*BLF LT1 Lantern Project) (updated Nov,17,2020)

Ok, will do thanks for helping me out!

Just a heads up. I was changing the batteries instead of charging. After opening the light several times the junction between light and tube got dirty and the light developed a flicker and surging. I cleaned it and put nygel on threads. Seems to work ok now.

Would that dielectric spark plug grease be a better choice to keep bare aluminum from oxidizing?

hmm, donā€™t know anything about spark plug grease, but I do know the aluminum will oxidize over time. But my experience is its typically months, not weeks. Generally a simple wipe with a napkin, handkerchief, etc cleans that off.

Has it gone on sale in orange?

Found some no-oxidation grease at home depot
NOALOX 4 oz. Anti-Oxidant Compound

* Anti-oxidant *compound improves efficiency and service life
Reduces galling and seizing on aluminum joints
For aluminum to aluminum or aluminum to copper connections

Use the Ideal NOALOX 4 oz. Anti-Oxidant Compound to improve the efficiency of aluminum conductor connections. This compound provides additional inner-strand and inner-conductor current paths.

Anti-oxidant and anti-seizing compound improves efficiency and service life of aluminum electrical applications
Suspended zinc particles penetrate and cut aluminum oxide
Provides additional inner-strand and inner-conductor current paths for improved conductivity and cooler connections
Reduces galling and seizing on aluminum conduit joints to promote good ground continuity
For use with pressure type wire connectors including screw-on, tap, service entrance and split-bolt

sounds like a winner :beer:

Thanks, I am glad I came for a look.

Just bought 4. I was waiting for orange. Thatā€™s Xmas presents myself and men in the family taken care of.

Darn, just missed that.

Pretty sure thereā€™s still time. I just bought an orange one today off aliexpress and (who knows how accurate it is) the stock count said there were a few more available. (Allegedly getting to me by 11/15/2020.)

I bought an orange one yesterday. Aliexpress just messaged me to say they only have black. Hopefully you guys have better luckā€¦

Nope, I got the same message, requested cancellation of order

orangasm interruptus :smiling_imp:

Bummer. That would be disappointing.

At this timeā€¦ Only 5 left

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It showed the same when I ordered Orange, but they messaged me after that they only have black in stock. Looks to be an error in the listing-

Looks like a way to try to sell black ones to me . . . :person_facepalming:

Just received this reflector from a gentleman on reddit. I think itā€™s gonna be awesome!!

All due respect, but it looks like a solution to a non-problem

I think Iā€™ve experimented with reflection behind my LT1 and havenā€™t noticed a big difference in the illumination in the area where the reflected light would go. Whatā€™s your experience with this device? Too bad he didnā€™t do a better job applying the reflective tape.

The tape doesnā€™t bother me at all and doesnā€™t noticeably change anything, but i can always change it out if needed at some point.

I use my LT1 a lot for night time reading and from what I can see, it allows me to use a lower output than normal, and prevents ā€œwasted light.ā€

Honestly (and itā€™s still daytime here so I havenā€™t been able to thoroughly test), it seems way more efficient to use, if I donā€™t need 360 degree light.