Looking for recommendations on containers to store used/dead CR123s while awaiting offload at whatever disposal location I can find locally. I don't go through a ton of them (maybe 1-2 per month), but I cannot imagine that storing them in their own standard garbage can is adequate for fire/electrical short prevention. What disposal containers do people recommend for at-home storage of unusable lithium cells/batteries?

Rovyvon aurora A3 gen1 finally burnt out, heard of it via this sub and it became one of the most used and useful things I own.

I am trying to find a certain kind of flashlight for a Halloween costume. Ideally should be really oversized, not be too strong, maybe even dim, and look more simplistic. I think a more antique type of flashlight would fit the last two. Anything that fits the description out there?

Misplaced my old Thrunite tn12 pro somewhere in the house. Worried about it randomly turning on and being a fire hazard. What can I do?

Background:

I haven't had a flashlight for a year or so. My previous light was a AA Nitecore with a rotating head.

I'm looking for an EDC light and can't decide between:

• D4K triple channel, 519a, deep red, and (UV or green)

• An X4 Stellar with 2x 1700k and 2x 3700k FFL351a emitters

• Also considering a D4K dual channel with 2x 519a and 2x UV, but leaning towards the 3 channel as I have no actual use for UV

Which of these would you choose and why? If D4K then UV or green?

What do I actually need?

• A light that can help me find a ChuckIt ball in a field

• A light that can help me find dog poop

I got a fever. And the only cure is more lights. But I want options to switch them up to keep things interesting. Think Wurkkos FC11, FC12 and FC13, for example. I want three lights, any brand that will let me create different configurations of throwers, flooders, etc.

Currently light is Thrunite Archer mini (Neutral white tone).

I work in healthcare and I use low modes to examine eyes (avoid blinding/hurting patients) but also use it on high to examine everything else with clarity(mouth, wounds in dark/wet places, procedures, etc).

Durability has been fantastic (I have left it in my work clothes and they have survived many accidental wash cycles and drops on pavement.

• What I love: Simple interface. One click = low. double tap = high (I never use strobe). Lightweight, compact, pocket clip. easily forget that its in my front pocket clip. Built in USB-C charge capable (Edit: USB C charging. I do not mind rechargable batteries, I just do not want AA/AAA batteries powered lights). Pen light Form factor and tail button.
• What I am looking for: Higher output. Longer sustain. I had an assistant hold the light on high mode while I was suture someone's face (delicate work), went about this for about 20-40 minutes and my light died on me.
• Bonus points if they offer bright colors besides black and are pen like form factor(I like bright colors so that I can easily find the light).

**Budget is around $20-30 (**Is that too low? Could consider higher but not sure it will net me much more in terms of performance/size/output/sustain)

For reference I actually have an Olight S1 Mini, Wurrkos FC11 (2700k), and even the Arkfeld UV (I bought it more for the UV which was an expensive and dumb idea in hindsite) but I would be absolutely devastated to lose this.

Is the Wurrkos TS10 the only light that fits my budget and checks all these boxes? I know its not a pen light but its compact/lightweight and currently on sale for like $22 on Wurrkos direct site.

Price Range: Up to roughly $110

Location: Central Europe (Hungary)

Purpose: Clearly marked trail hiking as well as poorly visible trail or unmarked off trail hiking, easy rock climbing/via ferrata; only OVERNIGHT, max 2 nights of continous use

Battery Type & Quantity: Changeable, no other preference (unlikely to be exposed to extreme cold or warm temperatures)

Size: Flexible with size

Type: Headlamp

Main Use: Will be worn on my head directly, sometimes on a helmet (the helmet has headband clips), would be used as primary headlamp Will be used to illuminate both easy to see, decently marked wide trails as well as very poorly or unmarked and hard to see trails; both in thickly forested areas(more common use case) and above the treeline sometimes Only overnight intensive or few nights of light use

Switch Type: Can be operated single handed, preferably 2 switches for more direct operation, no other preference

Anything Else?:

Prefer to have red light and ultra low white mode >Separate floodlight and spotlight (or one focusable if not possible) IPX6 and above, 1 meter or better fall rating (or whatever similar blunt force protection) preferably At it's best performace it should be roughly around a 1200 lumens, 130-160 meters, 3000-5000cd or as close as realistically possible

Hopefully this is at least roughly reasonable, I tried to base it off of lights like the Nitecore NU43 or the Fenix HM65R which are available in my region at quite reasonable prices, but are rated pretty bad quality wise on here I am a total noob when it comes to anything below surface level at lights so if I got anything horribly wrong or something is not possible/realistic please do mention it

Skilhunt Mix 7 gen 2 Emisar D3AA Eskte EC200 (work) Fireflylight Stellar X4 Convoy H4 B35am (work) I didn’t have to mod any of these lights. Perfect. I am looking forward to the new fireflylight right angle if it ever arrives.

Been looking for a good headlamp that runs 16650s and has a red filter. Anyone recognize this one?

This is a photo from a google search. It is the same one, but no box.

I think it belonged to my great grandfather, but perhaps it was my dad's who would be 101 if he was still alive today.

https://preview.redd.it/4u6p3bpi2uud1.jpg?width=580&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=843aacf6e250d7b3c798bd6605abd08e0c71fa55

I don't know much about flashlights, but I’m looking to get a Zebralight based on all the great reviews. But SC600w Mk IV HI or the SC65c HI? I'm looking for decent brightness and mainly longer runtime. So I'm leaning towards the SC600w Mk IV HI since it seems to last longer. However, I noticed the SC65c HI has a bigger fan base. Is that just because it’s sleeker and more compact, or am I missing something?

My girlfriend has decided she likes my D4V2 2700k. She was using it for mood lighting and was mad because it was dead after charging. I was wondering how it was getting charged because my charger is in the garage. That’s when I noticed the olight magnet attached to the bottom. Muggles!

I've been looking at getting a flashlight, something I could somewhat easily carry on me if needed.

I was looking at getting withe the Weltool W3 Pro Tac, or the Olight Warrior X4. I was also considering the Olight Batton Turbo as an EDC.

I like the thought of an LEP for the throw but deep down I'm not sure if it will be as useful as an LED flashlight due to them having no spill/flood.

After looking for a hybrid flashlight with LEP and LEDs, there seems to not be that many options, and those that are available aren't exactly pocketable.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Doesn't really matter what it is as long as its a reputable brand like Nitecore and that its under 70 USD

Thank you.

Edit: currently looking at this https://a.co/d/2RdbD4p

Apparently Luminous has a phosphor converted green LED with a 2mm^2 LES:

https://download.luminus.com/datasheets/Luminus_SFT-20-CG_Datasheet.pdf

The only light using it I could find is the Cyansky H5GT with switchable emitters:

https://1lumen.com/review/cyansky-h5gt/

They claim 250kcd for the white SFT40 and 422kcd for the green SFT20 one.

That seems rather spectacular? But apparently it is already schedule for obsolescence:

https://eu.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Luminus-Devices/SFT-20-CG-R35-MPC?qs=byeeYqUIh0PbNvCjxo8ewA%3D%3D

I don't get it. This emitter seems really useful and one of the few if only competitors to the OSRAM CSL[PM|NM]1.F1, yet they discontinued it and nobody used it?

I really wish there were more phosphor converted green LEDs, they are so incredibly effective.

I hate flooding “niche” subreddits with “recommend” posts, but alas here I am.

I need a flashlight that will light up my backyard from my deck while I let my dog out. I’d like coverage at least 40-50 yards deep with a fairly wide spread.

I’d prefer rechargeable but I live near a battery store so it really isn’t a big deal.

I don’t care about ergonomics or size.

I’d prefer to have something that gives me the brightest light possible without getting something beyond the scope of what I need lit.

So flashlight enthusiasts, what would be your purchase if you were in my shoes? I’ll defer to you.

Hello, all,

Looking to get a non-right-angle (centered) high-CRI-only headlamp that runs on 18650 batteries. I'll be using this for automotive work, so hoping to have something with decent output for close-up stuff (doesn't need to be super high), and high CRI. I DO NOT like the offset headlamps, particularly working up-close, because the off-center lighting annoys me. I have several of them, and am looking for something centered. I would also like for the high-CRI LEDs to be the only (or at least the primary) LEDs on the headlamp.

Does this exist? It looks like the AceBeam H50 used to come in a 3x Nichia 219C configuration, but I'm not able to find it anywhere in stock, so suspect it's discontinued.

Thank you

I'm sure I could find an adequate camera case on Amazon with some searching. I'm lazy so I'll ask here: Anyone have a case that holds a few lights, chargers, etc for travel / road trips?

I use this 10440 in an olight i3t 2, is it safe to keep using it if it gets dented further?

His birthday is coming up and he was showing me the lights he has and what his ideal light would look like!

This flashlight will be used in a rural farm in mexico. One streetlight type rancho in the mountains. So:

1. Adjustable throw. He would like something that could focus the beam for pinpointing things far away and a wide option for general illumination. The lights he have one or the other but are never good at both. Color is not as important as clarity.

2. Simple brightness settings. Dedicated high/low/strob buttons would be cool but he doesn't like lights with too many settings or the ones that keep it on the last setting used. hes in his 70's so when it turns off it should default to the default brightness. dont want to click through 20 setting to get back to regular flashlight.

3. Waterproof; he was impressed with a flashlight he lost months ago. It was in the garden in the dirt. Inside was dry and turned back on with new batteries. he also mentioned the commercial where the light gets run over by a truck and still works. So maybe nothing with a usb port on it.

4. Don't need the power of the sun but 400 lumen minimum seems right. I gave him a 4/6/800lumen/strobe/sos light years ago and it was pretty good but it didnt have the best battery life and way too many settings. <1k lumen for more battery life? this light had 3AA in a little carrier; kinda like a revolver. That was neat but it was a shitty led module that burnt out quickly.

5. Removable batteries and cross compatability with non rechargeable batteries. He will be using it in rural areas so backup batteries would be cool. maybe running on something like a higher mAh rechargable AA but with the ability to use regular AA. I guess something 18650 would be acceptable too since i can just buy him a few. but having the flexibilty to use off the shelf batteries would be nice. Balace of power and longevity is the goal.

6. Not too bulky a mini mag is too small and a maglight is too big. maybe 6inches long and 1in diameter? give or take. definitly at least 5 inches. should be able to hold with your whole hand.

7.Price: im thinking 50- 100bucks? the most expensive light hes had is maybe $25 or $30. I was thinking about the milwaukee red lithium but then i decided to reach out to the pro's on this sub because i think you guys can find something better than that for the same price or cheaper.

thanks a lot. lurked on this sub forever and just joined. I feel like i joined before and left the sub because i was being tempted into buying all the lights. i stopped at a streamlight stylus pro and mini usb. Lost the miniusb but for regular everyday carry; the stylus pro is awesome. I might want to upgrade to a penlight with better CRI and a little more lumens since i do some light paintwork as a hobby and the color on the streamlight is butt. SO if you read the wall of text and also have a neat penlight in mind. im open to suggestions for one of those too!

THANKS

If someone could advise the difference between the two? I’m looking for aluminum ones for better sustainability. I understand both have 22mm drivers but I can’t really understand other differences besides the knurling design.

I’m mot looking for 90+ CRI for this light but best efficiency and sustainability, along with pleasant tint. So decided to go with XHP50.3 HI R70 4000k which I’ve heard has pleasant tint and will offer higher lumens output and better efficiency/sustainability than 519a. Is it a good emitter choice for this host?

I’m aware of TIR lenses availability but saw Simon commenting that of TIR is installed the flashlight will not be waterproof anymore.

The headlamps plastic crumbled after exposure to insect repellent and was hoping to use these rechargeable vape batteries to make a rechargeable headlamp. Where do i start? Cheers

If I'm gonna be running multiple batteries in parallel and the LEDs in series do I even need a buck driver as long as each battery is rated for the correct voltage? Or is having it just good precaution either way

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https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/s/pFxFtsl0AY

Unlike what I (and some reviewers assumed) the light isn’t glued together and the battery isn’t soldered in place. Simply wrapping a rubber band around the base of the head allowed it to be unscrewed from the body.

There is an o-ring. There are two springs, one positive and one negative for the driver. And there is even a spring at the tail.

The inner spring for the driver seemed to sit pretty far below the outer spring. I grabbed it with tweezers and pulled it up gently. After reassembling the light is now working properly (it wouldn’t turn off before).

Except for the bad pocket clip and smooth tailswitch I really like this light.

Wurkkos has their own branded batteries, which they sell for very little money when you buy a light. The 21700 5000mAh is an extra ~4EUR. I put it through the paces and it seems pretty good. Capacity test on a Vapcell S4+ 3.0 shows 5441mAh with the default 1A discharge current. YR1035+ battery tester shows 12.42mO internal AC resistance, about twice that of a Molicel P45B. Turbo on a TD01C measures 6514 lux vs 6513 lux with a Molicel P45B, so exactly the same.

This cell honestly seems great for the price. You probably get better performance out of a Molicel if you got some lumen monster light, but for anything <10A it's probably fine.

btw, I would not recommend their 18350s. On something like a TS11 you get significantly reduced turbo performance, you need a Vapcell M11 2.0 to drive these kind of lights to their full potential in the 18350 config.

While I was dreaming about a D4K 219b 4500K boosted and a D2 219b 4500K/UV my car told me that it agrees...