Coast v10 or Eddie Bower v10

Paul6ppc · Feb 13, 2006

Does anyone have this led light? I saw it online at target, all I can find out is
it has 3 led and runs on3 aaaa batteries. How bright is it? I would expect it is a flood ,how is its throw? is battery life really 50 hrs? I like the small size if it has decent spill it would make a good dog walker.Any reveiw or experience would be appreciciated.It look similar to thier v6 but smaller.

Flying Turtle · Feb 13, 2006

It's probably a decent enough light, but those AAAA batteries are going to be hard to find and kind of expensive. I fail to understand why Led Lenser (aka Coast/Eddie Bauer) continues to use strange batts. I'd buy some of their lights if they stuck with "normal" types. Of course, it does keep them small.

Geoff

IonFire · Feb 13, 2006

For the 4xAAAA i crack open 9-volt batterys, i use them in SL Stylus to find Anti-freeze leaks fast in amongst the oils an crap on dirty motors.

Theres six inside, and a tiny bit shorter, but if you stretch your spring ect. they work like a charm.

I been using Energizer industrial alkalines.

IF

Pellidon · Feb 13, 2006

The little stainless steel can light with three LED's? They were on clearance at my Target for $4 so I picked one up. WIcked bright for 3 5mm LED's but I don't know for how long. That's based solely on the output of the little batteries. The thing is built like a small tank.

Paul6ppc · Feb 15, 2006

I found a 6 pack of aaaa for $5 not to bad especially if it get close to 50 hrs,plus I like the idea of cracking open a 9v.cool idea.

IonFire · Feb 15, 2006

$5 bucks, nice price.
Last set i paid for cost near $20.

Mind you, the good 9-volts batts, are not much cheaper.
I get them free from work thankfully.

IF

Flying Turtle · Feb 15, 2006

With those little batteries, I'd be surprised if you got much more than 10-15 hrs. of usable light. I'm afraid the 50 hr. claim is likely wildly exaggerated. Maybe it will last that long until it's completely out, but most of that time will be pretty useless. Just my guess, since I don't have this light.

Geoff

Paul6ppc · Feb 15, 2006

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00063ZD80/qid=1140018600/sr=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-4694133-3687267?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=228013
IONFIRE
Check out amazon,5.95 for a 6 pack.

Paul6ppc · Feb 15, 2006

Ok after 2 days I ordered it,Ill post when it arrives,Amazon has one more for $14.30.Also the target website 19.99.Cant go wrong for that price!

If I dont like it I can always give it to the wife!I think it will make a nicw small pocket flood.

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