I just had to look it up.....it seems there was more to it. It seems that anode can go both ways + or -.
The anode is where oxidation happens - oxidation involves loss of electrons. Electrons are negatively charged. i.e., it is going positive. As far as I'm concerned, the anode is invariably positive.
Physicists may see it differently, I don't. Though, when you are charging a cell it is the other way round. In the real world this is irrelevant.
RG COLA - Reduction - Gain of electrons - Cathode - Oxidation - Loss of electrons - Anode
At least that's what they taught me 35 years ago.
I know what you mean....for me it means + as well......same as you thats what i was taught back in school. I find it funny that some of the members there get all analytical about some of the questions.
I didn't mean it wasn't a hard question, just that something like that is so easy to look up on Wikipedia. Like asking people what the capital of Madagascar is. Some things don't need to be asked on forums. Whatever, it was it has 18 responses now. Maybe it was a bad example.
I know what you mean......i really do. For me if i dont know something then you can count that i will look it up. There are a lot of questions on Eneloops and tons of info for the member to read if he or she used the search funtion.
On the negative comments made by some posters in regards to budget lights...
Human nature what it is people don't like it when they have paid $100 for a product in which you can get 90% of the performance at 10% or less the cost simular items pointed out to them. I would think this crosses boarders, it's not just a "*American" thing.
(No one like to look like a fool- You don't tell, or point out to the girl you're wanting to get "friends" (get lucky with) with that you just spent $100 for something you could have got for $10 or less...Telling her such will not endear her to you, you will NOT be having babies with her. Ditto on telling the wife...)
On some trying to discourge foreign sales. For persons who do not regularly ship overseas the cost of shipping from a monetary and time standpoint is most of the time more than the item is worth. Add to this rules and regulations differ from country to country when there HAS been a case of fraud, or attempted fraud that sellers are hesitaint to ship to certain countries.
(I've noticed on Ebay sellers not shipping to certain countries- I would assume they have looked at the "numbers' (Completed sales, vs how many times they've been ripped off, and or had problems with a transaction)
Is this fair if you live in XYZ banned country? On a personal level no, but on a business level it is.
Is is fair?
My insurance company charges me more than someone living 2 miles away due to "zip code"... They have looked at their claims and based their rates accordingly. Some areas are higher risk than others.
My local auto parts store used to have a store in a different zip code than "new" store... New store pricing is HIGHER by 15-20% on SAME parts from competior in old zip code just right down the road. Mgr told me price difference was due to them being in the "fancy" zip code (Where the rich people live... Like the rich people (have-to) change their own oil)...
Hi there WeAreNotAlone, welcome to BLF! I'd say your assessment is pretty much accurate. Personally, I'm the first to mention a flaw in a budget light, but I'm also the first to remember (without regrets) how little I payed for it. 8)
Moderation at CPF is really shit. I ended up getting banned over practically nothing. I work in the high tech industry (you know, the kind that's akin to, though higher end than the manufacture of LED emitters), and feel like I could contribute some decent knowledge at times, but I guess their policy is to ban first and ask questions later (what questions? exactly). They also delete posts because they don't like the message portrayed or just on a whim. Had I known this, I prolly wouldn't have bothered joining, and I don't suppose most smart people are prone to bowing to petty authority of that nature.
The egomania of the admin there is unreal. She actually believes it's her kingdom to rule along with her sychophants and an iron fist despite the fact that the value of any forum is in its membership.
Human nature what it is people don't like it when they have paid $100 for a product in which you can get 90% of the performance at 10% or less the cost simular items pointed out to them.
Another thing worth pointing out is that the "flashlight crowd" in the US often intersects with the jingoist survivalists or at least those with similar sentiments. You know, the kind who think jesus is coming and they need to stash up on ammo and "tactical" flashlights apparently to face the end times.
Anyway, off to collect the hound from her haircut. I may add that the haircut will cost about the same as my last 5 lights. Couldn't afford doggie haircuts and expensive lights.
Quality razorsharp blades are also very inexpensive from china.... just sayin'
Yes, but that would rely on my having far greater manual skills than I do. The dog really does prefer her ears still to be attached to her once the haircut is done... :)
You are quite right! No posts trying to defend CPF can change the reallity
The examples shown in this forum are only a small wave in a big ocean.
For the above mentioned reasons that's why im glad i found this site. It's the one i like the most and without annoying ppl trying to make a point no1 even tried to ask about. And i hate also all those fanboy that reply on every can someone reccomend me XY with the same old long story about the only light they have even if it is clearly and totally not what the person asking wanted.
Like: Please reccomend me a durable single mode 1 AA for under 20$?
And they get: My XX 100$ 2x 18650 would be perfect for you, it has tons of light 1500 lumens and it is a great thrower you can't go wrong with it. also fits my pocket. made in USA (yeah right...) not the usual cheap...
This is maybe a bit exagerated but quite often happens to read junk like that.
I for one have only chinese made lights if i don't count an old mag lite solitaire which is nowaday useless cept for lighting a car keyhole perhaps. I find them extremely good for what you pay.
Wellcome Budgeteer. Good to have you here.
The example you gave is not exagerated. It is exacly what happens all the time.
You sure won't find BLF moderated in a heavy-handed fashion. Not to suggest that I hate rules, I'm OK with them - but the way CPF engages its members with hostility and contempt in their attempt to enforce the rules is just plain wrong.
Thanks for the warm welcome.
I just recently found this hobby and i like it. I needed a bike light and here i am. :)
I was reading this forum for a little less than a month and decided to register when i found out that it has a nice & healthy community.
I hope to share my expertise/experience when it does mature enough.
Kind regards,
Budgeteer
I created a thread over thread asking about what kind of materials are used for battery carriers, what would be the best way to repair them for some Costco_-_Tech Lite High-intensity CREE XPC L.E.D.100 lumens Tactical Flashlight, item_531804 (3pk)_$17.89 bought at Costco. Seems to me cracked battery carriers are a pretty common problem.... so someone should know what glues /procedures work. Out of 36+ lights only about 3 of the carriers are undamaged.
(Battery carrier backplate screws (3) were overtightened)
Checked the thread the other day and it's GONE. Clicked the contact Admin, you are rolled over to a page that says basicly "Don't Contact us, we hold all the cards and you are nothing." Have a e-mail to the Admin, but doubt I'll get a response or a explanation.
That's the feeling I get. If I was a advertiser I'd be livid.
This is the second (or third) time in this thread Anti-US/anti-gun comments have been interjected into the conversation. On gun comments while I wish we could live in a perfect world without weapons of any kind the facts are down thruout the ages when the military and Police forces of the ruling class has all the weapons, and the Civilian Population is not armed equally.... BAD things happen.
On your comment about Jesus coming, During the COLD-WAR there were two major players, (US and USSR/RUSSIA) that had weapons of mass destruction. With the break-up of the USSR the control (and components) of those weapons are in the hands of MANY. Addtionally there are TONS of Nuclear material the USSR lost track of that could be used to build dirty bombs.
Military grade nuke=Hard to build (costly), Radation levels quickly disapate.
Junk-Nuke, AKA Dirty bomb=Easy to build, residual radiation levels remain high over a very long period of time.
With the way the world is today anything can happen so being prepared is a good thing.
Q: In most countries these days:
A: Just in time scheduling is done. Grocey stores for example only stock at best 72hrs worth of food. If the production OR transport of food is delayed anywhere from production to the store..... there will be no food.
(Ditto this for manufacturing, Parts are obtained as needed... if there is ANY delay there are shortages.)
Q: Everything is computerized. A single high altitude EMP bast would cause allot of damage. I won't go into details but read above with the mindset that distribution of fuel is affected.
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I'm also one of those in the US with a stash of ammo, flashlights and food. 
But I also don't beat anyone over the head with my beliefs, nationalist or otherwise. I just have a good time trying out new flashlights and talking about them.
This is the second (or third) time in this thread Anti-US/anti-gun comments have been interjected into the conversation. On gun comments while I wish we could live in a perfect world without weapons of any kind the facts are down thruout the ages when the military and Police forces of the ruling class has all the weapons, and the Civilian Population is not armed equally.... BAD things happen.
I'm not passing judgement. It's a free country and people can do as they please. I'm just pointing out why there's a certain bias towards patriotism or whatever at CPF. IMO it's a bit silly, but hey I'm a grown man playing with flashlights. :)
Junk-Nuke, AKA Dirty bomb=Easy to build, Radation levels remain high over a very long period of time.
I won't go into the details of why this isn't true to avoid derailing the thread, but you should research a bit into the actual background levels achievable with a non-fissile radiation bomb. The short of it is that the material get spread too thin to do anything. There's hardly any reason to make one other than the "fear/wow" factor, especially given the difficulty in obtaining the substances that sound impressive.
I don't think it's patriotism, I think it's more A: Of a case those people have more money than common sense., B: The board and some posters have a finiancal interest in moving higher priced product.
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Is this better? , Junk-Nuke, AKA Dirty bomb=Easy to build, residual radiation levels remain high over a very long period of time.
The point I was trying to make (that everyone should be concerned about) is there are people that right now that are out there that wish to cause death, destruction on a mass scale. During the COLD-WAR we had two nations that had nuclear weapons with tight controls and failsafes, with the break-up of the USSR the control of material is not tightly controled and there are TONS of nuclear material missing.
We can debate how effective the devices would be but let me ask you this:
You're at a sporting event and there is a report of a device in the area, Better yet there is a debris cloud heading your way.... What are YOUR chances of getting out of the stadium alive?
Do you have enough food to survive for a extended period of time? Would you bet your life on the distrubution channels working properly?
Dirty bomb or true mil spec device I'm sure we could agree that would be a bad day for alot of people, and would cause a financial burden on the area. I'm sure we could also agree that any disruption in distrubution channels would also cause alot of problems.
The point to all of this is those that make fun of those that prepare should think things thru before making fun of them. The world is a dangerous place right now.
Given the choice, I'd rather have a 1-year food /fuel suppply in place than relying on the distrubution channels to function properly after any such type of events. Addtionally I'd rather be surrounded by like minded people that have prepared and have a food/fuel supply than the Golden Hordes of persons who only have a day or two's worth of food and fuel.
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While not causing the damage a military nuke does as there is no nuclear explosion, there would be loss of life, along with a bill for the clean-up of the aftermath.
No, the point is that the background radiation is very low level, too low to do any damage at all. "Nukes" only really work through fission, which is kind of the point ("nuclear reaction" and all). There've been a few studies done to analyze, say, the effects on ground water, etc, just in case, and the conclusion is that it's about as terrible of a weapon as can be built. The most lethal part about it would be the traditional explosive need to detonate/disperse it.
It would likely be effective as a "terror" tactic (as clearly evident here), but that's another OT.
I know what your point is, I'm in agreement with you. The problem arises when you are surrounded by 100,000 people and a debris cloud is headed your way. Word has gotten out your area has been hit or is a target.
Either way it's better to lay in supplies to carry you over during such events.
I'd much rather be surrounded by survivalist types than the Golden Hordes of persons who only have a day or two's worth of food and fuel.
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