Except for modes and components they seem to be a bit simular to these from intl outdoor: 4A 5A
I would probably take the intl-outdoor drivers if not looking for 2-group driver. I have been looking at the 4A version for a future build…
First thing: Yes sharesales isn’t scam, it’s an affiliate for fasttech.
Fasttech is back from China New Year.
They have a nice thrower Niwalker 750N1 and send it out with 2x Panasonic 3100mAh (unprotected) and a charger for $96,08 without coupon and with BLF coupon $91,28 Not aff-link
The 2x 18650 have a value of $14,10 and the charger of $7,72. If we say: Only the battery are useful you get the flashlight for $77,18 - this is a great price.
Or maybe some of their customers simply don’t have access to wood but want to try making a camp fire. I dunno.
I wouldn’t suggest ordering it though, since many countries have very strict customs controls about wood due to the pests which can be living inside. At one point, my company tried to ship a bleeding edge expensive rack-mount network server to China, and it got turned back by customs due to the pallet it was shipped on. It’s ridiculously expensive to ship an 800lb computer which takes an entire pallet … twice … not to mention the shipping insurance on something worth six figures.
Looked interesting, thought I’d see what you guys thought… They also have a 3000ma version here.
So can anyone tell me if these look good? I happen to be in the market for a 17mm driver but these both are a little overkill for the project. I’ll probably stick to an Nanjg 101-AK-A1, but still would like hear if anyone has seen/used similar products.
That is an interesting design. Basically it uses one 7135 and a FET to boost the current up to 5A. I’d be interested in seeing just how well regulated it is. At 4.2V, 5A you would not be in regulation very long. The resistance path of the light would begin to limit the current very quickly, essentially becoming direct drive.
Fasttech sell now the Nitecore EH25 for $54,50 if you use the coupon code BLF Not aff-link
XM-L U2 LED, 860 Lumen, incl. 1x 18650 (2300 Nitecore NL183), possibilty to charge the battery in the flashlight via USB
Rewrapping a 18650 battery. HKJ show it in this thread and fasttech sell a similar product
1 meter for only $0,84 with the coupon BLF $0,80 Not aff-link
1 meter is enough for about 13-14 18650 batteries.
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Here is a review of HKJ: King Kong 4000
. He tested the flat top version.
About the Trustfire Mini: It’s the normal (high, lo, strobe), not the BLF special Mini (high, mid, low).
@jakey: I read the Wallbuys thread and post my comment. For me Wallbuy works (only the reservation list with their special sales is a bit crazy, but the prices of the sales are often great (Xmas, New Year Sales)).
If ever there was a light I wanted as handsome as this light that I never got round to buying it would have to be this one. Just wish it were driven harder than 1.75A.
About Wallbuys: Thank you for the banned information. Until now, I have only a small problem with wallbuys and will buy in the future, if the offer great prices. But I will notice the 45 Paypal day dispute limit.
Here some additional information about the XPower:
The XPower of fasttech has two advantage: A cheaper price (with BLF coupon $50,33 T6-1A / $51,57 T6-3C) and the really great point: 2x spacers. You can use it with two 18650. ThruNite and INTL send their flashligt without the spacers. Not aff-link
The great Nitecore EA4 Cool White or EA4W Neutral White for $46,60
At the moment the EA4 Cool White is out of stock, but the Neutral White EA4W is back (only 10 pieces are avialable at the moment). Use the coupon PRICECONTROL to get the $46,60. Not aff-link
I’d rather click on a link for a light I like and buy it if it helps another member. If I was buying the light anyway and its a good price, its no skin off my nose.
I post links to intloutdoor and cnqg all the time. I don’t benefit, but I like the stores, like hank andvric and see no harm in helping them out.
Buwuve started out in the first post or two with both links, for those who want to decide for themselves. The later posts drift away from non-affiliate links.
Either post both, or full disclosure. Is it shilling? I will not make that call.
The decision to disclose is important to identify the potential conflict of interest, not a forum rule that I’m familiar with.
If it was Buwuve’s personal web site, there’s certainly no reason to disclose an affiliation.
On a public forum, I think it’s a good courtesy to provide both options AND clearly identify the affiliate status.