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FamouzStarz · Nov 13, 2008

that craftsman is holding it's own what model is it?

joedirt · Nov 13, 2008

southern_x said: ↑

that craftsman is holding it's own what model is it?
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Not sure, but the sears # is 3493685 Luxeon K2 LED Tool Light.

Hotdog · Nov 13, 2008

I ordered a few flashlights from deal extreme. I've already forgotten what they were called, but I will report back when they arrive from Hong Kong.

slo2sixty · Nov 13, 2008

i got a mill candle that just plugs into the cig lighter...mag with led and another led forgot what it was but its brighter than the mag

Hotdog · Nov 19, 2008

hey Chris, I just ordered a few from Fenix.

Among the order were a few small ones and then I couldn't resist the TK11. I also ordered the 18650 battery and charger.

I got one of the deal extreme lights and they are nice, but I need something really good to compare them to. I still have another on backorder.

I think that I have an addiction.

joedirt · Nov 19, 2008

lsocoee said: ↑

I think that I have an addiction.
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+1. My wife doesn't understand why I need to have so many flashlights. "So I have one when I need one." I always tell her. Then I get the eye roll.

It's almost like my fascination with the razor knives that I keep buying everytime I go to the Depot. I buy 'em and buy 'em and buy 'em and damn if I can't find one when I need it. I probably have 50 somewhere in the house.

SocalMan22 · Nov 19, 2008

Went lobster fishing off the cliffs and we needed flashlights and i have 3 in my truck 2 mags and a tripod led one. the maglight i have is the led one and man is it bright as hell im going to be getting a couple more on black friday saw them for $15 somewhere.

chris4x4 · Nov 19, 2008

lsocoee said: ↑

hey Chris, I just ordered a few from Fenix.

Among the order were a few small ones and then I couldn't resist the TK11. I also ordered the 18650 battery and charger.

I got one of the deal extreme lights and they are nice, but I need something really good to compare them to. I still have another on backorder.

I think that I have an addiction.
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LOL, Your gonna love that light! I got a few of the protected 18650's, and also got an "orange" ring to replace the "tactical" grip near the rear. More comfortable to hold with it removed IMHO.

Hotdog · Nov 21, 2008

I just got that light. It is awesome. I showed it to my coworker and he accidentilly shot my eyes and I'm still seeing spots. My backyard raccoons aren't going to know what hit them. I'm running cr123 right now, but I've got some 18650s that I'll charge up this evening.

I bought a few other smaller lights that I'll get some comparison shots of. In my current arsenal: 2D LED Maglite, 3D LED Maglite, AA Deal Extreme, CR123 Deal Extreme, Fenix TK11, Lowe's 3 LED 3 AAA, Fenix L0D, Fenix P1D, and Fenix E01.

chris4x4 · Nov 21, 2008

lsocoee said: ↑

I just got that light. It is awesome. I showed it to my coworker and he accidentilly shot my eyes and I'm still seeing spots. My backyard raccoons aren't going to know what hit them. I'm running cr123 right now, but I've got some 18650s that I'll charge up this evening.

I bought a few other smaller lights that I'll get some comparison shots of. In my current arsenal: 2D LED Maglite, 3D LED Maglite, AA Deal Extreme, CR123 Deal Extreme, Fenix TK11, Lowe's 3 LED 3 AAA, Fenix L0D, Fenix P1D, and Fenix E01.
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NICE! Im really happy with the TK11. At work today, a guy didnt belive the light was comming from that size of flashlight. Just so you know, The TK11 is only regulated with the CR123 batts. Not with the 18650's. The 18650's will still give more light for a longer time, but the output will diminish as the battery discharges.

pittim · Nov 21, 2008

I'm really liking the Fenix TK11 and the Surefire 6P LED. Both are the same price. I like the fact that the Fenix has a turbo mode, but like the fact that the 6P is brighter for longer (80 lum 11 hours for the 6P vs 60 lum 10 hours for the TK11)

Wish I could find a comparison of them.

pittim · Nov 22, 2008

Oh great, another flashlight I'm interested in. Stupid internet!

http://www.eagletac.com/overview.html?7

EagleTac T10L
Output: 255 / 60 lumen
Runtime: 2 / 13 hours (18650 battery)
MSRP: $89

Fenix TK11
Output: 225 / 60 lumen
Runtime: 2.7 / 12 hr (18650)
1.5 / 10 hr (2x CR123a)
MSRP: $78

SureFire 6P LED
Output: 80 lumen
Runtime: 11 hours (2x CR123a)
MSRP: $89

Chris, what exactly does regulated mean? On the T10L's specifications, it says

· Two modes of output, selected by turning the bezel:
→ Turbo Mode: Constant 255 Lumens* regulates 2 hour to 50%
→ General Mode: Constant 60 Lumens* regulates 13 hours to 50%
Care to explain what that means?

Jeremyjet1 · Nov 22, 2008

I have 5 streamlights 2 d cell maglites and 2 coast tactical leds. All but one are led. I love the streamlights by far and have a streamlight Luxeon flashlight on the way. If u check ebay the streamlights are cheap!!! Check out surefires also.

kmrofka · Nov 22, 2008

a 4d maglit a 5cell rechargable maglite and a surefire Z2 all for work

chris4x4 · Nov 22, 2008

pittim said: ↑

Chris, what exactly does regulated mean? On the T10L's specifications, it says

· Two modes of output, selected by turning the bezel:
→ Turbo Mode: Constant 255 Lumens* regulates 2 hour to 50%
→ General Mode: Constant 60 Lumens* regulates 13 hours to 50%
Care to explain what that means?
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Regulated means that the light will maintain max out put until the battery is depleted, or slowly dim, then it will rapidly go dim. Run times are calculated from max out put until 50% out put.
Another thing to look at is "throw" measued in "LUX @ 1 Meter". The T10L has slightly more lumens than the TK11, but the TK11 has much higher "LUX", so it will shine farther. Check out light reveiws.com. Also, lumes needs to be 4 times more to see a 2 times brighter light. I.e., a 200 lumen light will look twice as bright as a 50 lumen light, all things being equal.

concrete jedi · Nov 22, 2008

I carry a aaa maglight on my person, and have a c maglight in the truck. But I have it in behind the second row seats and its difficult to get to, might have to look at the driver seat mod.

piercedtiger · Nov 22, 2008

chris4x4[OP] said: ↑

Regulated means that the light will maintain max out put until the battery is depleted, or slowly dim, then it will rapidly go dim. Run times are calculated from max out put until 50% out put.
Another thing to look at is "throw" measued in "LUX @ 1 Meter". The T10L has slightly more lumens than the TK11, but the TK11 has much higher "LUX", so it will shine farther. Check out light reveiws.com. Also, lumes needs to be 4 times more to see a 2 times brighter light. I.e., a 200 lumen light will look twice as bright as a 50 lumen light, all things being equal.
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So does that mean the light could "surge" to a higher output when the batteries are fresh, but circuitry limits the power/draw to maintain a specified output for a specified period of time?

concrete jedi said: ↑

I carry a aaa maglight on my person, and have a c maglight in the truck. But I have it in behind the second row seats and its difficult to get to, might have to look at the driver seat mod.
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I love having mine on the side of the seat! So nice to be able to just reach down and grab it on the way out of the truck.

chris4x4 · Nov 22, 2008

piercedtiger said: ↑

So does that mean the light could "surge" to a higher output when the batteries are fresh, but circuitry limits the power/draw to maintain a specified output for a specified period of time?
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In the tests I have seen, No. Most often, the light is at 95% with "fresh" batteries, and as they are used, the regulation actually moves the power to the bulb up to near 99% or so. Sometimes this happens in 10 seconds, sometimes longer. Then, when the battery is almost dead, light output drops fast. My experiance in this field is VERY limited, so I could be off.

pittim · Nov 22, 2008

chris4x4[OP] said: ↑

Regulated means that the light will maintain max out put until the battery is depleted, or slowly dim, then it will rapidly go dim. Run times are calculated from max out put until 50% out put.
Another thing to look at is "throw" measued in "LUX @ 1 Meter". The T10L has slightly more lumens than the TK11, but the TK11 has much higher "LUX", so it will shine farther. Check out light reveiws.com. Also, lumes needs to be 4 times more to see a 2 times brighter light. I.e., a 200 lumen light will look twice as bright as a 50 lumen light, all things being equal.
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I found the T10L for about $65 online, and the TK11 is around $75 online. I'm not really interested in a long distance thrower, as I'd be using it mainly for outdoors stuff and don't need to see something 500-600 feet away, so the longer throw of the TK11 isn't really an advantage (to me) over the T10L. I do like the fact that the T10L is regulated with 18605s and the 60 lumen output (the output i'd be using the most) is an hour longer on the T10L. BUT, there's more aftermarket stuff for the TK11 vs the T10L since the T10L is brand new and the company is pretty damn new too I believe.

When did buying a flashlight get so complicated

chris4x4 · Nov 23, 2008

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When did buying a flashlight get so complicated
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Check out www.4sevens.com I tghink they carry most high end lights, and if you get a Fenix light, they give a lifetime warranty on them. I think they carry the T10L also.

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