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There are quite a few LED tubes & bulbs that are dimmable using a regular wall dimmer. What is different in their driver circuitry compared to...

Hi all. I just got a NOS Solarforce L600 and noticed it has the 6 Volt 20 Watt G4 bulb in it. I enjoy it immensely and am thinking of getting...

I now have 25 emails back and forth with Robyn since November 15, trying to order a 17500 body with an old 1" head. She said Curt would call me to...

Two Apple iPod Shuffles, 4th Gen, 2GB, blue and gold. Each has been reset, fully charged, one song added, and tested. Charging and data sync cord...

Runners! Anyone have time on the trail running with both one of the AA Zebra models and also some of the more typical 3xaaa headlamps from Petzl or...

are they in their original packaging? i wouldve thought all those were sold and now only able to be purchased 2nd hand. if so 55$ isnt a bad deal to...

Hello newbie here!! I have been in the low voltage security industry for almost 20 years now. I have always had a fascination with flashlights. I...

Hi all, BLF member having a look here at 'the other forum'. :wave: This is my 2nd post here, but i've had a CPF account for a couple of years...

Loooking to buy Ns raw or son of Raw flashlight in good condition. Let me know. Marciliotex65 at gmail

Hi there, my name is Jim aka Boneprober and one day I thought to myself what did our Early settlers do for Lighting once their Hearth died down after...

Materials: aircraft grade aluminium, plastic and miscellaneous O rings. Parts list: 1x O-ring , ID=42.0x3.0mm Perbunan, goes on top of the...

Lumintop EDC18 Flashlight Review Lumintop had great success with the FW series, and expanded it greatly. They also went a different directly –...

Does anyone have any experience of the Action 1-9 search light? I like the specs but its expensive. I have used their bike lights and they have...

Hi, I am on a mission to find a 9 volt forend. Specifically I need on for a Remington 870, but I would buy one for any model of shotgun, and switch...

Ti VME head from the most recent group buy. I picked up two and I'm only using one of them, so it's time to get one to a new home. Comes with...

Golisi IMR18650 3500mAh L35 (Gray) 2019 Official specifications: Capacity. 3500mAh Maximum constant discharge current: 10A Maximum peak...

Up for sale is a brand new, never used, sharpened Swamp Rat Ratmandu in INFI steel with black canvas micarta handle. Selling below cost. Comes as...

Hi, I am curious on what the best LED and LED driver for two or three NiMH D cell batteries. I prefer a single LED chip on a 20mm PCB, and a LED...

Want to take the green LED guts from a Spectrum (the whole plastic thing) and put it into a green barrel from a special edition Pro. I don't know if...

Want a light suitable for checking on a sleeping person, even shining at their face. AAA or AA size is fine. Don't want to accidentally be able to...

Is it possible to put a 2011+ IS350c's headlights in a 2010 IS350c? We're talking about the ones with HID systems. There's a cheap 2010 IS350c I'm...

2019 is almost over, and Christmas is coming fast. While it is going to be a lean Christmas for my wife and I, we are giving each other one special...

Wondering what battery to choose. I don't know how the manuf regulates it, or what the max draw of their OEM battery pack is.

What are the effects on the device & the batteries when you mix voltages? Does one get drained first, etc?

Red knife slip, Tinker and Gecko= $6 /all. PayPal, shipped USA. Posted in other places as well. First time stamp wins. Both Steel Flame Bushido and...

PayPal fees and free USA shipping included. Everything is posted in other places as well. First time stamp wins. Knife patches: Crossed hatchets,...

Sold. Five Steel Flame Stickers / Decals $12 Sold. PayPal, shipped USA. Posted in other places as well. First time stamp wins.

Looking for a Dragon Fire Nozzle for a Spy Saphire. Thanks.

Breaks my heart and I surely will regret it. This is like new flashlight with faint faint wear on the very top of the crown. Let's call it 95% to be...

The optional light ring on the Schmidt E6 halogen lamp seemed a good idea (if hooded on top): a good idea for all Stzvo lamps(if hooded/shielded...

I find even my mid price front Stzvo LED flickers at walking and low cycling speed now that it is powered from a hub and not a bottle 'dynamo': As...

NITECORE P22R 1800 Lumen USB-C Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight 1800 Lumen maximum with 286 yards of throw Quick charge compatible with protected...

I always liked the battery backup in Dec 1994 and repeated/clarified in Oct 95 Wireless world which was a voltage doubling rectifier (cascaded...

So this looks like my most expensive flashlight cookup so far. I should have tried on a cheaper flashlight...but... impatient.. I have an Acebeam...

We're giving away an NM02 to one lucky winner on December 31, 2019. Will it be you? Here's your chance to experience the power and simplicity of...

I see many brands of solar powered motion lights, and I am seeking input on what brands or models that you have had good luck with. Anything up to...

Thanks to everyone who cares about supporting IMALENT in every corne of the world! Please accept my heartfelt Christmas and New Year messages...

Hello -- I recently purchased a light which included a KeepPower 16650 (an Arisaka 600 weaponlight with a Malkoff Scout head). I am researching...

looking at getting the wife a zebralight for our anniversary , shes always telling me how she wants me to get her a "good" one. she originally wanted...

After searching Google with no luck, I would like to buy a Lumintop HLAAA. It is a right angle flashlight similar to Zebralights but in a miniature...

I know it’s a long shot, but maybe one of you lucky guys from the group buy want to get rid of one. I would prefer 4000K. Thanks.

Which eneloop would best suit my needs in my newly aquaried mdc single aa. The stand or pro eneloops. The light will be used as an edc and will be...

I want a neutral mdc and a md2 but he is out of them. Was wondering if anyone knew when he was going to be restocked? thanks

Hey all, I'm looking for a light that has a long runtime in turbo mode, and has a floodish beam, akin to my Surefire L4 that I got long ago when they...

NITECORE TIKI/TIKI LE 300 Lumen USB Rechargeable Keychain Light Primary Light - 300 Lumen - TIR Optic - Smooth Even Flood TIKI - Auxiliary Lights...

Just curious how many people here have ever experienced issues with Z41 momentary push/twist constant tail caps? Until now Mine have always...

Hi all, So far I have searched the product range of two manufacturers: Fenix: the LD22 almost fills the bill, but no NW version, moreover it...

I have a Spy 007 Ultra on order as well as some tritium vial from Bart. I know that Norland Optical Adhesive No.61 is recommended for its strength,...

Walmart appears to have an excellent price on the Night Hawk LED sealed beams right now, the 5x7 units are only $75! (link) Unless something has...

Hello, my R44 battery for my eagletac MX25Turbo (sbt70led) has died. Still charging but when full, only 10seconds of light before the red led blinks...

I am looking for a spare lens for my 3 o-clock high executive. Mine chipped when it fell during a reflector swap Worst case scenario I grab...

Check or money order only please 1) Mass drop Copper AAA, ordered a nichia and got cool white. Just assume sell than return. Package opened and...

Ikea AAA 23050 Official specifications: Voltage: 1.5V Chemistry: Alkaline Made in Belgium

I haven't done any flashlight modifications for a long time. I have an older 3D Maglite, but I am certainly open to buying others Maglites. What...

I recently purchased an olight javelot pro kit. It's come in (a rather nice) hard case which has an unusual threaded hole under the handle. There is...

Sold: Benchmade SOCP Greg Thompson (model #176T) ring dagger with tan sheath. Carried little, cut some tape.Cross posted, (1st time stamp)Please...

Hello everyone! I'm TikPandora and I used to be confused about what could possibly be so awesome about flashlights. Let me explain. I was going...

Sold: Apple iPod Touch, 5th gen., 32GB. (Model A1421) Excellent condition, (no dents, dings, or cracks) little use, silver color, has a screen...

Hello from SoCal. First time poster, long time lurker. I am pretty much a newbie to high end, hand crafted flashlights. My modest collection up to...

Hello everyone. Long time I haven't posted anything here, but that doesn't mean I didn't work on anything, as it's my hobby I do time to time spend...

Hi all,today I will share my thoughts on the Armytek prime c2 ( non-pro version). I wanted a compact 18650 flashlight as a backup light...

I have an Acebeam T27 thrower but it has to much spill for my taste. I was wondering if I could just remove the stock lens and put an aspheric lens...

Found most of the info, thanks guys. Still have a few questions I asked below. Regards, Vin

Just wondering if this driver looks familiar to anybody? Mostly I’m curious of those three stars can be soldered to adjust modes. It’s currently a 2...

I'm torn. Recently picked up a wonderfully lightly used Surefire C2-HA with the original incan p60 so I'm looking at upgrading the drop in. ...

Mint McGizmo LS 27, $525 shipped US via PayPal G&S.

I’m browsing maglite offering/availability on Amazon, and there are references to various “system“ numbers, even within the same model number. What...

For sale we have a Malkoff MDC AA light in cool white with the older 1-3v head. Outputs are low low, low, high. Low low is a nice sub-lumen output...

I KNOW that this is careless, and probably a bit hypocritical but.... NEW 27 Hour, 25 Minute record set for the New York to Los Angeles...

I searched here and over the rest of the net and think I only found one obscure reference to this problem on another random forum. I don't think I...

Hello everyone - I've used CPF for a while for info on batteries and flashlights. I thought it was about time I gave something back / contribute. ...

Hi. I recently bought 2 dive lights that uses 1x 18650 and this is my first 18650 flashlight. I also opened up an old laptop battery that has an LG...

I'd like to buy a new old stock ssc p4 hicri led with a temp between 3500k and 4000k. If you have one please let me know. Thanks Nick

Hi everyone, I have been using various MTM ammo boxes for storing my AAA, AA and 18650 cells and these work great. Does anyone know if any ammo...

SPF: jmayot. ZT 393 Hinderer, CPM-20CV blade. Fast deployment on bearings, perfect detent and centering. Excellent condition, beautiful blue...

Anyone know if the tactition, edcl1/2t etc fits any of the malkoff mdc/etc heads? Read a comment on the malkoff site that someone fitted a mdc head...

I stumbled into Target and had a look at their flashlight section and spotted the usual stuff but they had a larger greenish lantern on the bottom...

Hi guys, After much anticipation I got my Tads Customs G4 bi pin PR adaptor for my Maglites; it came with Philips 7387 and 7388 bulbs, one each. ...

I have a Fenix RC09 and I do like it quite a bit. When it is on Turbo, with the claimed 550 lumens, it is great. It drops to high pretty quickly ,...

I had an account on CPF ages ago - early 2000s - but that was long ago lost to me. I like decent gear, but am not a gear head. I prefer function over...

I’m looking for three things in an Every Day USAGE light in a rural setting where the nature of the use varies greatly. I can only ever meet 2 of the...

FS: HDS Rotary EDC *Price drop *** Like new condition, modified by Vinh with XPL 4000K emitter and fully shinny polished host. $350 $400...

I have a Streamlight Strion HP 74502. I love this little light but the LED has developed a burnt spot. I have tried searching the web for a...

Looks like an interesting light. One-cell thrower. 21700. Why no discussion on this?

All sold thank you CPF For sale are one Malkoff CR123 and two legos that I built out of custom Titanium battery tubes which could be from...

Looking for a Nucleus in any finish, any condition. I used to own one and lost it on a trip, would love to find a replacement. More info can be...

Vapcell INR18350 1000mAh (Blue) 2019 Official specifications: Model: INR18350 1000mah 7A Size: 18.2*35.0mm Nominal voltage: 3.60V...

Spy 007 light for sale. Great condition, barely used and fully functional. Comes with a Phillips leather zip-up case. Price includes CONUS shipping,...

I made an account here because Google tells me B@rt has the best Tritium vials and I need 1.5mmx6mm. I see on his thread he offers a 1.5x5mm. Are...

Here at CPF we have specific locations for flashlights, knives, watches and some other gear where collections can be showcased. But……being fanatics...

HI All, I'm hoping someone may have a source for these reflectors or has some laying around they would part with, I'm in need of 6, seems to be a...

https://nypost.com/2019/12/06/trump-jokes-that-energy-efficient-light-bulbs-make-him-look-orange/ ...

WTB: Arc LS led, if anyone is willing to let one go please let me know and it will go to a good home with an avid flashaholic. I may be interested...

What, currently, are some of the smallest 18650 lights?