lightningbug
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Hello,
I've been a lurker for some time, but finally pulled the trigger and registered. I've been a flashlight afficionado for most of my life. My Grandfather loved the Eveready "Captain" lights (I think that's what they were....the chrome finish), and my Dad collected every flashlight that Radio Shack was giving away for years.
I've had battery lanterns, pen lights (literally pens), pocket lights, maglites, diving lights etc., but never anything outside of a casual and utilitarian interest.
With the invention of "new" technology, specifically LED's, I've become more interested in flashlights from a collector's standpoint, as well as utilitarian.
My first questions to the members of this forum concern a couple of items of this new technology. I recently purchased a wholesale lot of 9 led AAA lights for a very reasonable price from an eBay vendor. Upon inspection, I found them to be of high quality, exceptional brightness (in comparison to my mini maglites-both AA and AAA) and because of their compact size; extremely useful. I was bitten by the bug! Conquently, I purchased three 3 watt MXDL AAA lights from another eBay seller. One had intermittent operation, and after disassembly, I discovered cold solder joints the culprit. Otherwise, the little 3 watters provide exceptional white bright light previously unknown to me. I've also acquired a 1 watt that presents a less than comparable spot and spill beam when compared to the 3 watters.
I am interested in getting some lights that run on AA batteries, are still compact, provide bright white light with some throw and spill. These lights will be used everyday for work, auto maintenance, hunting, and fishing. I want something to keep in a tackle box, seperate from batteries, that will provide reliable service when called upon. I'm also not interested in spending a lot of money. With so many lights ruined due to battery corrosion over the years, I don't want to make this purchase an investment. I'm looking for quality products at a fair price.
I noticed someone here selling the Fenix lights. Are the Fenix L1P and L2P close to my imported 3 watters in brightness? I've also read about switch issues; is this really a major concern? What other lights would serve my purposes, with a maximum price comparable to what the Fenix' sale price is?
And, incidentally, I'm not at all put off by Country of Origin. Imported products that perform are absolutely fine by me.
Thanks in advance,
Wayne
PS What is EDC?
I've been a lurker for some time, but finally pulled the trigger and registered. I've been a flashlight afficionado for most of my life. My Grandfather loved the Eveready "Captain" lights (I think that's what they were....the chrome finish), and my Dad collected every flashlight that Radio Shack was giving away for years.
I've had battery lanterns, pen lights (literally pens), pocket lights, maglites, diving lights etc., but never anything outside of a casual and utilitarian interest.
With the invention of "new" technology, specifically LED's, I've become more interested in flashlights from a collector's standpoint, as well as utilitarian.
My first questions to the members of this forum concern a couple of items of this new technology. I recently purchased a wholesale lot of 9 led AAA lights for a very reasonable price from an eBay vendor. Upon inspection, I found them to be of high quality, exceptional brightness (in comparison to my mini maglites-both AA and AAA) and because of their compact size; extremely useful. I was bitten by the bug! Conquently, I purchased three 3 watt MXDL AAA lights from another eBay seller. One had intermittent operation, and after disassembly, I discovered cold solder joints the culprit. Otherwise, the little 3 watters provide exceptional white bright light previously unknown to me. I've also acquired a 1 watt that presents a less than comparable spot and spill beam when compared to the 3 watters.
I am interested in getting some lights that run on AA batteries, are still compact, provide bright white light with some throw and spill. These lights will be used everyday for work, auto maintenance, hunting, and fishing. I want something to keep in a tackle box, seperate from batteries, that will provide reliable service when called upon. I'm also not interested in spending a lot of money. With so many lights ruined due to battery corrosion over the years, I don't want to make this purchase an investment. I'm looking for quality products at a fair price.
I noticed someone here selling the Fenix lights. Are the Fenix L1P and L2P close to my imported 3 watters in brightness? I've also read about switch issues; is this really a major concern? What other lights would serve my purposes, with a maximum price comparable to what the Fenix' sale price is?
And, incidentally, I'm not at all put off by Country of Origin. Imported products that perform are absolutely fine by me.
Thanks in advance,
Wayne
PS What is EDC?
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