Stanley Mini Tripod Light at True Value

EssLight · Oct 13, 2006

I got a sales flyer from my local True Value hardware store today, on the front page I saw the Stanley Tripod light, with a large print price of $6.99. Wow, I thought, for that price I ought to get one. Then I looked closer. What's the big key ring doing hanging from the bottom of the light? I read the fine print, and realize is is a *Mini* Tripod light. I didn't know such a thing existed. It says it runs on 3 button cell LR41s. I'm thinking that makes for a rather dim light with short run times.

SilverFox · Oct 13, 2006

Hello EssLight,

Welcome to CPF.

I saw that same light and was hopping they had an AAA battery in each leg. When I asked about batteries, they took it apart and revealed the 3 button cells. I passed.

Oh, by the way, it was not very bright and had a very blue tint to it.

Tom

EssLight · Oct 13, 2006

SilverFox said:
Hello EssLight,

Welcome to CPF.

Thanks

SilverFox said:
I saw that same light and was hopping they had an AAA battery in each leg. When I asked about batteries, they took it apart and revealed the 3 button cells. I passed.

Yeah, if it had three AAAs, and say a 1 Watt LED, it might make a nice small light.

WNG · Oct 13, 2006

Target actually sold the full-sized 369 Tripod light for $6.24 clearance, a few months back. I managed to acquire one.
Neat little 'toy' with its 6 5mm LEDs. But should be good as a LONG runtime lantern for emergencies. 9AA's max capacity.
The head looks like it can take 4 Lux-I's, hmmmm.

EssLight · Oct 14, 2006

If you want to mod a full size tripod, I did come across these threads

http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=97407
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=98497

And it looks like Stanley is coming out with a 1.25 watt version of the tripod
http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=SMT+ILLUMINATION+TOOLS&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=95-115&SDesc=MaxLife2%26%23153%3B+369%26%23153%3B+Titanium+Finish+Tripod+Flashlight

Bror Jace · Oct 14, 2006

So WNG, how is the light?

I'd love to pick one up for less than $7.

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