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    What is the purpose of UV flashlights?

    But now we can add some craziness to what UV lights can do... I saw a post on social media (credible, right?) that if you shine a UV light (in the dark of course) on the face of someone who's had Covid vaccines, then little white spots will show up on their face while unvaccinated people will...
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    Why round bottoms?

    Eons ago, I think it was Bianchi (holsters) that bought the B-Lite flashlight company. Bianchi sold a ton of holsters and police gear so adding a flashlight seemed to make sense. I still have a B-Lite flashlight. It's built as tough or tougher than Maglite. They were incandescent at the time...
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    Automatic knives, valid for use?

    I love 'em. There are SO many times I had something in my one hand and needed to do a cut with my free hand. An auto makes it so simple and easy to work. All in all, it's simply a "better" tool. Of the several I have, one of my favorites is my letter opener; a Boker Automatic Kalashnikov Mini...
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    emergencies comms

    That would be a very bad idea. Without at least a Tech license and some experience learning how comms work, you would do more harm than good. Plus, hams take it very badly when someone gets on the air without a license and Fox Hunters like to find those people and turn them in... just for fun...
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    What's your ideal watch?

    I'll first answer the OP question: My favorite watch is any Citizen EcoDrive that has the Atomic feature (auto time setting from the Denver signal). I inherited a Rolex from my older brother, but I truly do not like that it has to be moved all the time to keep it running. All the Citizen...
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    Heresy -- Flashlights are useless

    Specifically addressing the OP; note that any flashlight can be a lantern but a lantern can't be a flashlight. Just saying... One of my favorites is my Nitecore LR12. In it's collapsed form, it's a great flashlight or a tailstand lantern bouncing off a ceiling. Then it can be a great "real"...
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    Best Responsible Resellers for Zebralight With Great Customer Service?

    I guess I need to offer my personal experience with Zebralight Irving TX. I ordered a headlamp the middle of this week and got it today, Saturday (near Houston). I immediately got an email of the order and it included the tracking number. So, I have nothing but praise for buying directly from...
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    Zebralight still the way to go for a AA headlamp?

    So wow. The H53fc took only two days to get to me from Irving, TX. And I have to thank you guys for suggesting it. It's twice as bright as my older H50W so great for working under a car. It does not have quite the spread, but it's still quite spready so I have no complaints on that count. I...
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    Zebralight still the way to go for a AA headlamp?

    Well, I took a leap of faith and ordered the H53fc today, so I guess I'll have first hand experience pretty soon.
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    Zebralight still the way to go for a AA headlamp?

    I'm looking at the Zebralights myself (again), but I am confused by how many different models they have now. Can someone point me to whichever AA ZL headlight that is warmish, bright, and sort of floody? I use Eneloops exclusively for power. I had a H50W that I liked, but it got lost in a move...
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    Jet III Pro - ST is failing

    Will do. Thanks.
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    Jet III Pro - ST is failing

    Thanks, but I had already shorted the batt to the body to bypass the switch, and the light is still dim. That was the simple part. Do you know where I might get the correct driver? If I can acquire it, I can probably replace it myself. I've done some micro electronic stuff before.
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    Jet III Pro - ST is failing

    I thought I'd ask this question here as much for any help I can get from users as from the company itself. I bought my Jet III Pro-ST about 8 or so years ago. It has been great all that time. It was never my primary light, so I never did put that much time on it, but I found it very useful for...
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    Could Use Some Transformer Help

    Well then, you can see why I asked for some help. ;) I clearly thought that brightness would depend upon the lights' input voltage. That cleared up, I'm not married to dual brightness. I only thought it would be nice. That might make it even easier because all I really need is a simple 120VAC...
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    Could Use Some Transformer Help

    Hey all, I can't find any reading lamps that are configured the way I like (from a design and attach standpoint), so I'm rolling my own. The bulbs I've bought are these linked here...
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