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  1. Viking

    Seeking handheld flashlight with a tailcap switch with momentary on only (press & Hold)

    I'm looking for a flashlight (other than Surefire) with a tailcap switch with momentary on only, meaning the flashlight turns on when the tailcap is pressed and held, and turns off when released. It must not be able to be clicked permanently on, as I walk around with it in my pocket, and do not...
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    mAh vs. mWh

    I'm been told that in some electronic devices mAh will be the best ways to compare useful battery capacity from one battery to the next, and in other electronic devices mWh will be best suited. I guess it depends of discharge method of the particular device ( correct me if I'm wrong ). As I...
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    Does Lithium Button Cells leak ?

    Does Lithium Button Cells leak ? ( those used in wrist watches ).
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    New improved eneloops from october

    Sanyo announces that they come up with some new and improved eneloops , next month in Europe.
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    what's the reason for renaming the Maelstrom X10/S12 to MMU-X/MMU ?

    what's the reason for renaming the Maelstrom X10/S12 to MMU-X/MMU. I guess there must be some kind of explanation. Maybe an electronic upgrade or something like that. Does anybody knows ?
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    how many years can I expect a fluke multimeter to be within its specs

    How many years can I expect a fluke multimeter to be within its specs ( Or a similar top brand ). I realize there are no guarantees. But is there any realistic chance it will meet its specs for a lifetime ?
  7. Viking

    recommend me a light meter please

    I want a good quality light meter to measure lux readings from flashlights. Price is no big concern , accuracy and quality is. I know nothing about light meters , is there anything important I should consider before buying ? Can someone recommend me a specific one?
  8. Viking

    Eneloop storage: Charged or discharged ?

    I have some eneloops LSD NIMH cells. But I'm wondering whether I should store them charged or discharged. Does it make a difference?
  9. Viking

    Surefire LX2: How many candela?

    I have a surefire lx2. Does anyone know how many cadela it puts out. I wanna know , so I better can compare it to the new models in the 2012 catalog , where the candela is cited.
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    which batteritypes leak ?

    I know alkaline batteries can leak , but what about: lithium , lithium-ion , NiMH , and LSD NiMH , does they leak as well?
  11. Viking

    Ra Clicky lumens vs. surefire lumens

    Does anyone know if Ra Clicky/HDS is honest about the lumens output , like surefire is. Is it measered from the same distance?
  12. Viking

    Beamshots comparisons site

    On this site there are some Beamshots taken at the same location from different flashlights. http://www.wikilight.de/vergleich.php?a=61&b= I remember there also is a rusian Beamshots coparison site like this , if anyone has the link to it , it would be very much appriciatet. Edit: I...
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    Categorize Flashligt brands by quality

    I am quite new to this hobby. So will someone please help me with the basics. If you should place the brands in the categories below , how would you place them. I know there will be different opinions , but thats okay. Category 1. The very best quality Category 2. Top quality Category 3...
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