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    some glow :)

    Those are amazing
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    need sharply cut off beam pattern rather than bright throw

    How about the Romisen RC-29? Romisen makes some inexpensive lights with lenses, providing a nice clean cut-off. There are higher powered lithium versions, but if he doesn't want the power, I'd recommend this: ShiningBeam Romisen RC-29 II R5 Flood-to-Throw LED Flashlight For 20USD shipped, he...
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    JetBeam Backup Series (XP-G R5) BC10 & BA20 Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOTS, and more!

    Re: JetBeam Backup Series (XP-G R5) BC10 & BA20 Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOTS, and mor If manufacturers make a circuit which will boost and buck, they usually are proud to advertise it as a feature. Given the other lights in the series, and Selfbuilt's warning about the dangerously high...
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    Fenix LD20 Switch Problem

    I would clean it with vinegar and then buff it. 4sevens sells complete spare fenix lxd tailcaps with switch and cover for 12 USD here http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=219 I don't have one anymore but I think that the size for the LxD and LDx are the same...maybe...
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    AA flashlight - Your thoughts

    Here's what I'd do with the $60... 1. Get the abovementioned JetBeam BA20 for $40 from shiningbeam...with it's simple 2 stage interface, forward clicky (can do momentary) and good brightness. 2. You could stop there, but rechargeables are so much better performing than alkaline batteries, so I'd...
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    Lost Fenix LD20 R4 and looking for a replacement

    It you don't mind less modes, perhaps you'd consider the Jetbeam BA20? It's a 2AA with a forward clicky. It has two modes for 30 or 250 lumens. Shiningbeam has it for $40.
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    Post if you've never owned a Zebralight!

    I don't have a Zebra because the UI sounds a little confusing to me and mostly because of the reports of bad quality. Right now, I'm very happy with my Fenix HL20: small, light, super smooth beam with integrated popup difuser for throw or flood, runs well on one AA NIMH, and has well spaced...
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    Oh, Man! Biking at night is FUUUUUNNNN

    One bad thing about cycling overnight: spiders making fresh webs :O
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    glow paint and auto bulbs

    I hope I'm not too late with the response here, but I have a bit of personal experience that hopefully someone else can learn from. I did try using glowinc's paint on the base of a regular 55w automotive bulb. It lasted less than a minute before filling the light assembly with black smoke. I...
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    1st prostate exam

    The secret is to shake hands with several doctors to size up their hands, and then pick the smallest one you can find. :) The worst part by far is...the worrying beforehand :) It doesn't hurt or anything and doesn't take very long. If you like spicy food, then you've felt much worse than...
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    Walmart Supercenter GITD Products

    I've been playing with the latex Krylon stuff for a few years. I use it everywhere because it's cheap but should warn everyone -it is no where near as bright or long glowing as more modern GID stuff. It does flow very well but it reduces as it dries- leaving smeared edges. It never fully...
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    AA mini mag parts.....

    As far as running the 2AA minimag led module on 4AA's--no it will not work. That circuit only boosts from 3v, and it'll fail quickly with 6 volts.
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    Suitable Headlamp???

    One nice option to consider with lights with seperate battery packs (such as the Apex) is you aren't limited to using that battery pack. You can easily snip the power wires and run them to a different battery pack. It's good you already understand what you need- higher battery capacity, and...
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    Help finding best front flasher - EOS or something else?

    If stretching the $30 budget isn't possible, I'd put several blinkies that use AAAs on the front or save a little more. If the $30 can become $40 or $50 with mod supplies, I'll throw in my vote for the EOS- except for the somewhat slow flashing. By replacing the stock optic with a 20mm IMS...
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    Silver paint for reflector sputtering?

    As stated above, use the krylon crystal clear gloss. I also tried using chrome paint and no matter how I did it, things turned into a smeary mess. I would advise you to test your skills on something other than reflectors. In a hurry to copy some of the masters' work a few years ago, I pretty...
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