Spec me an LED Torch

StoutMeister · 29 Mar 2019 at 18:09

Deluxe1 said:
Did it leave a mark taking that sticker off? Nasty scratch on mine removing it.

Didn't notice until I read you post...***Teardrops***

Belly · 29 Mar 2019 at 18:42

Thanks Deluxe 1.

I've found the best way to remove stickers is WD40

Deluxe1 · 29 Mar 2019 at 18:49

It's the plastic they use on the screen is super soft. If anyone gets one of those chargers i would just leave the little sticker on.

Belly · 30 Mar 2019 at 12:51

Deluxe1 said:
This is the cell used in the M3 Pro:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ON-...e-Li-ion-Battery-3-7V-Li-ion/32962451067.html

And a replacement for On the Road U18 please? That one uses a 18650 being a slightly longer torch. Thanks

Deluxe1 · 30 Mar 2019 at 12:55

I can link to some on ebay for quick uk delivery or snail mail from china?

Belly · 30 Mar 2019 at 13:38

Deluxe1 said:
I can link to some on ebay for quick uk delivery or snail mail from china?

I haven't ordered the torch yet from Aliexpress so China would be fine. Thanks

Deluxe1 · 30 Mar 2019 at 13:57

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2PC...07-46cd-a4d5-3ba7a79d9570&transAbTest=ae803_5

Rroff · 30 Mar 2019 at 14:16

Deluxe1 said:
Anyone after a decent discount on some cells 18650 / 26650 then aliexpress have a $6 off coupon for new accounts (just make a new one if you already have one) - NEW0328

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...ml?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.5.bee37c14MZW4Xi

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...ml?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.7.1dd3442fP8hqi5

Finding actual decent 18650s at a reasonable price is a nightmare - some of these sellers as well seem to have highly mixed batches with some lots being the real deal and others low quality :s managed to get a load of genuine A grade Panasonics the other day but seen a lot more that have like 1/3rd the rated capacity and probably reclaimed and repackaged jobs :s

Deluxe1 · 30 Mar 2019 at 14:29

It's a lottery at times, first thing i do with new cells is to test the capacity. Haven't been stung yet.

Belly · 30 Mar 2019 at 15:59

Thank you:

Am I correct in thinking that I would be able to charge the OTR U18 torch (battery inside) with USB Type C with my LG phone charger:

Numbers on the charger (all Dutch to me I'm afraid): Input 100-240v 50/60 Hz. Output: 9.0v....1.8A or 5.0v.....1.8A

Thanks

Deluxe1 · 30 Mar 2019 at 16:11

Yeah just use that it'll be fine.

Belly · 30 Mar 2019 at 16:14

Thanks very much.

Belly · 31 Mar 2019 at 13:16

In addition to the Sofirn which I bought last week I've just ordered the OTR U16 set and a couple of Soshine batteries. It should fit in the wife's handbag!

I have a Since Model Charger: Se-H001 I bought some years ago and two UltraFire ICR123A 800mAh 3.0v batteries. I used these to power 2 Police type torches with a bulb similar to a matchstick end (but a bit thicker). That only lasted about 20 minutes and blew the bulbs, or the bulbs failed.

Charger states: LIR123a 3.6V. Input: 110-240V / 50-60 hZ Output: 2 x 3.7 300mA. 60mA at 15 hrs (standard charge). 300mA at 2.4 hrs (Quick Charge).

Does anyone think the charger and batteries would work with the OTR U16? If the charger would be compatible would it be more efficient than my LG Phone charger plugged directly to the torch?

Thanks

Edit: Although the charger appears to give two options there is no noticeable switch on the charger. Just a cheap bit of kit from fleabay.

Deluxe1 · 31 Mar 2019 at 13:32

You'd be better off buying that charger i listed above for £12, usually charging direct from a charger is quicker than from a cable to the torch.

Belly · 31 Mar 2019 at 16:02

I've emailed them but I'm NOT sure I'll buy it as it would be heavy to take to India on holiday. My one listed above is very light indeed, do you think it would work?

Thanks

Deluxe1 · 31 Mar 2019 at 16:11

Yep, should work.

Belly · 31 Mar 2019 at 19:27

Thank you.

Belly · 2 Apr 2019 at 10:26

My Sofirn 32 ordered on 26 March through Aliexpress arrived this morning - 7 days. Amazing.

I really like the torch too.

Deluxe1 · 3 Apr 2019 at 13:34

Sometimes you get lucky in the waiting game from China, great when it happens.

Lakeland · 3 Apr 2019 at 17:01

Deluxe1 said:
Anyone looking for a budget thrower then sign up to BLF and leave a "interested" reply in this thread:

http://budgetlightforum.com/node/65210

Price should be between £20 - £25

My two have apparently been shipped.