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Mail came today, and put a smile on my face. The Zebralight SC62w I won only a few days ago was here!

Everything arrived fine. Thanks again, Doc.

Along with the light, Doc included a passel of spare parts, among which were lanyards, clips, spare o-rings, replacement switch covers, a couple of keyring lights, a pair of battery boxes, and an unexpected bonus: a tube of Frog Lube! Most of the spare parts came from some things Moldy Oldy donated, so here’s a shout-out to him. Thank you!

In our message exchange, I asked Doc whether he knew of a good diffuser for the Zebralight, and also mentioned in passing that I was going to take his lead, and pick up some Frog Lube. I like it because it is non-toxic if swallowed. Don’t get me wrong—I will resist the urge to take a taste! What concerns me is the likelihood that I will get some on my fingers, and later touch a hand to my mouth. Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised to find Doc had slipped in the Frog Lube.

In some ways, I feel like I did not deserve to win this fine flashlight. There are many long-time contributors to CPF who are more worthy. As a newbie around here, I am only beginning to pay my dues.

In other ways, however, I am the perfect recipient. If you’ve read some of my posts, you know I’m not here just for the freebies. I try to contribute what little I can. In addition, I had already decided to buy a neutral-white Zebralight flashlight and headlamp. This prize is going to someone who will appreciate it! Finally, I don’t own 25 or 50 flashlights. This one will only be my third “modern” light. I really need it!

But enough of that. Below are some photos of the unboxing. In a couple of weeks, I will post a short mini-review.

Thanks again, Doc. I’m having some fun with this.

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I have not seen a VC2 tread so I will ask the question here instead of making a new thread. I recently bought a VC2 charger. It said the battery is fully charged, I take it out, and put it back instantly and it starts charging it again. I take that battery out and put it on my Nitecore intelicharger and its at it third bar and still charging. Is there something wrong with chargers or batteries? With my Intellicharger I2, once it says that it is charged and put it back, it still indicates it is fully charged.

Only one battery charged fully and even the nitecore charger said it was fully charged. Not so for the other 7 batteries that I have. Thank you.
 
All batterys resist staying at maximum voltage. In fact if a batterys is charged to exactly 4.2volts, then taken off the charger, chances are by the time you stick it in a light its voltage is already below 4.2. Almost all betterys have a happy place between 10-90% charge. Anything above or below causes some minor damage(shortens life).

Now having said that, your batterys are probably charging to 4.2v (+ or - < 0.03v)but are self discharging to just below that, 4.19 or so. So when you pop them back in the charger, it recognizes a cell in need of a quick charge and charges it. Usually this charge lasts only a few minutes.

Edit: i just popped a freshly charged battery in my nitecore charger and it indeed performed a "top off". The cell only charged for 2 minutes. If you have the non digital charger with the 3 blinking battery shaped lights, remember every light indicates 33%. So the 3rd blinking light indicates a charge between 66-100% so the batterys your poping in could very well be at 99%.
 
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bdogps said:
I have not seen a VC2 tread so I will ask the question here instead of making a new thread. I recently bought a VC2 charger. It said the battery is fully charged, I take it out, and put it back instantly and it starts charging it again. I take that battery out and put it on my Nitecore intelicharger and its at it third bar and still charging. Is there something wrong with chargers or batteries? With my Intellicharger I2, once it says that it is charged and put it back, it still indicates it is fully charged.
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Do you have a multimeter you can test the voltage with? There is no way to tell for certain if it is charging the cells properly without knowing the termination voltage...a multimeter is essential for that reason. I'm not paranoid...I don't check every cell every time I charge...but it should be standard equipment for anyone who uses lithium-ion cells.
 
I have to say, I'm kind of more intrigued by what doc tosses in with a light then some of the lights ☺
Not saying lights are not all that just that, that little filler stuff is essential to a lot of us new guys. I never think of battery cases, O rings, etc so I never have any.

You guys are so considerate Doc and crew that join in the spirit it's amazing from my perspective.
Thank you.

Mike
 
I received my Nitecore TM26 yesterday, and all that I can say is WOW. It is a beast of a light, and it put out an ocean of light on turbo mode. The brightness is absolutely insane.

Thank you to moldyoldy for donating the light, and thedoc007 for organizing and running this giveaway thread. I very much appreciate the light, and know how much work thedoc007 put into the maintenance of this thread and shipping logistics. The extras were cool, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a tin of Altiods. My favorite mint.
 
Thanks to thedoc007 for running this thread and to all those who donated prizes. I'm new and learning about flashlights and hope to perhaps win something sometime and maybe donate when I learn what I hope to.
 
thedoc007 said:
Do you have a multimeter you can test the voltage with? There is no way to tell for certain if it is charging the cells properly without knowing the termination voltage...a multimeter is essential for that reason. I'm not paranoid...I don't check every cell every time I charge...but it should be standard equipment for anyone who uses lithium-ion cells.
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+1 forgot to mention that, its essential. Cells and chargers go bad all the time and this lets you know whats going wrong.
 
Next giveaway is live. This is another light/cell combo donated by MoldyOldy...credit to him for his generosity!

Thrunite TN35 (MT-G2) + 3*Eagletac 3400 mAh 18650s. Quite a thrower, while avoiding a pencil beam...a very useful beam profile, and of course the trademark pleasant MT-G2 tint.

The light comes in a metal case - definitely a cut above the typical cardboard box.

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If you already have several multi-18650 lights, please sit this one out. If you aren't familiar with lithium-ion cell safety, or at least willing to learn BEFORE you start using the light, please sit this one out. Ideally, I'd like this to go to someone who will use it regularly - this light is far too good to sit on a shelf.

If you ask for this light, you are agreeing not to sell it. If for whatever reason you no longer want it, you must give it away again. Profiting from it is not in the spirit of this thread, nor of MoldyOldy's donation.

Post must include "I am in for the Thrunite TN35" to be eligible. Please also include something interesting...a story, pic, video, or link. No judging based on content, but I want you to provide something of value to the thread. Commenting on other content or explaining who you might give a light to is fine (and in fact I encourage you to do so) but you need to provide something unique in your post also.

This one is available to all, willing to ship internationally. Will close the drawing and pick a winner at 2200 EST Thursday, July 23.

If you are new to the thread, read the first two posts! It will cover the general rules, and give you an idea of what to expect. I'd hate to see someone lose out on this giveaway because they didn't bother to read a few paragraphs.

Best of luck, and thanks again to MoldyOldy for the donation!
 
I am in for the Thrunite TN35

Wow awesome light, presently i only one 1 18650 light so im definitely hoping i get this one. Crime rate seams to be going up around here so this light will def see daily use for checking out back and deterring people with a wall of light

Thanks guys for the opportunity!
 
I am in for the Thrunite TN 35.
Very cool light and great giveaway thread you have here.
I am just starting to collect more lights. I have a bunch but mostly cheapies. I do love a good beam though!
 
I am in for the Thrunite TN35. I was a flight nurse for an air ambulance company. We were expanding our fleet of fixed wing aircraft for cross country trips, and that day was a momentous occasion: we were buying our first Lear Jet. I was enjoying outfitting the Lear Jet as a Mobile Intensive Care Unit. We were able to do it in such a way that we could stash the equipment and still provide Custom Charter service on the "dead legs" back to home base. The time came to take possession of the jet. We bought some Dom Perigon, brought the fine crystal and took all the principle employees for the maiden voyage. When we took off, we went nearly vertical as the power of the jet engines propelled us upward. We quickly arrived at 43,000 feet, the champagne was opened and served. As everyone settle in the pilots did an 8 point barrel role with nice pause when we were completely inverted. Not a single drop of champagne was spilled. That jet was one of the most fun aircraft I ever flew in. Take offs were like a roller coaster, whenever we were empty I would get to experience a variety of acrobatic maneuvers. The most amazing part was flying at sunrise or sunset and the views were truly "out of this world". When flying at night, you could see the bend of the horizon with nothing but stars above you. It felt like I think it might have been for the shuttle astronauts. After a severe back injury ended my career as a flight nurse, I made one last trip, taking my beautiful wife(also an RN) with me. I wanted to share the sunset, the view of the Milky Way, and the joy of flying in a Lear Jet so she could also share my joy. Years later, I still remember that first trip and the last one, and the years of joy in between! I was truly blessed in my career, not to mention my affinity for quality flashlights that started long, long ago.
 
I am in for the Thrunite TN35

[h=1]Beautiful Photo of South Bank Parklands – Brisbane, Australia[/h]
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Thank you MoldyOldy and Doc!
 
I am in for the Thrunite TN35. I have no 18650 lights but have joined the forum to learn and do research. I was looking for the best budget 18560 light for taking the dogs out at night (possums and other night-time creatures have been known to frequent) and for early morning/late night walks in summer when it is a little cooler. I was considering the Convoy C8 or the XinTD C8 V5 and this would be a huge step up. I've loved flashlights all my life (night-blind) and after 6 decades am stepping up learning about the new LED lights and batteries to power them. Thanks to MoldyOldy and thedoc007 for this great giveaway and all those who share their expertise on the forum.
 
I am in for the Thrunite TN35
I'd love to add a "Beast" light like this to my collection. Mostly I just have smaller 1 x 18650 and 1 x 16340 lights right now.

Here is a very cool film that I watched earlier today, on hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Over 2600 miles of trails link up from the Mexican border, through California, Oregon, and Washington, ending in Manning Park, BC, Canada (Just a few hours from where I live). It takes about 5 months, and covers all types of terrain - from arid desert, to snow covered mountain peaks in the Sierras, to swamps and rain forests. This trail is now on my bucket list!
 
I am in for the Thrunite TN35.

What an lovely and generous donation to the Community MoldyOldy!! :grin2:
Lovely good-quality light from Thrunite.

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I am in for the Thrunite TN35


​Holy cow was MIA from cpf for a month and I see this in the giveaway thread. I must join this giveaway!

A bit pissed at the moment as my car battery (less than 7 months old, warranty for 6 months, coincidence? :scowl:) died on me in the office parking lot earlier and I had to push start the car to get to the auto repair shop. Guess what!, I did the jump starting alone, huffed it down a parking ramp, one foot on clutch, another on the ground pushing. I swear I'm never doing that again seriously :shakehead, possibility of car going through the half wall and down 2 storeys but hey I wasn't thinking hahah.

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This might be of interest given our recent discussion of passwords.
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Thanks for the article, really didn't know it has come this far. But from my perspective, there's really nothing stored on my pc/laptop that would warrant additional security measures aside from a password. I guess what I'm trying to say is, no one would gain anything from hacking my stuff, well if just to annoy me then yeah that would work, otherwise my laptop is pretty sterile :D.

Effective distance of 50cm doesn't sound very threatening though, to be honest.

Okay so I just remembered something, you know those Nitecore Tube keychain light that go for USD9.99 or USD6.65 with coupon code?, at Retail Price of USD 9.99 the conversion should be roughly MYR40.00 in my country, so maybe to get profit you'd expect them to sell at MYR 60 or so (which I consider a rip-off already). To my unfortunate surprise the only store in my area are selling them at MYR100!, that's about USD25!, had to physically restrain from blurting curses of the price in front of the store owner. Is it just me being optimistic or are businesses usually like this?
 
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