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    Why are flashlights so interesting? Why are LED flashlights a hobby?

    I started collecting flashlights when early in my thirties and now in my forties I'm still spending far more than I should on them. Luckily I have a very understanding wife and two little girls who are already showing early signs of being enamoured of flashlights. Never really considered why I...
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    How Often to You Read This LED Forum

    Not as often as I used to, got another baby on the way so trying to save up my pennies - although I've just browsed selfbuilt's excellent Outdoor Beamshots thread and my juices are flowing again. I guess the new baby can always wear bin bags... :devil:
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    Eagletac or Fenix ?

    You're quite right - must remember not to post whilst under the influence... :oops: :drunk:
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    Eagletac or Fenix ?

    Welcome to the forums :welcome: - be prepared to say goodbye to your money :grin2: I have the fenix LD20 and can confirm that is very reliable indeed with the rechargeable AA's I feed it with. The Q5 is a "warmer" tint that looks nice but doesn't throw quite as far as the "cooler" tint (more...
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    Are any one cell lights regulated?

    Protected 18650 batteries cut off at approx. 2.7 - 2.75 v to protect the battery - running below 3.6 v is fine. A lot of the "decent" torches don't have full regulation in 1x18650 configuration, including fenix and jetbeam models to mention just 2.
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    CATAPULT OWNERS PLEASE READ - Potential Serious Problem - **SOLVED**

    Major design flaw methinks - was about to get one of these to add to my recently bought TK40 and M2XC4 but after looking at those photos I'll be looking elsewhere - thanks for posting them and I feel your pain.
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    Whats like a TK40 ?

    I think if you tried the eagletac you would be pleasantly surprised by the amount of useable side spill ;) The batteries were high capacity 2700's and were charged on a fast charger so you may be right that it made them defective, although they registered the same charge as the others when...
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    Whats like a TK40 ?

    Having bought a TK40 and an eagletac M2XC4 cool white led in the last few weeks I can say that the eagletac trumps the TK40 on many levels. The beam throws a LOT further with a still very useful side spill. It feels more balanced in the hand and the rotary switch is a much better method IMHO...
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    Central UK Get Together 2007/8

    Same here, but still keen on the get-together (bright torches and beer essential) :D
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    Run-Time Plot - CMG Reactor

    These newbies don't know how lucky they are with their fancy "Q5 I can hit a barn door at 300 yards and the beam is pure white" posh torches. :D
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    Fenix T1 Comparison Review

    Amazing - I've been pondering which of these 3 torches to get, and lo and behold you produce comparitive size AND beamshot photos! Mere words can't express my delight - get yourself over to Scotland and the drinks are on me!!! :santa::drunk:
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    Run-Time Plot - CMG Reactor

    Way to go digging up an OLD thread!!! :eek: ;) I remember having one of these and showing it off to my mates - would love to track it down wherever it's hiding in my house now - I'm sure I'd love the feeble sickly green glimmer it gives out compared to my P4's and cree's!!!
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    just got my P3D CE Premium Q5 in!! my very first flashlight review...

    Thank you medicmerlynn for updating the first post - I have removed my post in the interests of making this thread more compact and readable.
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    Central UK Get Together 2007/8

    Definitely up for it - would have to be before march as my fiancee is due to give birth around the 10th - as much as I love torches, I don't think she'd appreciate it if I left her holding the baby.... :eek:
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    Is there ever get togethers in the UK?

    I like the idea of all of us uk torch-nuts meeting up to compare torches (and maybe sinking a few beers :) ) I really don't mind where we meet as it will be a long drive for me from Scotland anyway.
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