doing and help him out to the best of my ability.... Unfortunately he's also dumber than a box of rocks. I hate saying that, but it is blatantly true!
I relieve him, wait a few minutes, then go out there.... Acebeam P16 Limited Edition Defender in one hand, 2 oz. canister of pepperspray in the other. Shine my light inside from a few feet away. I see a couple of love-birds sitting next to each other in the backseat. The funny part? Both were fully clothed. Guy was a teenager, spent over an hour out there with this girl.... failed miserably to get any affection out of her! It was so sad. He had no game!
Normally I catch teens in various stages of undress, going at it. Nope! Not that night. Guy just failed so hard to get any lovin.' He seemed annoyed when I informed him he was trespassing, would need to leave, and then wished both of them a good night. Minute later, he was out the gate. Just so sad....
J. is a younger dude. Great guy. Genuinely good human-being. If he was in trouble, I would stop what I'm doing and help him out to the best of my ability.... Unfortunately he's also dumber than a box of rocks. I hate saying that, but it is blatantly true!
I relieve him, wait a few minutes, then go out there.... Acebeam P16 Limited Edition Defender in one hand, 2 oz. canister of pepperspray in the other. Shine my light inside from a few feet away. I see a couple of love-birds sitting next to each other in the backseat. The funny part? Both were fully clothed. Guy was a teenager, spent over an hour out there with this girl.... failed miserably to get any affection out of her! It was so sad. He had no game!
Normally I catch teens in various stages of undress, going at it. Nope! Not that night. Guy just failed so hard to get any lovin.' He seemed annoyed when I informed him he was trespassing, would need to leave, and then wished both of them a good night. Minute later, he was out the gate. Just so sad....
Loves Labors Lost; by W. Shakespear, circa 1594.
Kitchen Panda
Enlightened
I've been dog-sitting for the inlaws for the last few weeks. Lately it's been so hot in the afternoons I take the dog for an after-sunset walk instead. I clipped my RovyVon A8 to the dog's leash and had it set on the flashing red light mode, so drivers can see us crossing the street from a block away. Doggo doesn't seem to mind the blinky red light. It later occurred to me that I should figure out a better attachment method because if the leash lets go of the collar, the light will slide off - or at best separate from the dog.
Because the light swings around so much when the dog is walking, the flash shows up in all directions, not just the direction we're walking in. I think the flashing red would be more effective than just a steady white light, as we're all programmed to go into alert mode when driving and flashing red lights appear.
Because the light swings around so much when the dog is walking, the flash shows up in all directions, not just the direction we're walking in. I think the flashing red would be more effective than just a steady white light, as we're all programmed to go into alert mode when driving and flashing red lights appear.
Walk into work at my 3rd shift job. Guy I'm relieving is no where to be found. I start settling in, he runs up to me. Tells me there's an issue. One that he clearly can't deal with. Young guy, recent hire.
Apparently there's a Homeless man sleeping against the wall on one side of the building. Young cat woke him up, told him he had to go. Homeless guy refused. Co-worker left, came back 5 minutes later. Told the guy the cops are on their way, and he'd better leave. So a couple of minutes later, I walk in. I ask how long ago it was since he called the police. He tells me he actually didn't. Just told the Homeless guy that, in order to scare him.
I tell him to take off, and I'll handle it. I clock in, step outside with my Limited Edition Acebeam P16 Defender in one hand, 2 oz. canister of pepperspray in the other. It is humid as hell! NYC Summers are surprisingly brutal! I hate them! Also, the last thing you want to do is threaten a Homeless person with the soon-to-be arrival of the police. While some are scared of the police, most are happy to see them! Why? Because if they refuse to comply, but don't get aggressive or violent, they know they'll get arrested. Translation = Free meal + safe place to stay for the night. Especially if it's raining in the middle of Summer. (Roof over their head + air-conditioning.) Some have given up completely. For them, getting arrested is a blessing.
The Acebeam is extremely well-suited for this task. I can light up distant outdoor areas of the client's site without getting too close. Turns out, he's not there. That's not good news. Now, he might have moved to one of the numerous tucked out of the way spots on the client's property. One guess who has to search for him, on-foot. Yes, could have taken the Security vehicle. But it doesn't get to all of the spots that need to be checked. Have I mentioned my utter hatred of Summer? Spring and Fall each get about 1 full week in NYC. The rest is either Summer or Winter.
Well, I definitely got a workout, and so did my P16. Having worked there for 11 years, I know where all the outdoor blind-spots are located. Seriously, not even my Supervisor of 25 years knows where all of them are. He works 1st shift and almost never goes outside when he's on-duty. P16 turned into a bit of a hand-warmer (just what I needed in the middle of Summer), before I determined that the Homeless man was gone. Apparently he scared a couple of other young cats who were working late at night in the building. And, I had to reassure them that he was gone.
Yes, yes; Daddy Mono took care of everything. No more monsters hiding under the bed or in the closet.
Seriously, I'm surprised those two guys didn't soil themselves considering how scared they looked. Thankfully it's rare for Homeless people to walk onto the property. Everyone has their own method. Mine, since I work there, is to hand the Homeless person a $20 bill with the understanding to never come back, ever. Yes, I've done that before. It works. There are late-night gas-stations, and a 7-11 on the main stretch of road just a short ways outside of the client's site. Hopefully they buy themselves some food and soda. But of course, all the late-night spots also sell booze. Hey, once I hand them the $20, what they do with it is their business. My conscience is clear. Took over an hour before I could sit down at the security desk after walking in to start my shift. Also, no A/C on the weekend. Just a fan. Not like Security are human-beings....
Apparently there's a Homeless man sleeping against the wall on one side of the building. Young cat woke him up, told him he had to go. Homeless guy refused. Co-worker left, came back 5 minutes later. Told the guy the cops are on their way, and he'd better leave. So a couple of minutes later, I walk in. I ask how long ago it was since he called the police. He tells me he actually didn't. Just told the Homeless guy that, in order to scare him.
I tell him to take off, and I'll handle it. I clock in, step outside with my Limited Edition Acebeam P16 Defender in one hand, 2 oz. canister of pepperspray in the other. It is humid as hell! NYC Summers are surprisingly brutal! I hate them! Also, the last thing you want to do is threaten a Homeless person with the soon-to-be arrival of the police. While some are scared of the police, most are happy to see them! Why? Because if they refuse to comply, but don't get aggressive or violent, they know they'll get arrested. Translation = Free meal + safe place to stay for the night. Especially if it's raining in the middle of Summer. (Roof over their head + air-conditioning.) Some have given up completely. For them, getting arrested is a blessing.
The Acebeam is extremely well-suited for this task. I can light up distant outdoor areas of the client's site without getting too close. Turns out, he's not there. That's not good news. Now, he might have moved to one of the numerous tucked out of the way spots on the client's property. One guess who has to search for him, on-foot. Yes, could have taken the Security vehicle. But it doesn't get to all of the spots that need to be checked. Have I mentioned my utter hatred of Summer? Spring and Fall each get about 1 full week in NYC. The rest is either Summer or Winter.
Well, I definitely got a workout, and so did my P16. Having worked there for 11 years, I know where all the outdoor blind-spots are located. Seriously, not even my Supervisor of 25 years knows where all of them are. He works 1st shift and almost never goes outside when he's on-duty. P16 turned into a bit of a hand-warmer (just what I needed in the middle of Summer), before I determined that the Homeless man was gone. Apparently he scared a couple of other young cats who were working late at night in the building. And, I had to reassure them that he was gone.
Yes, yes; Daddy Mono took care of everything. No more monsters hiding under the bed or in the closet.
Seriously, I'm surprised those two guys didn't soil themselves considering how scared they looked. Thankfully it's rare for Homeless people to walk onto the property. Everyone has their own method. Mine, since I work there, is to hand the Homeless person a $20 bill with the understanding to never come back, ever. Yes, I've done that before. It works. There are late-night gas-stations, and a 7-11 on the main stretch of road just a short ways outside of the client's site. Hopefully they buy themselves some food and soda. But of course, all the late-night spots also sell booze. Hey, once I hand them the $20, what they do with it is their business. My conscience is clear. Took over an hour before I could sit down at the security desk after walking in to start my shift. Also, no A/C on the weekend. Just a fan. Not like Security are human-beings....
Fuzzywuzzies
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Had to drop an old power pole with the truck crane the other day. It was late afternoon and the light fades pretty quickly at this time of year, but we had enough time before sundown.
Until, that is, we had just got lined up on the pole and underway, and one of the neighbours of this property appears and lets loose with the most vicious-sounding "WhAt Do YoU tHiNk YoU'rE DOING!?!?!" you've ever heard in your life. This is followed with a torrent of vitriol, as though we have a clue about her problems.
So by the time we had all that raging calmed down and out of our lift zone, and gotten back to digging, the sun was well down.
The Elzettas do a great job, but we needed more to adequately see the top of the pole and light the world up during the lift. Now a certain someone who shall remain nameless, has 'stolen' my truck's vehicle light; a Zebralight SC600fd MK IV Plus, and won't give it back, so I just recently replaced it with the big brother, the SC700d HI.
What a champion tool for the job! Lit up the whole works, even outshining the Bosch work lamp we had improvised onto the crane boom.
Job done, no problem.
Until, that is, we had just got lined up on the pole and underway, and one of the neighbours of this property appears and lets loose with the most vicious-sounding "WhAt Do YoU tHiNk YoU'rE DOING!?!?!" you've ever heard in your life. This is followed with a torrent of vitriol, as though we have a clue about her problems.
So by the time we had all that raging calmed down and out of our lift zone, and gotten back to digging, the sun was well down.
The Elzettas do a great job, but we needed more to adequately see the top of the pole and light the world up during the lift. Now a certain someone who shall remain nameless, has 'stolen' my truck's vehicle light; a Zebralight SC600fd MK IV Plus, and won't give it back, so I just recently replaced it with the big brother, the SC700d HI.
What a champion tool for the job! Lit up the whole works, even outshining the Bosch work lamp we had improvised onto the crane boom.
Job done, no problem.
Jean-Luc Descarte
Enlightened
A few hours ago a transformer blew up in my area and left us without power for a bit. Until it was restored at around dusk, I used a few of my torches to walk around my home, more for flavor lighting than anything.
Still loving that 519A 4000K tint, it's just like the golden early sunset.
Still loving that 519A 4000K tint, it's just like the golden early sunset.
Yes, a friend of mine who works for the county Sherriff's office, explained his frustration about a criminal he was escorting to jail, who exclaimed... "No biggie. Three hot's and a cot!"
