Damn. I've become a Jamie!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I've tried to fight it, but over the course for the last 6 months or so, I've become a true Jamie

I now actively desire torches

I'm still coming at the issue a different way from most folks in that I'm more interested in run times and consumption, but I have nonetheless fallen to the dark (light ) side

So please welcome me brothers

[Benner]

We all knew this ages ago. 

[prime77]

I know how you feel Mike about the little things. Which one are you lusting over next?

[DaveK]

I thought he did protesteth too much 

Pfft.

[nuphoria]

Just lie back, relax and let it wash over you.... it won't hurt a bit 

[NutSAK]

I'm sorry. I hope I haven't influenced you in any way.

BTW, I'm an efficiency freak too, among other things...

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I know how you feel Mike about the little things. Which one are you lusting over next?

This one next I think ...

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,14628.0.html

I'm sorry. I hope I haven't influenced you in any way.

BTW, I'm an efficiency freak too, among other things...

You've certainly not helped mate

[prime77]

This one next I think Smiley...

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,14628.0.html

Cool. My light list is very long. I really don't know what I want next.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

This one next I think Smiley...

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,14628.0.html

Cool. My light list is very long. I really don't know what I want next.

Well I'm looking into cheapish keychain AAA as well at the moment for edc

I've got a LD01, which while a fantastic little light, is just a tad too big for a key ring torch imo

John's sending me a Arc (thanks mate )  which will become part of my work edc, but I want something for my home edc too

[prime77]

John's sending me a Arc (thanks mate Thumbs up!)  which will become part of my work edc, but I want something for my home edc too Smiley

Damn you know you have it bad Mike when you want to carry a light on you at home. Oh wait I have a light in my pocket right now.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

John's sending me a Arc (thanks mate Thumbs up!)  which will become part of my work edc, but I want something for my home edc too Smiley

Damn you know you have it bad Mike when you want to carry a light on you at home. Oh wait I have a light in my pocket right now.

It's a sickness alright

At the moment I've a Vic led light on my key's, an Infinity in my pocket, and my LD20 on the desk in front of me, while I'm waiting to go to work

[Neil]

Its these darks nights drawing down on us Mike, no need for (much) shame

I'm really getting on with my ITP A3 EOS for drop in your jeans pocket carry. 

    * Cree 7090-XP-E Q5, life span up to 50000 hours
    * Operating voltage: 0.9V - 3.0V
    * Uses 1 x AAA, 1 x Rechargeable NiMh AAA, or 1 x 10420 (due to the small body size, 10420 batteries are not recommended since they may cause the light to become hot very quickly).
    * Dimensions: Length: 66.5 mm , Diameter: 14 mm
    * Color: Natural
    * Weight:: 9 g without batteries and keychain
    * Illumination:
          o Standard Edition: Single output level – 80 lumens (55 minutes runtime)
          o Upgrade Edition: Three output levels - Medium 18 lumens (4 hours) -> Low 1.5 lumens (50 hours) ->-High 80 lumens (55 minutes)
    * Superior heat sink that disperses heat to protect LED and electrical components
    * Orange peel reflector for flawless beam.
    * Mil-spec: MIL-STD-810F

So I reckon you'd like it

[Benner]

I used to be a bit of a light freak, but for me once I got the combo right (as I feel I have now) I just loose all interest in getting any more.  I'm certianly not saying I will never buy another, but unlike knives where I am constantly on the look out, these fill a need and pretty much that's it.

Mike, the lights you currently have are transportable right?  Why not carry them with you  that way they are good at work AND at home.    I have 2 lights that I carry and they are the same all day, I personally don't vary between work and home.  Get the light right and it'll be good at both.

[Luxor]

Another good option for a very versatile AAA flaslight its the new 4/7 Preon. Ive ordered the titanium Preon II + twisty tail but Im waiting for spare multi colour bodies to test combinations

BTW, specs are:

Preon 1 (1 x AAA)

LED: CREE XP-G R5
Max Output: 70 Out-the-front (OTF) lumens
Material: Type-III Hard-anodized Aircraft-grade Aluminum
Battery: One AAA
Seven Output Modes:
Low: 1.8 OTF Lumens, 23 hours
Medium: 8.5 OTF Lumens, 6 hours
High: 70 OTF Lumens, 0.8 hours
Strobe 1.6 hours
SOS 2.4 hours
Beacon (Hi) 8 hours
Beacon (Lo) 40 hours

Length: 2.95 inches
Diameter: 0.55 inches
Weight: 0.5 ounces


Preon 2 (2 x AAA)

LED: CREE XP-G R5
Max Output: 160 Out-the-front (OTF) lumens
Material: Type-III Hard-Anodized Aircraft-grade Aluminum
Battery: Two AAA (included)
Operating Voltage Range: 0.9V-3.0V
Seven Output Modes:
Low: 2.2 OTF Lumens
Medium: 22 OTF Lumens
High: 160 OTF Lumens
Strobe
SOS
Beacon (Hi)
Beacon (Lo)

Those are are actual lumens measured out the front of the light (OTF) meaning you cant compare with usual LED manufacturer ratings (to get led manufacturer ratings just multiply OTF by something like 1,4 to 1,6).

[Neil]

I'd be very tempted to order a Preon 2 if it were not for the fact I'd get slammed for tax and "handling fee" as it came into the country 

[Luxor]

I'd be very tempted to order a Preon 2 if it were not for the fact I'd get slammed for tax and "handling fee" as it came into the country 

Same problem here. Its random checking. Today I have a tax note on the Nitecore D20, just two weeks ago received my Eagletacs without "tax notes". Lets see what will happen with the Quark Ti (hopefuly this week) and with the Preons

[NutSAK]

Well, it looks like I'm late...  I would definitely recommend the ITP EOS or Maratac AAA if you want a "cheapish" AAA.

I personally like the Maratac better because of the grippy knurling, but if you want keychain carry go for the ITP.  I will be getting a Maratac AAA stainless in the mail today!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Its these darks nights drawing down on us Mike, no need for (much) shame

I'm really getting on with my ITP A3 EOS for drop in your jeans pocket carry. 

    * Cree 7090-XP-E Q5, life span up to 50000 hours
    * Operating voltage: 0.9V - 3.0V
    * Uses 1 x AAA, 1 x Rechargeable NiMh AAA, or 1 x 10420 (due to the small body size, 10420 batteries are not recommended since they may cause the light to become hot very quickly).
    * Dimensions: Length: 66.5 mm , Diameter: 14 mm
    * Color: Natural
    * Weight:: 9 g without batteries and keychain
    * Illumination:
          o Standard Edition: Single output level – 80 lumens (55 minutes runtime)
          o Upgrade Edition: Three output levels - Medium 18 lumens (4 hours) -> Low 1.5 lumens (50 hours) ->-High 80 lumens (55 minutes)
    * Superior heat sink that disperses heat to protect LED and electrical components
    * Orange peel reflector for flawless beam.
    * Mil-spec: MIL-STD-810F

So I reckon you'd like it

There reasonably cheap too I think

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I used to be a bit of a light freak, but for me once I got the combo right (as I feel I have now) I just loose all interest in getting any more.  I'm certianly not saying I will never buy another, but unlike knives where I am constantly on the look out, these fill a need and pretty much that's it.

Mike, the lights you currently have are transportable right?  Why not carry them with you  that way they are good at work AND at home.    I have 2 lights that I carry and they are the same all day, I personally don't vary between work and home.  Get the light right and it'll be good at both.

The problem is my work stuff can get pretty bashed up and dirty, which is fine as there user's through and through

But it's nice to use different stuff at home, knowing you won't have to wash your hands every time you use it

[nuphoria]

+3 on the ITP A3 EOS.... loving mine although the clip is a little flimsy and I wouldn't trust it alone. Mine's on a chain on my pants.

I have used http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/ for that and other stuff and their service seems very good so far.
You cab also get yourself a nice 8% discount for using the code CPF (I'm a member over there). Sorry if this it making it worse 

[NutSAK]

Mike, do you use NiMH in everything now, or do you still use a few alkalines?  If you still use a few alkalines, it's good to have some "battery vampires" around.  Battery vampires will "suck" every last drop of energy out of your alkalines and will still work on batteries that seem dead in other devices.

You already have a AA vampire--your Gerber IU.  The Fenix E01 and the ARC AAA-P are examples of AAA battery vampires.  I keep the worn-out AA and AAA batteries from things such as Television remotes, etc. for use in these. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

+3 on the ITP A3 EOS.... loving mine although the clip is a little flimsy and I wouldn't trust it alone. Mine's on a chain on my pants.

I have used http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/ for that and other stuff and their service seems very good so far.
You cab also get yourself a nice 8% discount for using the code CPF (I'm a member over there). Sorry if this it making it worse 

Well it look's as though I've just bought Neil's spare one for a song

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Mike, do you use NiMH in everything now, or do you still use a few alkalines?  If you still use a few alkalines, it's good to have some "battery vampires" around.  Battery vampires will "suck" every last drop of energy out of your alkalines and will still work on batteries that seem dead in other devices.

You already have a AA vampire--your Gerber IU.  The Fenix E01 and the ARC AAA-P are examples of AAA battery vampires.  I keep the worn-out AA and AAA batteries from things such as Television remotes, etc. for use in these. 

I've still got a few hour's left in some of my Alkies, then I'll switch over to eneloops

But yeah I've noticed that the Infinity will pretty much use any apparently dead battery

[Neil]

+3 on the ITP A3 EOS.... loving mine although the clip is a little flimsy and I wouldn't trust it alone. Mine's on a chain on my pants.

I have used http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/ for that and other stuff and their service seems very good so far.
You cab also get yourself a nice 8% discount for using the code CPF (I'm a member over there). Sorry if this it making it worse 

Well it look's as though I've just bought Neil's spare one for a song

Now what's the betting I misplace mine like the two L0Ds before it

I should of course put the funds towards my children's Christmas presents .... 

....

Ooh that Preon II looks just right for my coat pocket 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

+3 on the ITP A3 EOS.... loving mine although the clip is a little flimsy and I wouldn't trust it alone. Mine's on a chain on my pants.

I have used http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/ for that and other stuff and their service seems very good so far.
You cab also get yourself a nice 8% discount for using the code CPF (I'm a member over there). Sorry if this it making it worse 

Well it look's as though I've just bought Neil's spare one for a song

Now what's the betting I misplace mine like the two L0Ds before it

I should of course put the funds towards my children's Christmas presents .... 

....

Ooh that Preon II looks just right for my coat pocket 

Sod the kid's mate

[Neil]

I really really like the look of the Ti one   and and I really need a new 2xAAA to replace my little MiniMag 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I really really like the look of the Ti one   and and I really need a new 2xAAA to replace my little MiniMag 

You do, you really do mate

You don't want to get caught short do you? Best to just order one now to put your mind at rest

[Neil]

There is the small fact of me saving up for a Workchamp XL at the moment as well

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

There is the small fact of me saving up for a Workchamp XL at the moment as well

Hmm, I'd say the Workchamp XL was the more worthy of your fundage

[Neil]

Though it will be a shelf queen where as the Preon2 would be used ..... like I'm bothered