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    SureFire 30th Anniversary Collector Set Registry

    I have GS0074 I wouldn't worry too much about the deal found on ebay, it looks like one seller cleared a bunch out cheap, now they are gone. Still may not be going for full retail, but it doesn't look like any more real cheap deals.
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    are there any reliable lights?

    Ive had many lights over the last few years, put some miles on a few of them with only two failures. One after a couple of fairly nasty drops, and one simply D.O.A. (Both were well spoken of names here) Reading your high failure rate, I would have to ask do other things you own also fail this...
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    Makita 18V powering a LED strip

    I think you will find that those packs will have good internal protection, you should not hurt them, your lights will just sudenly turn off (as will the radio). I would be really shocked to find any removable tool pack that was not so protected, just imagine using one of the lights that come in...
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    Flashlight Explosion

    I hope any/all illness from this passes quickly, I too have read some of the threads here and I doubt there would be any permanent effects especially since you put a mask on for the cleanup. I like how much power lithium offers in a small package, but there is a bit of risk.
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    Previously P.O. but now Happy Surefire 6P Owner

    Re: Pissed off Surefire 6P Owner I'm pretty sure they are warranted, send them an email. Otherwise it sounds like the pin (or rivet) holding you switch together has worked loose and ma be an easy fix. have a look at this thread, at the pictures in the first post, they show the pin quite...
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    Shorty & Longman T-shirts!

    I think I'd be in for one.
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    Whats the most expensive flashlight you have ever lost?

    Only light Iv'e lost (AFAIK) was a Dorcy bought at a local store, about $30. My pearl handle Case mid-folder knife, that I miss a bit, have a few nice replacements though.
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    Help needed for Noob in 18650 batt/charger

    I think we need to know a little more, like what battery do you have? or more specificaly is it protected or not. I ask because if the first time you used the light, and it is an unprotected cell, and you used it until you saw the light go dim, then it will most likely belong in the recycle...
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    Solarforce L2 questions

    Does Surefire have a patent in China or H.K. ? Is their patent worldwide? Have they ever sued Leef, Lumens Factory, or FiveMega?
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    Power outages, bad weather, some thoughts...

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    Windup Light

    I have a Freeplay, different model though, I think they are the best quality wind up I have handled. They are well made and should last a long time, till the batteries inside give out anyway. I also have one of the radios they make, just as good! Hope this helps :) edit: just a quick...
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    Do you dispose of your underperforming batteries?

    I used to keep them forever, but I work for a living now and don't have to bother zaping them every few weeks to keep them going anymore. Cells that are just a bit below par these days, I will pass along to familly and friends as they are likely to just torture them with care anyway. Cells...
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    17670 and 18650 in series

    If the cells are not protected, then this is an excelent example of the possible danger. When the 17670 goes flat, the 18650 will or at least may begin reverse charging it, this is what can lead to venting with flame :poof: Lithiums should not be run this way. Protected cells maybee if you...
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    17670 and 18650 in series

    I think it just won't work. The cell in the back has to reach forward into the body of the light to make contact with the first battery, Remember that the body extends past the battery so that there is room for the switch to go on, so the 18650 battery is too big to do this. It is also a bit...
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    Vancouver Get-together?

    I'm going to be in Victoria in a few weeks to visit my grandma, one night I'll step out with an ROP and shine it towards Vancouver, Best I can do (;
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