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    Any oldschool folk here from 10+ years ago?

    I started lurking and reading posts in 2002 and joined in 2004, but haven't been very active the last few years as house remodel and other hobbies have taken over. I am still making new flashaholics with family and friends though, the last one being just this Christmas [emoji12]
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    Lifetime Supply!

    Yes, if the tungsten is on the glass, then the xenon/halogen is not returning it to the filament = reduced bulb life
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    Lifetime Supply!

    Under-driven incans develop tungsten deposits on the glass. The glass may darken over time and reduce output.
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    Sold/Expired WTB Surefire G2Z Nitrolon

    G2Z with grip rings removed and clip added is my favorite P60 host.
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    What was the first (and last) flashlight that made you go "whoa . . ."

    Mag1185 was the first for me. The last was a 4,000 lumen XHP70 in a 2x 18350 host I built myself.
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    Discontinued flashlight that you love

    Ti Bitz. It is probably the most perfect form factor of my whole collection.
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    Where did all the oldtimers go.

    Old fart enough to still enjoy my incandescents!
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    Poll - Chinese Made Flashlights: Best Overall Quality

    I'll vote for Zebralight as best all around Chinese light. As for hosts, I have been impressed with Convoy lately. Very easy to mod.
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    Can a FET single mode Direct Drive driver be used for Hotwire?

    Hi, bigchelis I'm no expert on circuit boards, but I don't see why not. If your single mode is 100%, the FET is essentially direct drive. An FET produces very little heat, but it might have an amperage limit which could result in melted components and deformed spring. But if you are not...
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    lightweight emergency hiking light

    I'm a backpacker and I use the zebralight H32fw.
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