Flashlights - Replacement battery vs rechargeable
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Our favorite house flashlight is a Porter Cable 20V. I already had a PC drill with 2 batteries, so I picked up just the light 7-8 years back for a good price. As I remember, the light will last 16-18 hours on a charge. Great for power outages, as you can put it on a table and aim it at the ceiling to light up a room. My other favorite light is a cheap Energizer clip-on hat light that I've had for years.
I can't keep track of small handhelds, as I don't use them enough. I found a maglight the other day and can't open the battery compartment. I imagine the battery is corroded. That's the usual fate of most of our flashlights. Before we sold our house, I kept a spreadsheet of every device with a disposable battery in every room, and replaced them every year or two. I never got that organized after downsizing to an apartment.
I can't keep track of small handhelds, as I don't use them enough. I found a maglight the other day and can't open the battery compartment. I imagine the battery is corroded. That's the usual fate of most of our flashlights. Before we sold our house, I kept a spreadsheet of every device with a disposable battery in every room, and replaced them every year or two. I never got that organized after downsizing to an apartment.
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Tested it out tonight on highest setting. It gets HOT. IDK that I’d ever need to run it very long on the highest setting anyway. But it’s bright!
For camping my main light is the Black Diamond ReVolt which is a 375 lumen headlamp. Excellent lens and throw and nicely adjustable. It comes supplied with a rechargable battery (unlike Petzl which you have to buy as an extra, and IMO a much poorer lineup of products) and it takes 3 AAA as backup.
Mrs Ladd uses the Biolight 325 which is light and ergonomic for her. However that's a Gen 1 model and at nearly 4 years old the battery is getting tired. It cuts out as it's ageing and I have rigged up a 2,000 mah power stick with a long lead which gives her about 6 hours power on medium/max between charges.
Due to power usage (phones, anciliary items) I am carrying 60,000 mah in powerbanks which weighs in at 4 lbs, not an insignificant load if you are man carrying gear. It gives 7 days power for our needs.
The ability to use AAA's in the BD is a significant advantage in sparing our powerbank reserve.
Mrs Ladd uses the Biolight 325 which is light and ergonomic for her. However that's a Gen 1 model and at nearly 4 years old the battery is getting tired. It cuts out as it's ageing and I have rigged up a 2,000 mah power stick with a long lead which gives her about 6 hours power on medium/max between charges.
Due to power usage (phones, anciliary items) I am carrying 60,000 mah in powerbanks which weighs in at 4 lbs, not an insignificant load if you are man carrying gear. It gives 7 days power for our needs.
The ability to use AAA's in the BD is a significant advantage in sparing our powerbank reserve.
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If you are costco member, they have a 3-pack of 700 lumen "Infinity X1" on sale at the moment. I picked up a package after seeing they are powered by either 3 AA or an included rechargeable battery. I plan to mostly use one for working around the house, but they seem like they would work pretty well for taking the dog out for a walk. I did a quick test today and think they might give off too much light for my liking, but it will be good to have some backup light.
Star_Wahl_Clipper_Treker
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Hello my fellow Flash-O-Hollics, including the awesome @Toothpick 
I may have mentioned awhile back, that I wanted to get a powerful EDC flashlight, for my mechanics work. Something that was smaller then my Nitecore, took up less room. I also wanted it to be EDC, have single button control, and a magnetic back on it. Fasten your seatbelts folks, I took several pictures for ya. lol
That should be enough pictures to show every detail of this light, I hope you enjoyed them. The most important features can already be known from the first picture, showing the box. But for those who love juicy numbers, here's the data sheet...
My quick thoughts:
One of the things that drew me to this flashlight, was the single button operation, that my Nitecore flashlight also has. I also enjoyed the fact, that it has a magnetic bottom on it, which will be truly excellent, for my mechanics work. I also liked the fact, that this light is capable of producing up to 3100-lumens, on the max setting. I like that it comes with a belt clip, carry strap, and its all metal construction.
Single button control operation is superb. Hold down for a few seconds to turn on the light, each subsequent press, changes the light power, hold down again to turn off. It also has a locking mode by double clicking the button quickly as well. If you need a light that can fit in a pants pocket, that you can easily whip out when needed, this seems to be it.
This flashlight runs on a 21700 lithium battery cell, with a 5000MAH rating. Here are the runtimes info at a glance...
I haven't tested out the strobe mode, but I've already seen video's of the alternating strobe in action, and I've already seen enough in video, I wanted to look away, so I am sure its great lol. This is my first Fenix flashlight, and so far, I am totally loving it. Thanks for taking a moment of your time, to view my post. Have a truly wonderful day!
I may have mentioned awhile back, that I wanted to get a powerful EDC flashlight, for my mechanics work. Something that was smaller then my Nitecore, took up less room. I also wanted it to be EDC, have single button control, and a magnetic back on it. Fasten your seatbelts folks, I took several pictures for ya. lol
That should be enough pictures to show every detail of this light, I hope you enjoyed them. The most important features can already be known from the first picture, showing the box. But for those who love juicy numbers, here's the data sheet...
My quick thoughts:
One of the things that drew me to this flashlight, was the single button operation, that my Nitecore flashlight also has. I also enjoyed the fact, that it has a magnetic bottom on it, which will be truly excellent, for my mechanics work. I also liked the fact, that this light is capable of producing up to 3100-lumens, on the max setting. I like that it comes with a belt clip, carry strap, and its all metal construction.
Single button control operation is superb. Hold down for a few seconds to turn on the light, each subsequent press, changes the light power, hold down again to turn off. It also has a locking mode by double clicking the button quickly as well. If you need a light that can fit in a pants pocket, that you can easily whip out when needed, this seems to be it.
This flashlight runs on a 21700 lithium battery cell, with a 5000MAH rating. Here are the runtimes info at a glance...
I haven't tested out the strobe mode, but I've already seen video's of the alternating strobe in action, and I've already seen enough in video, I wanted to look away, so I am sure its great lol. This is my first Fenix flashlight, and so far, I am totally loving it. Thanks for taking a moment of your time, to view my post. Have a truly wonderful day!
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That's very similar to the PD36R I got recently. I really like mine so far.
Star_Wahl_Clipper_Treker
Likes a fat handle in his hand
I also bought a Fenix keychain light, which just got delivered an hour ago. My apologies, some of these pictures arn't great, and some are decent, so I hope these answer some visual based questions.
Here's the lumen per hour info...
Welcome to the Fenix EO3R Keychain Light...
The operation of this flashlight, seems to be the same, as my Fenix EDC light. Single button operation, hold to turn on, subsequent presses to change lumen modes, hold to turn back off. Now I can put a flashlight on my keychain, and no longer be in the dark again, when I need to find the hole, to insert my key, to open the portal, to my home.
Here's the lumen per hour info...
That's a pretty new flashlight, I mean new model, I was looking at this one at the beginning of the year. It seems to tick all of the boxes, but I already have a similar specced Olight so I didn't end up buying one.
That's a nice upgrade, I had one of the older model, but can't find it. I hate how long it is taking for these manufacturers to switch over to the USB-C, the smaller lights seem to be last priority.
3100 lumens! 
It could be approaching that once a year time we look at the Fenix website .... Do also have that keychain light, it's very useful. Mine does red also, and lives in a tacklebox with telescope eyepieces.
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It could be approaching that once a year time we look at the Fenix website .... Do also have that keychain light, it's very useful. Mine does red also, and lives in a tacklebox with telescope eyepieces.AA
I favour Fenix for most applications. At work I use the Fenix PD22 with a CR123 battery. Love that little light. perfect for EDC. Bright enough for anything I need to do at work.
I've also have a couple of original LD22 lights that I use for travel and general use. The 2 AA batteries are nice for travel as they are easy to source.
At home, I like a larger search light style for the backyard or other outdoor use. A Nitecore EA8 Caveman. Its a solid light.
Last but certainly not least is my favourite of all, the Surefire 6PX Pro. Very well made, nice feel in the hand and bright enough for any task. My only gripe is I need to purchase a holster for it for working outside and have just been too lazy to do so.
I've also have a couple of original LD22 lights that I use for travel and general use. The 2 AA batteries are nice for travel as they are easy to source.
At home, I like a larger search light style for the backyard or other outdoor use. A Nitecore EA8 Caveman. Its a solid light.
Last but certainly not least is my favourite of all, the Surefire 6PX Pro. Very well made, nice feel in the hand and bright enough for any task. My only gripe is I need to purchase a holster for it for working outside and have just been too lazy to do so.
BTTT for a good thread!
I've done the once a year thing and invested in some better lights. Among them are my first two 21700 lights. The amp increase is really worth it to switch to 21700s, especially when Fenix makes a little drop in adaptor sleeve. Slide over your already existing 18650s and you are good.
One's a Fenix headlamp, the other a Convoy... 21E something in MAO (micro arc oxidation) finish, itself pretty cool.
Pix later, but anyone in on 21700 cells? Still $, but worth it for 5000 mah.
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I've done the once a year thing and invested in some better lights. Among them are my first two 21700 lights. The amp increase is really worth it to switch to 21700s, especially when Fenix makes a little drop in adaptor sleeve. Slide over your already existing 18650s and you are good.One's a Fenix headlamp, the other a Convoy... 21E something in MAO (micro arc oxidation) finish, itself pretty cool.
Pix later, but anyone in on 21700 cells? Still $, but worth it for 5000 mah.
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Got a Fenix which I attached to my helmet and is using the 21700 cell. So far, I've used it already for 10-15 hours and have no complains, besides regretting for not buying it earlier. Was not thaaat expensive, I think I paid about 100 EUR from a vendor where I live. Can post more details later on if necessary.
Aye, this one is Fenix HM70R. I needed the red LEDs. Once you memorize the clicks, all's very well.
Until you confuse it with the click-set from a Convoy light ...
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Until you confuse it with the click-set from a Convoy light ...
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I have the HM71R, but the red light was not a deal breaker on this helmet.
I might get the HM70R for that red light and install it on my other helmet. Need to check first if it will interfere with the other accessories.
One of my EDC lights , stays in my pocket ( unless using it 
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For Christmas gifts last year, I bought my entire family RovyVon Aurora A5 flashlights. Nobody was really all that excited about them on Christmas morning, but in the past few weeks the unsolicited comments about how useful they are have been really rolling in. They're so tiny that my wife put hers on her keychain and she uses it every day. My son is off at college, and he mentioned that the flashlight is extremely handy and he carries it with him all the time. The batteries are fixed rechargeable, but the tradeoff there is the small size, which makes them a bit more useful to my family. They're extremely powerful for their size.
This was a Valentines Day gift ... pops apart to turn on, has a powerful magnet so it sticks like a candle stub, I guess. To metal, anyway! 
They are bright. 60 min run time.
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They are bright. 60 min run time.
There are 2.
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That’s neat looking! Who’s the manufacturer?This was a Valentines Day gift ... pops apart to turn on, has a powerful magnet so it sticks like a candle stub, I guess. To metal, anyway!
There are 2.
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