I have terrible lighting in my garage. It's my own fault really... I just haven't gotten around to addressing it yet. Still, work goes on. I use all kinds of supplement cla...
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I have terrible lighting in my garage. It's my own fault really... I just haven't gotten around to addressing it yet. Still, work goes on. I use all kinds of supplement cla...
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Zengineer
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I'm a fan of Pelican flashlights. Waterproof, well built, can take a drop kick.
Tscott
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I just won a Streamlight flashlight at a vendor show a month or so back. It is a little cammo dude. I was expecting it to be just another flash light, but this thing has more range than most of my "D-cell" flashlights.
I runs white and green LED's and is adjustable from low to high in both colors. I will shoot a white beam of light a few hundred feet easily in total dark. The only downside I have found is that it uses special batteries like the kind you use for cameras and the like. I have not priced them, but I'll bet they aren't cheap.
Tom
I runs white and green LED's and is adjustable from low to high in both colors. I will shoot a white beam of light a few hundred feet easily in total dark. The only downside I have found is that it uses special batteries like the kind you use for cameras and the like. I have not priced them, but I'll bet they aren't cheap.
Tom
Tjc
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I have a streamlight stinger and it's the brightest ive ever had... it has bit of a price though. My dad got it for free from a cornwell guy to see if he wanted to sell them so my dad tested it but i have one thats easier for "mouthing too it looks exactly like yours but silver.
gatchel
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Streamlight is the S#@$
I have a Scorpion which is the brightest, smallest light I have ever seen. I also use the Stylus for doing small parts work and computer work.
The stinger is a great all around rechargeable flashlight.
I have a Scorpion which is the brightest, smallest light I have ever seen. I also use the Stylus for doing small parts work and computer work.
The stinger is a great all around rechargeable flashlight.
Tjc
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Yeah agreed we just got a wall charger for free to so now he has one for his truck and one for the wall..... it usually lasts us about 8 hours on and has a strobe for road work i bet you the stream lights could make a airplane land thinking it was a airport......
700807
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4sevens is by far the best i have owned. I have owned several different streanlights and have used plenty of surfire lights also.
Skaal-tel 79
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I use a headlamp
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/energizer_ledessentials.htm
it's great when you're on your back under a truck with wrenches in each hand or electrical test leads all over the place. Also excellent under a dash since if it's not attached to my head I can place it on the floor and it will light upwards, not roll away.
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/energizer_ledessentials.htm
it's great when you're on your back under a truck with wrenches in each hand or electrical test leads all over the place. Also excellent under a dash since if it's not attached to my head I can place it on the floor and it will light upwards, not roll away.
logical
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I went thru a period of hanging out on candlepower forums for a while and at the time the arc AAA was all the rage. I always have one on my keyring with a lithium AAA. I rarely use it but it always works when I need it.
There are better lights for most tasks but its a great product. Mines probably 10 yesars old.
There are better lights for most tasks but its a great product. Mines probably 10 yesars old.
millertime
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I use a lumapower trust model 1. when using the 4.2v li-ion battery this little light throws some serious light. it also has differen't output levels.
z28toz06
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surefire ftw! i have 8 or 10 of them. i also have a fenix, that is a really great light for the money.
banditbigdog
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Arc's are nice, my wife has an AAA on her keychain.
I used to have an Arc LS, lost it years ago.
Everyday carry is now a Surefire E1L.
I used to have an Arc LS, lost it years ago.
Everyday carry is now a Surefire E1L.
gatchel
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While the cost is high for batteries, lithium cell lights are definitely the way to go for the occasional use light that has to work when you need it. Lithiums have a shelf life of like 10 years. The scorpion I have I purchased in 2002, I keep in the kitchen "junk" drawer. It still shines as bright as they day we got it, same batteries. It has worked for every power failure and provided light to get the generator tied in.
blue dog
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I have one of the arc AAA lights and think it is a great little light, but recently i acquired a streamlight microstream. It is basically the same size as the arc, runs on a single AAA, but it has a pocket clip and a tail clicky on off. this is a stout little light that is the size of a chapstick and cranks out 20 lumens with it's led bulb. And for $16, there is no way you can go wrong.
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I have terrible lighting in my garage. It's my own fault really... I just haven't gotten around to addressing it yet. Still, work goes on. I use all kinds of supplement cla...
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I used to have 2 of those.
Scout Driver
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In the shop or garage I have used Harbor Freight freebie flashlights for extra light in cramped areas. My go-to light in the shop is a Rayovac "headlight" that I strap to my cap. Both are inexpensive and effective.
Scott
Scott
Uh Oh, a flashlight tread! 
Have a couple older Surefires, all excellent lights. Burn through bulbs and batteries if used for everyday stuff that you can get away with a lesser light...
...On the other end of the spectrum, have a bunch of the HF freebies too. (Can't beat the price.)
The one I use the most is the paklite. www.9voltlight.com Not the brightest, not the cheapest (though reasonable, to me), but it's the one I use the most.
Have a couple older Surefires, all excellent lights. Burn through bulbs and batteries if used for everyday stuff that you can get away with a lesser light...
...On the other end of the spectrum, have a bunch of the HF freebies too. (Can't beat the price.)
The one I use the most is the paklite. www.9voltlight.com Not the brightest, not the cheapest (though reasonable, to me), but it's the one I use the most.
cheap
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For you "mouthers", wrap the end (about 1" from the bottom) with F4 or electrical tape several times - it gives your teeth something cushy to bite on to so you don't have to use your lips or chip a tooth.
Tyler Williams
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Streamlight for me. I have tried lots of different ones and this one works the best for me.
http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=133
http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=133
Mark in Indiana
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You can't beat the price of the Harbor Freight Freebies. As hard as I am on them, they hold up very well. Mark in Indiana
This thread just got me to buy one of these:
I realized I'm most often in need of something that will hold itself in place. This one is less than $20, delivered, and puts out 100 lumens in a pretty wide arc. The legs articulate and grip and there are magnets at the end of each leg.
I realized I'm most often in need of something that will hold itself in place. This one is less than $20, delivered, and puts out 100 lumens in a pretty wide arc. The legs articulate and grip and there are magnets at the end of each leg.
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Nuts
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Dear gawd don't get me started on flashlights.
I had to swear off of Candlepowerforums, was costing me way too much money.
Nuts
I had to swear off of Candlepowerforums, was costing me way too much money.
Nuts
Woogeroo
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a small mag lite with the two AA batts, and a headlamp for when it's serious and ya need both hands... or yer holding a zip tie with yer mouth.
I still have a hanging work light with the 60 watt bulb... and a big 3 d cell mag lite as well.
That is a nifty little light, thanks for the review.
-W
I still have a hanging work light with the 60 watt bulb... and a big 3 d cell mag lite as well.
That is a nifty little light, thanks for the review.
-W
Sick Puppy
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lol I went on there for advice re: installing LEDs into some Maglite Solitaires I'd been given, on my list so far are some Arc AAAs, LED lensers (V2 and P7), and still didn't really get an answer re: the solitaires! But then, they are old hat and low spec... what did I expect?
I've used headlamps for at least 35 years. First one was a "Forrester" that had a belt pack holding 4 D cells. Still have it; it's built like a tank. As technology improved I replaced them. Now I have a Black Diamond and a Princeton Tech. Princeton replaced the lamp for free when the switch broke.
Headlamps are the best!
Headlamps are the best!
hh76
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keep your eye out for these little promotional lights. My bank was giving them away so I grabbe 5 or 6. They are perfect for clipping on in tight spots, or on the brim of a hat.
http://www.epromos.com/product/8820160.html
http://www.epromos.com/product/8820160.html
xJoey Dubsx
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I have one of these from my work, I love it. Very convienent..
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?partfamilyid=6298
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?partfamilyid=6298
xJoey Dubsx
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HIRISC
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+1
I have several Pelican 7060's (used by the L.A.P.D.) and they're amazing. 175 lumens of fun.
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mooman
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I agree. I had to stop going there as well.
Coolabah
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I feel ya. 4 arclight AAA's ( 1 in green LED wtf) , 2 surefire E2's including a green hard anodised, 8 different headlights , ...photons x like 12 ( one for every keyring or relation I own) ... maglites ( the heavy clubs ie 4 x D cells , don't know if the flashlight part of it even works - only "legal" self defense weapon allowed around here !!)
Plus around a dozen Gerber, streamlight etc hand helds... I am probably not a well person....
but ya gotta be able to SEE ! 
Just ordered 2 Fenix lights ..LD01, PD30..
santagary
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Do you have a link for that Jack....or where did you buy it??
eurokid
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I have several flashlights, I believe all but one are LED. The one that I use most is my Streamlight Strion LED. It's the brightest light of it's size that I own. I also have a Stinger LED, and a regular Stinger that I converted to LED. Can you tell I like LED's?
bls2dpj
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I got a coleman Maxx Bubba, $20-$25 167 lumens and the brightest light I own. The most impressive thing about it is it throws the light well over 100 yards with no problem. It uses 6 AA batteries (they come with the light) and its smaller than my old mag light. Inexpensive and works very well.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Max-Bubba/13848697
DJ
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Max-Bubba/13848697
DJ