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    Need help on LX2 Lumamax.

    I had the same problem. I believe the light can get hot enough to melt through the three little plastic columns holding the circuit board in the tailcap. I had surefire just mail me a replacement tailcap.
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    New SureFire Maximus 1000 lumens!

    I've used the 500 lumen one at night for SAR/ rescue work and it's lasted the night which is all I've cared about. It has actually done at least two nights but I'm not using it at full brightness. I was pseudo concerned at first about the non swappable batteries but it hasn't let me down yet and...
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    New SureFire Maximus 1000 lumens!

    Maximus Upgraded to 1000lumens The Surefire Maximus is now 1000 lumens. Tempted to upgrade but I don't "need" more than my 500.:sigh: http://www.surefire.com/illumination/headlamps/maximus.html
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    Duracell Procell/Industrial Boxes (self discharge)

    Any update to this with test results?
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    Search and Rescue Field Light

    ==================Flashlight Recommendation Checklist================ 1) How would you prefer to purchase the light? ____I would like to purchase the light in person from a brick and mortar store. I am located in ______________. _X__This will be mail-order or Online (location doesn't matter)...
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    New Surefire UDR DOMINATOR loltastic price

    Does anyone know if it can run off 12volt and not just charge off 12 volt? Our ground sar team is looking for a portable searchlight/spotlight for our Argo vehicles. This would nicely fit the bill.
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    Cr123 powered charger?

    Hello, I'm wondering if there is a device I can put cr123's in and then use to charge devices. I know rayovac makes one to charge iPads but didn't know if anything else like it exists. I'm looking for a possible way to recharge a headlamp with. July in battery that recharges via ac or dc...
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    Surefire Updates?

    Any rumours on Surefire updating their headlamp line?
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    Suggest me a headlamp

    I'm looking for a new headlamp to live in my SAR bag for night hiking/ Ground Search and Rescue operations in Eastern Canada (Nova Scotia). Anywhere below where I check more than one option is where I am flexible. In reality I'm pretty flexible on all these options. I'm just considering all...
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    F04 Diffuser always falls off

    Hello, I EDC a surefire LX2 with surefires F04 diffuser on it ( I like the wide beam). My only problem is that over time with taking it on and off ( also do volunteer sar work where focused beam does better) it seems to stretch or get loose and no longer stay on. I put electrical tape on...
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    Surefire LX2 (Part 3)

    Finally ordered one, my first surefire. It's going to be a great May
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    Surefire’s 2009 New Lights Discussion - Part II

    I've been lurking os may have missed the answer but is the Ua2 optimus for sure scrapped or is it just put on hold?
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    PT Apex old versus new

    I am the proud new owner of a pt apex 60 lm. Just waiting now for it to arrive :popcorn:
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    PT Apex old versus new

    Hello , I'm looking at purchasing the pt apec ( 4xAA config) soon and was looking at pruchasing it through mountain equipment canada as I am in Canada. On the website they list it as a 60 lumen output. Is the difference between the 60lumen and 80 output signigifcant eneugh to warrant waiting or...
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    Any Flahoholic experiences from Vancouver, BC power outage?

    They're most likely off chasing the people who borrowed their lights. :candle:
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