Its the Forums Fault I Cant Decide

LED Flashlights – General Info
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Hello all. Gotta tell ya, your forum has me soooooooo confused. Was all set to get a Jetstream BC40 until I started lurking here. Now Im unsure if I want a single xm-l/ T-6, 3 xm-ls/T-6s, 5/6 Q5s. Its all your fault!!!

In a perfect world, I would get a light for every occasion. However, I must make do with only one. Driving an 18 wheel big truck, I dont have time/skill for a DIY so this needs to be store bought. Reliability/dependability are very important. It would suck big time if my light failed at night on the road. Primary usage will be throw, Estimate approx 80% throw and 20% spill. Size is not important.

Dont really want to spend more than the BC40. Of course better performance for less money is always a plus. Looking to power with either2/3 18650s

Lights under consideration but not limited to:

BC40

TR-1200

TR-1600

TR-3t6

STL-v2

STL-V6

Open Suggestions??

BTW Gonna need an automotive charger. Anyone know of a reliable unit???

Thanks in advance

Dan

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Welcome .

Now go hide your wallet .

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buy them all

definitely these

TR-1600

TR-3t6

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If it needs to be just one flashlight , I would be looking very hard at this one ...

Its not a budget light , but if your only buying one ..

I believe I have already spent more this month on budget lights [ October ] ,

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/jetbeam-pa40-xml-468-lumens-ipx8-led-flashlight-4xaa-p-7356

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I'd go for the BC40. If you get one in a neutral tint colors will render much better at night.

Rich

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Thanks for the Jetbeam suggestion. Looking for a throw light. Physical size really isnt important cause it will be riding in the truck all the time.

Dorpmuller...Thats the way I was heading until I got in over my head reading about all the new lights available. Since I lack real world experience with any of these, Im going to defer to the judgment of the forum. Hopefully there will be agreement and we can narrow it down to just one without anyones feeling getting hurt. My hope anyway. Just looking for THE best light for my application.

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TR-1600

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/4496

see this thread, FP now have a discount on this one

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If you want throw go the tr1600 6 q5's

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Remember two lights equal one and get plenty of batteries! And while your at it you need a pocketable torch too…ah heck listen to me buy everything you like every time you have the extra cash and you “might” someday have enough torches!

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+1

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For throw, you simply MUST have SkyRay STL-V2 (= FandyFire STL-V6). Great two-cell thrower, really good value for money.

For charger: XTAR WP2 II with car adapter from this thread (just PM Serena and ask for bundle with some XTAR 2600mAh 18700 batteries..)

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With regard to 2/3 18650s options, you should be aware that with those setups the batteries need special attention and frequent supervision by use of a multimeter.

If one of the two (three) batteries connected in series depletes faster than the other(s ), reverse charging may occur while in use, wich in turn may end in fire or explosion. Even some flashaholics choose to avoid those flashlights.

For your use I'd suggest single 18650 models with a couple of spare batteries. This way they don't need to be kept balanced/equalized.

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23$ after 20% off coupon will do everything you need it to do http://www.dinodirect.com/led-flashlight-135lm-fenix-e21-cree-xp-e.html

If it must be crushing bright buy one of these and add some trustfire flames as well..

http://www.dinodirect.com/ultrafire-wf504b-led-flashlight-5mode-600lumen-xm-lt6.html

xml 3 mode 504b 2 trustfire flames and a charger for less than 25$...that's a deal

Whaddya mean one light ..?? that's crazy talk