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Posted by Oztech on July 29, 2008, 4:40 am
> Just bought two flash lights off Ebay. Purchase date 7/16, They arrived,
> today; 7/27. Below are some comments and thoughts.
>
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> Item #: 330253551331
> Item Title: 3watt 3 watt LUXEON LED Flashlight Torch Police Ti 12 C
> Item URL:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330253551331
> Quantity: 1
> Price: $8.49 USD
> Subtotal: $8.49 USD
>
> Got this one cause it takes AAA cells, which are fairly cheep. Luxeon
> bulbs
> should last near to forever. I really hate blowing out filaments, when out
> on a job or in a dark cellar. The light is fairly large, 1 1/4 diameter,
> and
> 4 1/4 long. The switch is a push button on the bottom. Natural aluminum
> color, polished to a very handsome shine. I put three alkaline AAA cells
> in,
> and pushed the button. For my trouble, I got a bluish white spot on the
> far
> wall. It is slightly brighter than my 2 D cell Durabeam. The light is
> totally useful. In a dark room, or dark night in the woods, the light
> would
> be a very welcome part of my kit. The leather belt case has a velcro flap
> over the top, and then a side to side strap which snaps. Should hold a
> flash
> light in, fairly well. The belt loop snaps on the bottom, which may unsnap
> if I were to come down on something like the arm of a chair. I normally
> carry a mini mag in my pants pocket, next to my wallet. This light is
> slightly fatter than the 1" diameter lens head on the mini mag. But not
> exceptionally so. I put the light in my pocket. I am aware of the fatter
> light, but I'd get used to it in a couple days. Would I buy this light
> again? It would be useful if I were used to a belt holster for flash
> light.
> As for me, I'd stick with my mini mag, and get the Nite Ize bulb
> conversion.
> Alternative, I'd go to Harbor Freight, where they have two lights for 3.99
> on sale, blister pack. Three AAA cells, 8 LED, and about the same light
> output as this one.
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>
> Item #: 330251444150
> Item Title: Ultrafire G60 6v 6p Xenon Tactical Flashlight Torch G2
> Item URL:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330251444150
> Quantity: 1
> Price: $8.99 USD
> Subtotal: $8.99 USD
>
> This light is shorter than the mini mag, but slightly fatter. The light is
> anodized black. It has enough pattern to be fairly easy to grip. The lens
> is
> almost 1 1/4 inch across. The body of the light is larger (inch compared
> to
> 3/4 for the mini mag). I had just bought some CR-123 batteries. Opened a
> new
> pack, and put two cells in. Pushed the button, and the light looked like
> it
> almost didn't come on. I did some troubleshooting, and found I'd got a bad
> battery. Open another battery, and put the two good cells in. Push the
> button on the bottom again, and was rewarded with a large white spot. The
> white spot is about 16 inch diameter, at about 10 feet. I k now, cause I'm
> shining at some furnace filters. I tried it compared to a heavy duty 6
> volt
> light (with big lens, and krypton bulb). The tactical light is brighter
> than
> a 6 volt light with square, alkaline, spring terminal battery. I tried the
> tactical, versus my pocket carry mini mag with the Teralux conversion. The
> tactical is far brighter. It's afternoon as I write, and the next room
> over
> from me is daylight. The mini mag shows up on the ceiling, but the
> tactical
> really leaves a mark. My big concerns are the tail cap switch. I'm used to
> the mini mag function. The other concern are bulbs and batteries. The
> bulbs
> I'm not sure where to get them, probably Ebay like the light. Batteries,
> the
> CR-123 can be had on Ebay. The web site says that batteries last about two
> hours. The tactical would make a good light for occasional use. Search
> and
> rescue mission or something like that. I'd not want to use it for everyday
> appliance repair. Would get expensive in a hurry.
>
> Summary: The LED Luxon light was a bit of a waste of money. I'll keep
> carrying the mini mag. The tactical light would be excellent for police
> work, or search and rescue. I'd reccomend that users have a second light
> in
> pocket, tool box, or on the belt. A bulb blow out isn't going to be easy
> to
> fix. Unlike mini mags, they have no spare bulb in the tail cap.
>
>
>
>
>
Its a shame you arent as bright as your flashlights!
pmsl
Paul
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