Got A New Flashlight...

[Quattro Pete]

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I'm just looking for something shock-proof and water proof that won't break the bank

IPX8 rated, and runs on AA cell, although you'll get significantly more output if you stick a Li-Ion cell in there:
https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_618210.html?lkid=10940219

But for lighting up engine bays and suspensions/ undercarriages, even the 190 lm you get out of an AA NiMH cell should be plenty bright.

 

[Quattro Pete]

BTW, I took the little Utorch for a walk this evening, just clipped to my hat. Running at about 200 lm or so, it's bright enough for walking. A high capacity AA NiMH cell will last about 1.5 hours at this output level.

 

[Dumc87]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Quote:


I'm just looking for something shock-proof and water proof that won't break the bank

IPX8 rated, and runs on AA cell, although you'll get significantly more output if you stick a Li-Ion cell in there:
https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_618210.html?lkid=10940219

But for lighting up engine bays and suspensions/ undercarriages, even the 190 lm you get out of an AA NiMH cell should be plenty bright.


Awesome! Might have to jump on that one! Thanks

 

[ET16]

Any c-cell lights to recommend? I've had it with 3-cell AAA flashlights. I'm constantly replacing batteries. I also find a lot of batteries leak now.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: ET16
Any c-cell lights to recommend? I've had it with 3-cell AAA flashlights. I'm constantly replacing batteries. I also find a lot of batteries leak now.

Depending on your 3-cell AAA configuration, many of them can be replaced with a single 18650 or 21700 li-ion cell which will give you more output, significantly longer runtimes, no leaks, and can be recharged of course.

Anker LC40 (the original one) mentioned earlier in this thread is one such light.


But if you must have a c-cell light, here are some options:
http://flashlights.parametrek.com/index.html?battery=2xC+3xC

 

[funflyer]

Kinda late to the topic but here's a flashlight I picked up at Menards last month for 10 bucks. It's called a Billy Bat. I bought several for Christmas gifts and carry one when the wife and I are out walking in the evenings just in case I need to thump an aggressive dog on the nose. It's only rated at 150 lumens but is still very bright.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: ET16
Any c-cell lights to recommend?

Looks like Home Depot sells some Duracell c-cell lights. I don't know if they are any good...

 

[Quattro Pete]

Here is another 3xC light from HD:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-850-Lumen-LED-Flashlight-HD15BF01/206091479

 

[SilverFusion2010]

Fenix Flashlights FX-PD35TAC Flashlight, 1000 Lumen, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010ESCLHW?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Picked this up last week. Fantastic light

 

[kc8adu]

if its the c form factor you want look at 26650 lights.
c lights on alkaleaks do have one advantage.c cells are the last to sell out in a disaster.
and a 3c can often take a 26650 with a easily made dummy cell.

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: ET16
Any c-cell lights to recommend?

Looks like Home Depot sells some Duracell c-cell lights. I don't know if they are any good...

I have had the 3 C cell for many years that I bought in a 2 pack from Cosco, its been through Hades and back and still works great.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Here is the 1000-lumen Home Depot Defiant (3xC) next to a Convoy S2+. Quality is OK, not great, but the light output is decent and I guess it could be used for self defense.

 

[Warstud]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Got this little guy for $10... runs on NiMH as well as Li-Ion, neutral white tint, programmable UI.

Back on sale for $9.99
https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_555777.html?wid=21

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Warstud
Back on sale for $9.99
https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_555777.html?wid=21

Yup... this time it's the Cool White that's on sale. I ordered one this morning since I already have the Neutral White. It's a great little light, just as long as you get one with a non faulty switch.

 

[Warstud]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: Warstud
Back on sale for $9.99
https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_555777.html?wid=21

I ordered one this morning since I already have the Neutral White


I knew you needed another light.

 

[Quattro Pete]

HD has these on sale right now for $16... 500 lm Virtually Unbreakable Aluminum Flashlight 2-pack

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
HD has these on sale right now for $16... 500 lm Virtually Unbreakable Aluminum Flashlight 2-pack


For being 4xAA lights, these things are pretty enormous...

They put out similar amount of light as the Defiant (3xC), even though Defiant is rated at 1000 lm while the Husky is rated at 500 lm.

 

[Quattro Pete]

S2+ shorty...

I can finally put my 18350 cells to use... LOL.

 

[Warstud]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
S2+ shorty...

How do you like it? Is the length the only difference between it and the regular S2+ ?

 

[Quattro Pete]

Yup... shorter and lighter, so it's more portable I guess.

At one point I was trying to find a very light 18350 flashlight... I never did. Unfortunately, this S2+ shorty isn't all that light either, but the shorty tube was only about $3, so I thought I'd give it a try.