jyoutz
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I remember those but haven’t seen lantern batteries for sale in many years.
A really good flashlight
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Only could get my last one through Grainger…
None of the hardware stores carry them even though one had a spot but the clerk said he had been there 3 years and it’s always been out of stock.
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Looks more like this but 6v
Oaktree
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Not a flashlight, but I've used this far more than I ever thought I would.
Mine's an older version with a different LED array. Got it at a Father's day sale at HD a few years ago...buy a select tool, get a 2 pack of batteries free. All I really needed was the batteries, and it was the last day of the sale so everything was pretty well picked over. Man, is this thing bright!!!
Mine's an older version with a different LED array. Got it at a Father's day sale at HD a few years ago...buy a select tool, get a 2 pack of batteries free. All I really needed was the batteries, and it was the last day of the sale so everything was pretty well picked over. Man, is this thing bright!!!
MinnesotaEric
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This summer I brought in a flood/spot work light that I cannot gush about enough. The light is available for Dewalt 20V and Milwaukee M18 batteries.
Here is my review over at Amazon. Check out this Amazon review of LED Work Light for Milwaukee 18V Batteries, 90W 5400ML LED Wide Beam Flood Light Two Lighting Modes LED Light for Emergency Workshop Garage(No Battery)
Here is my review over at Amazon. Check out this Amazon review of LED Work Light for Milwaukee 18V Batteries, 90W 5400ML LED Wide Beam Flood Light Two Lighting Modes LED Light for Emergency Workshop Garage(No Battery)
FullMetalBucket
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I have a bunch of flashlights. It’s one of those things you can never have enough of. I did the LED swap in my MagLites. The replacement bulbs are pretty cheap on Amazon.
RayIN
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Browsing through a closeout store I spotted a AA flashlight made by Energizer, $7 ea. and rectangular instead of round-no rolling.
It's the brightest small flashlight I've ever bought. It had a high/low setting and I almost never use the high setting indoors because it's reflection of stuff blinds me.
I don't know what they mean, but on the base it has:
UK
CA
It's the brightest small flashlight I've ever bought. It had a high/low setting and I almost never use the high setting indoors because it's reflection of stuff blinds me.
I don't know what they mean, but on the base it has:
UK
CA
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I have purchased several flashlights over the years. The latest and Best I have ever bought is the knuckle head flashlight . It has a magnet at the base and will stay where ever you place it. the head swivels 360 deg, and also up and down. I wish I had known about this light years ago working on HVAC/ Plumbing. Its also great for auto work.
They come in Floodlight, or Spotlight model
They come in Floodlight, or Spotlight model
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My latest flashlight purchase was this "Floodlight" from Harbor Freight. Rechargeable, and good for a few hours.
The ICON version is bigger, heavier, and appears to include a port to use it as a cell phone backup battery. The Braun version is small and compact (3 colors).
The handle can be used to prop it up at different angles, and includes a magnet to snap it to a car hood. I find they are convenient to carry, and I can use a couple of fingers through the handle, and still carry stuff with my hand. Overall I find both versions to be impressive. And, folded up, the smaller Braun fits in a coat pocket. I haven't dunked mine in a bucket of water yet, but they appear to be very water resistant. And, even reasonably rugged.
It is called a flood lamp, and has a fairly wide beam. Shining it at a white ceiling will illuminate the room. Unfortunately it doesn't have a lantern mode.
I've only been using them for a bit under a month, but was impressed enough that I gave several away for Christmas.
The ICON version is bigger, heavier, and appears to include a port to use it as a cell phone backup battery. The Braun version is small and compact (3 colors).
The handle can be used to prop it up at different angles, and includes a magnet to snap it to a car hood. I find they are convenient to carry, and I can use a couple of fingers through the handle, and still carry stuff with my hand. Overall I find both versions to be impressive. And, folded up, the smaller Braun fits in a coat pocket. I haven't dunked mine in a bucket of water yet, but they appear to be very water resistant. And, even reasonably rugged.
It is called a flood lamp, and has a fairly wide beam. Shining it at a white ceiling will illuminate the room. Unfortunately it doesn't have a lantern mode.
I've only been using them for a bit under a month, but was impressed enough that I gave several away for Christmas.
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My son likes to buy things. Usually they're blingy and usless. So he buys another, sometimes equally useless, sometimes better. Then another, etc. I got to go through his inventory and form my own reviews, then buy once cry once things for my own. The braun puck light was tops on the list.My latest flashlight purchase was this "Floodlight" from Harbor Freight. Rechargeable, and good for a few hours.
The ICON version is bigger, heavier, and appears to include a port to use it as a cell phone backup battery. The Braun version is small and compact (3 colors).
The handle can be used to prop it up at different angles, and includes a magnet to snap it to a car hood. I find they are convenient to carry, and I can use a couple of fingers through the handle, and still carry stuff with my hand. Overall I find both versions to be impressive. And, folded up, the smaller Braun fits in a coat pocket. I haven't dunked mine in a bucket of water yet, but they appear to be very water resistant. And, even reasonably rugged.
It is called a flood lamp, and has a fairly wide beam. Shining it at a white ceiling will illuminate the room. Unfortunately it doesn't have a lantern mode.
I've only been using them for a bit under a month, but was impressed enough that I gave several away for Christmas.
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So about 10 years I got sucked into reading a bunch about the high-end "every-day carry" trend. Thankfully, I didn't get drawn into the purchasing and accumulation part of that.
However, it did lead me down memory lane and the flashlights dad had when I was growing up - at one point in the 80's he did a fair bit of diving and had what were for the time a couple high end dive flashlights that he kept around the house for general & emergency purposes. Between that and the desire to have a couple decent flashlights around the house I ended up purchasing a:
4Sevens Malestrom
4Sevens Quark
Both have been amazing, simple interface flashlights and are still going strong. The Maelstrom stays on the safe at the house and when the power goes out automatically turns in moonlit mood. If necessary also has enough power to pretty much illuminate the yard and/or blind someone with a click of a button. The Quark stays at work and has been my go to for everything from looking in animals' mouths for exams or trying to figure out what fell behind the furniture at work.
4Sevens used to be GA based, but sadly sold out; however the quality of that line seems to have remained the same.
However, it did lead me down memory lane and the flashlights dad had when I was growing up - at one point in the 80's he did a fair bit of diving and had what were for the time a couple high end dive flashlights that he kept around the house for general & emergency purposes. Between that and the desire to have a couple decent flashlights around the house I ended up purchasing a:
4Sevens Malestrom
4Sevens Quark
Both have been amazing, simple interface flashlights and are still going strong. The Maelstrom stays on the safe at the house and when the power goes out automatically turns in moonlit mood. If necessary also has enough power to pretty much illuminate the yard and/or blind someone with a click of a button. The Quark stays at work and has been my go to for everything from looking in animals' mouths for exams or trying to figure out what fell behind the furniture at work.
4Sevens used to be GA based, but sadly sold out; however the quality of that line seems to have remained the same.
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Ray-O-Vac Sportsman Lantern is my go to lamp but the battery is getting hard to find locally...
My grandfather gave it to me over 50 years ago and he had it maybe back in the 1950's?
My grandfather gave it to me over 50 years ago and he had it maybe back in the 1950's?
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I have three different lights. Fenix - Makita - Maglight. I use the Makita the most. The Fenix will tear the shell right off a coconut. It turns the far side of my little lake ( 1000 feet away ) to near broad daylight. The Maglight is one of those aluminum "cop" type.
Brownie and I go outside - every morning/every evening. So he can do his business. It's always dark when we are out. The flashlight will reveal any "eyeballs" and let me know it's time to go back in the house.
Brownie and I go outside - every morning/every evening. So he can do his business. It's always dark when we are out. The flashlight will reveal any "eyeballs" and let me know it's time to go back in the house.
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I like Maglights but have run into damage from leaking battery corrosion at times… all given to me because of corrosion.
The aluminum construction isn’t a good mix with leaking Duracell batteries.
But… make a great billy club!
The aluminum construction isn’t a good mix with leaking Duracell batteries.
But… make a great billy club!
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That flashlight brings back memories. Local farmer had an old Deere 44xx series open station and he used to put it on the left side fender when roading in the dark for a headlight and tail light.
Great man cave piece, too.
Sigarms
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I've used various lights over the last 30 years, and since we've been married for over 20 years, my wife will tell you the last thing I need is another flashlight LOL
Streamlight by far is the best brand I've used.
My two favorite
The above for small physical size that can easily clip to a cap for you wearing it on your head. Can easily see a tree line 80 yards away on the high setting.
For the above, even though larger than the 1L-1AA model, distance is phenomenal for the smaller size vs some of Streamlights larger lights.
Just love the plastic feel of the Polytac series vs the metal, particularly cold and you aren't wearing gloves. Could never figure it out, but there is a difference in the design between the black and yellow light. Prefer the black due to being able to be more easy to activate with your thumb.
Both lights cost around $40
I've gone the cheap road on lights, never seems to work out after a year or two. Also prefer to stay away from rechargeable lights.
Generally buy a case (100pk) of CR123A batteries from Battery Junction (generally has good deals on both lights and batteries from past experiences). 100 pack will generally last a couple of years as we do take the dogs out for night walks out back and a good flashlight is indispensable.
dieselscout80
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Have you tried the stream light rechargeable batteries in your polytac?
Sigarms
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No.
I'm kind of getting old and it's no different than when I go to a gas station and they ask me if I want their "savings card". I've got too many cards in my wallet as is, and I've got too many flashlights LOL
Just keep things simple (other than having too many flashlights in my wife's opinion LOL).
That said, perhaps I'm missing the boat on something
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Sigarms
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Have you, and what is your own experience with them?
I made me look. For what I pay for a 100 pack of batteries, I could get a 8 count battery charger with 8 batteries.
Generally speaking, I don't have faith in rechargeable flashlight batteries holding up over time.
