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Semi-OT: Flashlight recommendations
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Post 46 made on Tuesday August 21, 2018 at 12:24
Ernie Gilman
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Nope.
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Post 47 made on Tuesday August 21, 2018 at 12:57
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Surprised that I didn't see more Nitecore.

[Link: techtoolsupply.com]

For the money, I can't find a better made flashlight. I roll with this guy...

[Link: techtoolsupply.com]

Go with rechargeable only batteries though. Otherwise, the Milwaukee lights are great too. I use the larger flashlight and a few of their M12 flood lights. I haven't run across an install that's not covered between the Nitecore and Milwaukee M12 stuff.
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Post 48 made on Thursday August 23, 2018 at 07:31
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[Link: streamlight.com]

Runs on AA which we always have nearby. Strobe mode? Let’s just say I never see it when I turn it on. Must be one of those modes no easily found unlike other flashlights. Repair and service fantastic. Broke a lense, gave me a new light. I recall putting in tool bad lense up and dropping another tool onto the lense. Never broke on by dropping it. Durable and never had a failure since I have had them. Going on 7-9 years approximately.
Post 49 made on Thursday August 23, 2018 at 14:06
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[Link: nebotools.com]

Runs on AA. Strong magnet for working on racks. Super Bright. Stupid red flashing mode when you try to turn it off.
Post 50 made on Thursday August 23, 2018 at 14:19
PHSJason
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Zebralight Flood headlamp in Neutral White.
Headlamp over flashlight since the light easily removes from the strap and doubles as a right-angle flashlight.  Small, light and durable.  They even include a spare O-ring when you buy one.
Neutral White Color temp yields more accurate color which is very helpful when terminating cat cables.  Adjustable output including three preset levels, and three custom levels.  Runs on 18650 rechargeable and lasts a long time on mid power.  Flood beam makes rack and underfloor work easier as there is no 'hotspot', just everything in front of you is lit up so you don't have to keep turning your head to move the light to where you want to look.  High power is like suddenly being out from behind the rack an being in daylight.
Bonus that the inside of the lens glows in the dark so if you turn it off, it will continue to glow for a few hours.
Post 51 made on Monday August 27, 2018 at 20:19
Hoggy46
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I have been daily carrying a Fenix E12 for at least a few years now. It is plenty bright and uses a single AA battery. I find the size to be very pocketable and really like the that fact that it uses a cheap and easy to obtain battery.
Post 52 made on Tuesday August 28, 2018 at 12:41
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On August 27, 2018 at 20:19, Hoggy46 said...
I have been daily carrying a Fenix E12 for at least a few years now. It is plenty bright and uses a single AA battery. I find the size to be very pocketable and really like the that fact that it uses a cheap and easy to obtain battery.

+1.

Single AA, good pocket size plus longer life than a AAA, three brightness levels. I keep it in my pocket even on days off.

Then a Fenix LD41 in my tool bag for when a light cannon is needed.
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Post 53 made on Tuesday August 28, 2018 at 13:03
Daniel Tonks
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For a cheap Chinese pocket-size flashlight, I've been pretty impressed with the DQG "Tiny 18650". Basically the smallest flashlight you can buy that uses a single standard 18650 battery (which is nice if you use those for your bigger lights, and don't want to deal with multiple rechargeable battery types).
Post 54 made on Tuesday August 28, 2018 at 16:26
Ernie Gilman
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Daniel,
I've come to really like cool white as opposed to warm white. The ones banggood is offering can be either cool white or neutral white, though Chiinnature notes in his review that the light is a kind of yellow, very relaxing...

What do you have? Is it cool white or a warm white? What's your preference for color and how do you like it?
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