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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #50 on: July 11, 2016, 03:21:51 PM »
Search 'waterproof cree led torch' and it's like standing in front of the supermart milk fridge-
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xwaterproof+cree+led+torch.TRS0&_nkw=waterproof+cree+led+torch&_sacat=0

Dolphin lanterns? Sheesh and the kids reckon I live in the past!
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #51 on: July 11, 2016, 03:49:52 PM »
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #52 on: July 11, 2016, 07:11:30 PM »
The "Dorcy" brand products include LED bulbs to replace ordinary bulbs.
They come in various ratings for 2x D, 3x D, and 6V Lantern type torches.
Also suitable for AA, & C type battery torches.
Claimed 10 Year life or 100,000hrs. as well as low power requirement.
Dorcy also make waterproof torches for divers, have done for years.
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #53 on: July 12, 2016, 11:26:26 AM »
There's no substitute for quality, just been to the cape, we were spotting crocs from seisa beach on red island with my x21 led lensar. Not sure of distance but it would be more than 500m.
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #54 on: July 12, 2016, 04:19:38 PM »
and if you want to take it to ridiculous levels

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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #55 on: July 12, 2016, 06:13:44 PM »
can I get these in 52"
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #56 on: July 13, 2016, 08:49:03 AM »
Love to know what his battery life was?  >:D
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #57 on: July 13, 2016, 11:13:52 AM »
I am considering the Convoy L6 as my next torch purchase, Its an amazing torch for ?$75 with a real 3800LM output. I don't think you will find better value for money. Here is a review of it.


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But then also a part of me says I could make a water cooled 36000LM (half of the one in the other video so keep it a more practical size) smaller than a dolphin torch that has 10 times the power for about the same money and use two 18v cordless batteries that I already have set up in series to power it. I do have time to think about it as there are multiple things above it in the to buy list first, although I do have a birthday coming up.



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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #58 on: July 13, 2016, 11:17:48 AM »
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But then also a part of me says I could make a water cooled 36000LM (half of the one in the other video so keep it a more practical size) smaller than a dolphin torch that has 10 times the power for about the same money and use two 18v cordless batteries that I already have set up in series to power it. I do have time to think about it as there are multiple things above it in the to buy list first, although I do have a birthday coming up.
Do it!
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #59 on: July 13, 2016, 11:20:27 AM »
Quote from: Fizzie on July 13, 2016, 08:49:03 AM
Love to know what his battery life was?  >:D

Some rough calculations gives me about 5 mins with the 8 LEDs and about 4 mins with the 11 LEDs
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #60 on: July 13, 2016, 11:25:44 AM »
Quote from: tryagain on July 13, 2016, 11:20:27 AM
Some rough calculations gives me about 5 mins with the 8 LEDs and about 4 mins with the 7 LEDs
you need 8
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #61 on: July 13, 2016, 11:40:44 AM »
Quote from: tryagain on July 13, 2016, 11:20:27 AM
Some rough calculations gives me about 5 mins with the 8 LEDs and about 4 mins with the 7 LEDs

why is it more time with more LEDs  ???
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #62 on: July 13, 2016, 11:47:17 AM »
Quote from: Joff on July 13, 2016, 11:40:44 AM
why is it more time with more LEDs  ???
Just corrected it, it was supposed to be 11 not 7 when he added to extra 3 on
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #63 on: July 13, 2016, 11:56:53 AM »
Just got this off ebay...http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/142030408096

They have some nice 3 cree led chipset replacements for the D size maglights producing over 1000lm
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #64 on: July 13, 2016, 12:20:39 PM »
Quote from: tryagain on July 13, 2016, 11:47:17 AM
Just corrected it, it was supposed to be 11 not 7 when he added to extra 3 on

ok. that makes more sense  :cheers:
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #65 on: July 13, 2016, 12:23:43 PM »
Quote from: tryagain on July 13, 2016, 11:13:52 AM
I am considering the Convoy L6 as my next torch purchase, Its an amazing torch for ?$75 with a real 3800LM output. I don't think you will find better value for money. Here is a review of it.

http://budgetlightforum.com/node/43503
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?419516-Review-Convoy-L6-(XHP-70-2x26650)

actually all the reviews rave about it..

Convoy L6 3,800 lumen Cree XHP70 1A and 3C
Emitter type : N2 3A 5000K,
Include Batteries : Pair of Keeppower 5200ma 26650s,
Include Charger : Nitecore D2 Digital Charger

$107 delivered to Melbourne with batteries and charger.

from http://asflashlights.com/
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #66 on: July 13, 2016, 01:07:07 PM »
Quote from: Bird on July 13, 2016, 11:17:48 AM
Do it!

Seriously thinking about it, I have 18 items I'd need sitting in my eBay cart totaling $75.44, but I need to convince myself it would actually be useful as opposed to just because I could.

Quote from: Bird on July 13, 2016, 12:23:43 PM
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/43503
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?419516-Review-Convoy-L6-(XHP-70-2x26650)


Some good beamshots in the CPF review and I have looked at some but not all of the 57 :o pages in the BLF thread.

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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #67 on: July 13, 2016, 01:12:42 PM »
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...but I need to convince myself it would actually be useful as opposed to just because I could.
No you don't.. DO IT!
If my eyes and soldering skills were better I'd love to do this sorta Shit :(

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Some good beamshots in the CPF review and I have looked at some but not all of the 57 :o pages in the BLF thread.
I like that place cause a lot of light designers/builders post up there, and answer questions directly..

as I said fer 107 you couldn't go wrong.
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #68 on: July 13, 2016, 01:33:51 PM »
Quote from: dales133 on July 13, 2016, 11:56:53 AM
Just got this off ebay...http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/142030408096

They have some nice 3 cree led chipset replacements for the D size maglights producing over 1000lm


It starts out with a 140lm upgrade, next it's a $25 800lm ish torch, then before long you are deciding whether to buy a 3800lm torch of build a 36000lm monster.

I bought a 1000lm drop in for my 3D mag light a few years back and while it was a massive improvement I think I would have been better off buying a purpose made LED torch for the money.

Quote from: Bird on July 13, 2016, 01:12:42 PM
No you don't.. DO IT!


What I need to do is get back outside and finish off my current project/fridge slide instead of dreaming about a new one.

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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #69 on: July 13, 2016, 01:39:42 PM »
Quote from: tryagain on July 13, 2016, 01:33:51 PM
It starts out with a 140lm upgrade, next it's a $25 800lm ish torch, then before long you are deciding whether to buy a 3800lm torch of build a 36000lm monster.

I bought a 1000lm drop in for my 3D mag light a few years back and while it was a massive improvement I think I would have been better off buying a purpose made LED torch for the money.

What I need to do is get back outside and finish off my current project/fridge slide instead of dreaming about a new one.
I hear you.
My mini maglights been in my backpack traveling asia many times plus everywheee else for me so its got some sentimental value.
That and it needed a new lense and bulb anyway.
And yes ive got more unfinnished projects on the go than i care to mention
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #70 on: July 31, 2016, 09:44:47 PM »
I'm looking for 4 torches (wife, I and 2 rug rats) ideally with vertical charging mount which can cope with a bit of shaking, but I can't figure out for the world of me what I should be searching for on eBay...

Any help would be appreciated!! :)
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #71 on: August 01, 2016, 02:02:45 AM »
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #72 on: August 01, 2016, 08:56:10 AM »
Yep but you need to take the batteries out to charge them, it would be awesome if I could find a 12V wall charger/torch mount ... I'm not sure if I'm being particularly clear which is why I'm probably struggling to find one! Sorry!  >:( :D
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #73 on: August 01, 2016, 10:59:46 AM »
I see what you're saying but then you have to ask yourself why doesn't the marketplace have what you particularly want? My answer would be because households, particularly with kids, use AA/AAA batteries a lot and with LED torches now you may only need to charge them once or twice a year anyway. So you either use alkalines (and not bloody Duracell coppertops that leak) or rechargeables and that means pre-charged like Eneloops since they wont self-discharge when not in use. You also have a spare set on hand ready to go unlike fixed batteries. When you think about it even our tradey cordless power tools have removable batteries and we usually get the torch with them but unlike those Eneloops you need to be using the batteries regularly or they'll die.
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Re: Torch Envy
« Reply #74 on: August 01, 2016, 03:50:29 PM »
Quote from: The Oracle
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/43503
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?419516-Review-Convoy-L6-(XHP-70-2x26650)

actually all the reviews rave about it..

Convoy L6 3,800 lumen Cree XHP70 1A and 3C
Emitter type : N2 3A 5000K,
Include Batteries : Pair of Keeppower 5200ma 26650s,
Include Charger : Nitecore D2 Digital Charger

$107 delivered to Melbourne with batteries and charger.

from http://asflashlights.com/
Still think this is great value
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