Super Bright 7-2 from DX - Click for DX page
The DX description :
Brand: | Super Bright |
Model: | 7-2 |
Casing Color: | Black |
Emitter Brand/Type: | - |
Emitter BIN: | Proprietary |
Color BIN: | White |
Total Emitters: | 1 |
Battery Configurations: | 1 x AAA battery (not included) |
Voltage Input: | 0.9~1.5V |
Switch Type: | Clicky (Clickie) |
Switch Location: | Tail-cap |
Modes: | 1 |
Mode Memory: | - |
Mode Arrangement: | - |
Circuitry: | - |
Brightness: | 30 lumens maximum brightness (manufacturer rated) |
Runtime: | 40 minutes (manufacturer rated) |
Lens: | Plastic Lens |
Reflector: | Plastic Smooth/SMO Reflector |
Strap: |
Included |
Priced at a Princely sum of $3.30 , I just wondered how bad it could be . There is a certain allure with Cheap , and sometimes you just need to role the dice and see what happens.
Now as the light arrived it did not function , this was due to the battery pushing the driver away from the battery tube and therefor , no circuit . I was expecting this as I have had the same issue with other budget [ cheap ] lights in this category . The fix is simple enough , just file the head where it screws onto the battery tube .....
Until the pill/driver is pushed against the battery tube/body , and it should work just fine . So please be aware that buying this low [ cheap ] might mean some DIY on the part of the buyer [ Yes I actually expected this to be the case ] .
So aside from some DIY required , what do you get ? Well I measured some 14 to 16 Lumen output with various AAA batteries and measured some 0.29A current draw , and for what it is [ cheap ] , I find those numbers just a little impressive . 15L and 0.29A is some what good for such a cheap light , decent run time and decent output , all for $3.30 , and you get to exercise your DIY fix it ability as well .
Anodizing was half decent
Machining is acceptable
Threads are good
Clicky is nice and mechanical
Should tailstand less lanyard
Has a lanyard
Clicky is a little to recessed to be thumb activated
No battery slop
Very nice beam [ Blueish ]
Bottom line , if you can DIY , this might make a very nice Glove Box Light , or a Tool Box Light , or at the very least a loaner light , should your neighborhood know you have a collection of Flashlights , and the lights go out .