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    Is the plastic in cheap flashlights, hazardous?

    Now imagine, those feet as your forehead, and those sandal straps as the forehead pad of a headlamp. Can forget about going outside for a long time.
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    Is the plastic in cheap flashlights, hazardous?

    Actually, I think the "rubber" parts of the flashlight is the major contributor to the smell. I think the flashlight, which had the same smell, I got from Dollarama had some rubber parts too. But then, the rubber parts kind of have their own "smell". Well, they have to cut cost somewhere...
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    Is the plastic in cheap flashlights, hazardous?

    The headlamp that I bought in particular was the one with the laser, I think the plastic smells because of the type of plastic, the quality, and how it was manufactured. I'm tempted to buy some of the other cheap headlamps from DX, just because of the price. But I'm more than sure that the...
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    The toughest AAA

    I would say Arc too. But mine somehow ended up with a tiny smudge/mark/dent on it. Don't remember exactly how it happened, I think I packed it against some material (synthetic leather?). Maybe a chemical reaction, just like how some materials will bond or corrode when packed next to each...
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    Is the plastic in cheap flashlights, hazardous?

    I just bought some cheap plastic headlamps from DX, and they have a distinct smell to them (not all that surprised). A plastic flashlight I bought at Dollarama some time ago had this exact same smell. What is this smell? And is it (plastic and/or odour) hazardous to health? I don't want to...
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    Charging one battery using another

    Well, after like 30 minutes the battery went dead again. And that's without turning on the light. A lot of you have said, the dead battery may not be able to fully charge. That is true depending on the capacities involved. If both batteries are of the same capacity, the end result will most...
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    Charging one battery using another

    Does this really work well? (when there's no other way to charge your batteries) I went cycling today, and when it was night time, I turned on my backlight and nothing. And I don't remember it being dim the last time used it. But I may have left it on. When I got home, I checked the light...
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    A little technical question about CFL bulbs.

    I was looking at a 15 W CFL bulb and noticed the voltage and amp rating. 120 V and 220 mA (varies between brands). When I calculate that, it comes out to 26.4 watts. So does that mean that it consumes about 26 W of electricity to output 15 W of light? (does that even make sense?) If I...
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    Two Rear LED Bike Lights - A joint CPF Review

    I just got two of these today. The Planet Bike Super Flash that is. I noticed one thing on steady mode. The .5 watt is actually pulsing and not on constantly. For those of you who have one, It's just like Fenix LOPSE on primary or dim mode. I guess if it was truely constant, it would be...
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    Is it possible to get good supercaps if you live Canada?

    My instructor mentioned that because of exporting restrictions (I think by the manufacturer), some of the better (Last time I checked, the highest cap I saw was 12F at 2.5V, but I think he means better ones) supercaps are pretty hard to obtain if you live in Canada. Simply because, no one would...
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    Question about making accessories for existing products.

    Ok, so lets just pretend that the Arc AAA did not come with a metal clip. And lets pretend that metal clips did not exist (or did not exist for its size). Then I come along and design that metal clip according to Arc AAA's dimensions. Ok, how about this. An accessory that changes the original...
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    Question about making accessories for existing products.

    Hi, Just wanted to know if for example: I made an accessory for, oh... lets say... my Arc AAA, and decide to market the accessory and sell it (mass produce). Would I have to get permission from the makers of the product? I guess I would need permission(usually pay a fee, right?) for...
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    Anyone have the Planet Bike Super Flash Rear Light?

    I just checked this light out yesterday at the store. It's bright! Someone in the bike club I'm in was using it last Wednesday night, so I got to see it be used at night. Has anyone tried using this as a flashlight/mini worklight? I just bought two new (cheap) bikes, and I'm going to...
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    Do rechargeables behave similar to capacitors?

    (A DC circuit) In that, once a capacitor is fully charged. The current flow will stop. (At least the way I understand it, it will stop) I don't remember ever reading about over charging a capacitor, except applying too high of a voltage, but that's a different matter. Now, if I took one...
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    How Many Lumens Does the Sun Produce

    Hm..., 1. How big is the sun? -It is much bigger than earth. 2. How bright is the sun? -Very bright. 3. Can we produce light that is as bright, or brighter than the sun? -Sure, why not? -But..., I think no matter how bright of a light we can produce, it can hardly surpass what the sun...
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