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redviking
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Initially Posted - 02/03/2009 : 11:48:40

OK, on our way back from Seattle, we stopped into the Cabellas to burn some credits we had accumulated. I came across this flashlight http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0063685519040a.shtml and just had to have it. Great price too!

No not LED, have those. This is mega light power, like light the sails up such that they glow. CR123 batteries aren't cheap, and this thing gets hot enough to roast marshmellows inside so it will suck a lot of power, but wow! Clarity at 200+ yards and probably visible from space

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From the web: "High Pressure Xenon bulbs are made of thicker glass containing metal salts and a mixture of noble (non-reactive) gases including high-pressure xenon gas pressurized to several atmospheres. HP xenon bulbs are typically about half the size of xenon bulbs and operate on a gas discharge principle. An arc of light is created between two electrodes in a glass tube filled with gas. Xenon gas bulbs emit a clear, white light with an average lifespan of about 5,000 hours. HP xenon bulbs produce low levels of infrared and ultra-violet radiation while producing twice the amount of light of a halogen bulb, and consuming only half the power."

Sten

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Edited by - redviking on 02/03/2009 11:52:20

GaryB
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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 12:22:42

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by redviking
 
"HP xenon bulbs produce low levels of infrared and ultra-violet radiation while producing twice the amount of light of a halogen bulb, and consuming only half the power."

Sten

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SV Lysistrata - C&C 39 - going "home" in a couple of weeks! Hope I remember how to sail!

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I wonder if you have to be careful about damaging your eyes from the ultra-violet radiation.

My dad once burned his only eye when exposed to an ultra-violet light. They used to use those on clothes dryers to help disinfect clothes.

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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 12:50:37

Xenon-mercury lamps emit high levels of dangerous UV light, while pure xenon arc lamps still have some UV emission. If your lamp generates some ozone that you can smell, then it is emitting UV through the quartz envelope, and you should never look directly at it, unless you add a glass filter element to the front.

from Wikipedia:
"All xenon short-arc lamps generate significant amounts of ultraviolet radiation while in operation. Xenon has strong spectral lines in the UV bands, and these readily pass through the fused quartz lamp envelope. Unlike the borosilicate glass used in standard lamps, fused quartz does not attenuate UV radiation. The UV radiation released by a short-arc lamp can cause a secondary problem of ozone generation. The UV radiation strikes oxygen molecules in the air surrounding the lamp, causing them to ionize. Some of the ionized molecules then recombine as O3, ozone. Equipment that uses short-arc lamps as the light source must contain UV radiation and prevent ozone build-up.

Many lamps have a low-UV blocking coating on the envelope and are sold as 'Ozone Free" lamps.' "

Edited by - JohnP on 02/03/2009 12:52:40

dmpilc
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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 13:18:35

Why "Absolutely sick!"? I love 'em.
These lights have incredibly bright illumination. I would never look directly at it. Similar to yours, I have both a Streamlight Stinger and a Surefire 6P and carry the Streamlight with me regularly. Both use 2 CR123 batteries. These lights do get very hot, battery life is short, and they are not meant to run for long periods of time like a regular flashlight. BTW, these are also the kind of light that the police carry on their duty belt (as well as the guys on the CSI TV shows). Turn one on in your house with all of the lights off and you will understand why. They are also good to have in your hand at night walking alone to your car. The switch is at the bottom so you carry it with your thumb on the switch. If a bad guy gets close, a quick burst in his eyes can temporarily disorient him, giving you a moment for evasive action.
Buy the batteries online in 6-packs. A lot cheaper per battery that way.

Edited by - dmpilc on 02/03/2009 13:22:11

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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 14:22:47

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dmpilc
 Why "Absolutely sick!"? I love 'em.
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David, I think he meant the "loved them too". This is a new way of expressing love! Darn the new phrases these young whipper snappers have!

Steve A

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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 15:42:39

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dmpilc
 Why "Absolutely sick!"?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Sorta like "That new Moody 45 is SICK!"

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 02/03/2009 15:44:09

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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 16:06:57

Now you have done it Dave. I found [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yUaQ0sxpTI"]this[/url] on You Tube. Its a different model but its bitchen! I want one!
Steve A

Edited by - piseas on 02/03/2009 17:17:26

delliottg
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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 17:26:34

I've been lusting after a [url="http://www.surefire.com/E2DL"]Surefire E2DL LED Defender[/url], but Rita would kill me, I collect flashlights like other people might collect bugs. Small enough to fit in your hand, an incredible number of lumens, and shaped for self defense should you need it. Blind 'em & bonk 'em if necessary.

Probably not as bright as yours though Sten.

Edit: Just looked, only 10 lumens less than yours.

Edited by - delliottg on 02/03/2009 17:29:59

John Russell
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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 21:25:42

$150 for a flashlight?!?!?!? Thats sick. Or, as the kids also say, ridiculous.

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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 22:00:20

You can get them for about $120, but like I said, Rita would kill me.

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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 22:15:17

Hmmmm... That really is sick--as in throw-up and shiver-under-the-blankets sick.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 23:09:05

I guess each generation does have problems with the changes in speech patterns, and I'll agree that the prices of the lights I mentioned are high. I bought the Surefire before their price really skyrocketed, which is also why I have the Streamlight. It was a lot cheaper than the Surefire and does the same thing. I also like the Streamlight because it has a rubberized body and is a bit lighter to carry. I'm a bit of a flashlight nut too. I've also got 2 Maglights and a Brinkman, all 3 "D" cell, one of which stays in my car. Oh yeah, one of my favorites is a Super SabreLite. It had the brightest beam before I bought the Surefire. The "Sabre" uses 3 "C" cells which load upside down compared to regular flashlights, is submersible and als has a built-in belt clip. Absolutely sick!!

Correction: Streamlight Scorpion, not Stinger. Cost is about $45, still high, but a lot less than a Surefire.

Edited by - dmpilc on 02/03/2009 23:27:27

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Response Posted - 02/03/2009 : 23:30:09

And while I'm thinking about it, this one is great for the boat "gymbag". Uses 4 AA batteries ans is also submersible.

Edited by - dmpilc on 02/03/2009 23:35:00

redviking
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Response Posted - 02/04/2009 : 12:01:47

Absolutely sick was a shorter title than ridiculously bright and cheap! I'm 43 going on 19

! Anyway, the price just dropped to $24.88! I could never justify the $125 or more for the Surefire, but this flashlight is just as good in every way. I have several very bright led flashlights including one that flashes SOS and uses the CR123 batteries, but they just don't come close to this one. But I too am a flashlight guy, so it won't be long before the next high powered man toy pops up!

Note: It comes with red, green and blue lenses!

sten

Edited by - redviking on 02/04/2009 12:04:43

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Response Posted - 02/04/2009 : 12:02:21

One of my clients has flashlights and batteries in that domain, some of them to military specs. My client mostly deals with goverment agencies, but also sells retail.

Cut and paste this into your browser if you can't click on the link below.

http://www.abcmartronics.com/cgi-local/ASI_Store.cgi?Category+StreamLight-FlashlighLanterns+InfraredThermalImagingCameraBatteries

The forum software messes with the parameters.

Thanks for pointing it out guys, you know that I tested it in preview and it worked fine. saving it ... yuck!

(I know, this is blatant promotion of my client! Don't fry me please!)

Paul

Edited by - britinusa on 02/04/2009 22:09:13

redviking
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Response Posted - 02/04/2009 : 12:06:21

Bareword found where operator expected at (eval 92) line 1, near "&Category StreamLight" (Missing operator before StreamLight?) ????? That's what I got when I followed the link...

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 02/04/2009 : 12:15:59

Gotta love SQL

This'll get you to their site: [url="http://www.abcmartronics.com/"]Martronics[/url]

Lotsa flashlights!

Edited by - delliottg on 02/04/2009 12:23:50

GaryB
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Response Posted - 02/04/2009 : 12:19:17

I've got a couple 3 D-cell Maglite's that are pretty bright but apparently nothing like the newer lights mentioned above. I too love collecting flashlights and lanterns. My birthday was acouple of weeks ago and I've been trying to figure out what I want to spend my money on. Think I'll have to check these out!

The few times I've been out in the bay at night I used one of these -->> http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200230674_200230674. My mother-in-law lives out in the country north of Dallas. From her front porch I can light up the side of a freight train about a mile away.

It's not exactly a flashlight but really makes the boat visible to the drunks in the high dollar stinkpots that abound in my area. I figure if all else fails I'll blind them permanently just before they hit me.

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Response Posted - 02/04/2009 : 12:29:26

I've got the same Maglites in my cars & truck, except for my newest, which has a newer high lumen LED light I picked up at Costco. The cops I used to work with called the 3-D celled Maglites "bashlights" because they were legal batons for a citizen to carry.

The new LED light I mentioned (don't recall who makes it off hand) is way brighter than any Maglite I've ever owned, but nowhere near as "bashlight" capable. Trade offs, I can still blind them if necessary.

I carry two million+ candle power lights on the boat, one's a plug-in only by Coleman, and the other's a rechargeable we could carry ashore in the dink if necessary (but there are several more LED lights on the boat that are much smaller to carry in your pocket and nearly as bright).

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Response Posted - 02/04/2009 : 15:32:55

David: I'd like to know the make of the LED light, or at least where you picked it up.

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Response Posted - 02/04/2009 : 15:40:51

I got it at Costco, I'll get you the manufacturer this evening after I get home. It came in a two pack, one large one (the one I have in the car), and a smaller one I keep bedside should the power go out.

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Response Posted - 02/04/2009 : 20:25:38

Dave,
The flashlights are made by Dorcy, I looked on their site, but wasn't able to find the exact same light. It was a two pack like I said, one larger & one smaller. They may still have them in Costco, I can check next time I go if you like?

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Response Posted - 02/04/2009 : 21:31:05

Thanks, David, but your Costco is a bit of a haul for me.

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 02/04/2009 : 22:51:52

They have this new fangled thing called the postal service, have you heard of it?

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Response Posted - 02/05/2009 : 08:04:59

You mean you're offering to buy one at Costco and mail it to me??

This association is GREAT!

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 02/05/2009 : 09:11:55

Yep, at your expense, and if they still have them next time I go, which might not be for a couple of weeks.

If you want, I can take pictures of the ones I've got so you can see what you're (possibly) signing up for.

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