Coffin Dodger

.... where did it go

I'm sure there was thread on here recently (last few weeks) discussing the merits of various different LED torches including some super bright jobs that can be imported from Hong Kong for much cheapness. Had loads of links to other sites.

Can't find it even though we have the proper search back

Might have dreamt the whole thing or seen it on another site

I feel the need to purchase, especially with the camping season nearly upon us, and want something that will turn night into day Love gadgets like that

Matteeboy

You mean this sort of thing?

Trustfire 900 Lumen SSC Flashlight Torch Spotlight on eBay, also, Torches, Gadgets, Consumer Electronics (end time 25-Apr-09 09:03:35 BST)

Coffin Dodger

Yeah, but there are many different types to choose from and the thread I saw had a few recommendations

HankScorpio

You mean

THis one

titled - "Torches" ...???

Matteeboy

Well that's the best for the money - by far

Coffin Dodger

Err yeah, searched for "Torches" and it didn't come up, how weird

https://www.scoobynet.com/search.php?searchid=2527880

Thanks

hux309

DealExtreme: Cool Gadgets at the Right Price - Site-Wide Free Shipping (Page 1)

billyray911

iTrader: (4)

Bought an led torch from Deal extreme following this link-fantastic torches and v quick and free airmail delivery.Everything sent from Hong Kong...
Ordered some more for the guys at work.Worthwhile ordering some rechargeable batteries at the same time,which ive now done as well

boxst

I still like my Led Lenser -- in these misty evenings you can pretend you have a light saber

Steve

Leslie

They are diodes aren't they? Are they brighter if you switch them in reverse?

Les

Coffin Dodger

For a few milli-seconds they might be brighter, then a little puff of smoke will appear and it will be about as bright as the dark side of the moon after that

Leslie

Haha-could not resist that one CD. Yes I have seen that happen once or twice.

Les

BlkKnight

what do you use in the way of cells ((18650) & chargers for these beasts?

BlkKnight

fooking hell

Mine just arrived.

I can see how the ol' bill use these for crowd control.

Super bright

boxst

Which one did you buy?

Steve

BlkKnight

DealExtreme: $36.56 MTE SSC P7 C-Bin 900-Lumen 2-Mode LED Flashlight (1*18650)

boxst

What a cool website -- full of rubbish that I'd love to have

The torch looks cool -- although the battery life seems poor.

Steve

ChrisB

1 hour at full power isn't bad given how bright it is. Doesn't take long to swap the cells.

Coffin Dodger

Could spend a fortune on there for stuff I don't really need. Flash lights, lasers, sparkly things, ....

Still not purchased myself but the P7 job does look good

hux309

Good torch got the same one myself, just keep a eye on the springs they can weaken allowing the battery to bounce around, if you end up with contact issues i used a tap washer and glued it onto a copper dowell and ground them down to a suitable width.

Last thing you'd want is something metal shorting on the sides.

The p7 is my flood light on the bike, isn't that off a lupine betty and has impressed everyone who as seen it to date.

I use an untrafire c1 for a helmet light, great spot beam when used with a superbright r2 host.

DealExtreme: $18.21 Ultrafire C1 Q5-WC 230-Lumen LED Flashlight with Clip (2*CR123A/1*18650)

DealExtreme: $9.10 Cree R2 Drop-In 1-Mode LED Module (3.7V~18V / 26.5mm x 29mm)

Mark A

iTrader: (1)

Ebuyer have a good one which I bought for power cuts Power4Life Rechargeable LED Bar Light with Mains Charge & Car Charge - Ebuyer only £17

Skoobie Dhu

iTrader: (3)

How did you get on with customs and import duty?

I've bought loads from dealextreme but it's always been under or around the limit.

ChrisB

I had a MCE torch, 18650 batteries and charger from DX worth around £40 come through the post with no problems.

G00ner

I've brought 5 torches from DX now, all over $40 and not had a problem so far.

BlkKnight

No issues with customs.

Not sure what the value is nowadays, pretty sure they increased it recently?

As it was free delivery, I placed two orders to make sure the value wasn't too high.
J