Spec me an LED Torch

Hi guys, after a little help. Today I used my Eagletac D25A click with 14500 battery at work on low power to look inside a machine, about 15 minutes later I went to use it again and it was dead, I swapped in a standard Duracell AA and it works fine. I measured the 14500 and its reading 0v, is it likely to recover from this? Should I try it in my charger?

Thanks
 
My SFSS and Luckysun still kicking butt, batts needed a top up though :cool:

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Nick1881 said:
Hi guys, after a little help. Today I used my Eagletac D25A click with 14500 battery at work on low power to look inside a machine, about 15 minutes later I went to use it again and it was dead, I swapped in a standard Duracell AA and it works fine. I measured the 14500 and its reading 0v, is it likely to recover from this? Should I try it in my charger?

Thanks
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The protection circuit has tripped on it, you can reset it by simply putting it in the charger.
 
mrk said:
The protection circuit has tripped on it, you can reset it by simply putting it in the charger.
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Ah thanks. I hadn't spotted your reply and had already stuck it in the i4 and it seemed to be working. I have a couple of NiCads in slots 3&4 as I read it helps when charging 14500's.
 
hi guys, just getting into walking at night.

Looking for a new torch as my old one is not too great.

Not too expensive. But bright enough.
Any pointers.
most likely hand held, but those you wear on your head could be good too.
 
Lucky Sun D80 :D

No UK suppliers I don't think, but it takes up to 2 weeks to arrives from USA, no customs charge here.
 
Anchundan said:
I'm still looking for a torch with a decent flood, preferably a Chinese make (as it will be cheaper out here)? Probably in the range £40 to £60.

I've been using an Ultrafire C8 for several years now. It doesn't seem as bright as it once was, and it's too beamy - I need something to look into ballast tanks of ships so reach isn't so important.

I've seen the Nitecore EA41 selling for £43 out here - is that quite floody? Also, someone mentioned it takes 4xAA rather than a rechargeable battery so he didn't recommend it (I don't really understand why not, can't I just get rechargeable AAs for it?).

Anything better on the market at the moment?
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Well I have had the Nitecore EA41 since xmas and its a brill torch. Plenty bright enough, prob too bright for my needs as I always use it on the medium setting. I bought 2 sets of rechargeable Eneloops 1900mah AA batteries and these last about a month using the torch about 10-15mins a day on the medium setting. Also this torch fills a medium size room well with light just by standing it on its tail and that's just on the medium setting.
 
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tummelv said:
Would I need an adapter for the charger as well if it's from USA?
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The D80 doesn't come with a charger, just buy a UK battery charger. They all use the "8" connector anyway though, so you could just get a £2 UK lead for one, or DIY your own on. Remember, blue left, brown right.
 
What an incredible thread this is, some serious bed time reading here.

I'm looking for a very compact but bright torch to use for walking the dog at night. Looks like after doing some reading what I can here and watching Youtube I'm going for a Nitecore MH20. Before I pull the trigger is there anything else similar I should consider. I'm not interested in Chinese junk.
 
Jopabo said:
What an incredible thread this is, some serious bed time reading here.

I'm looking for a very compact but bright torch to use for walking the dog at night. Looks like after doing some reading what I can here and watching Youtube I'm going for a Nitecore MH20. Before I pull the trigger is there anything else similar I should consider. I'm not interested in Chinese junk.
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I prefer torches that have a tail on/off switch as it's quicker to turn on/off rather than fumbling for a second or two feeling for a switch on the side.
Also I keep my work torch (currently a Nitecore EA11) in a stiff leather holster (actually a Victorinox case) and occasionally it has turned on. I'm looking to change my work torch because of the side switch.
 
Two torches have arrived in two days.

One a working torch - The other a walk on dark night torch. T6 fixed focus and 18650 battery


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