Amazon Deal Alerts & Discussion Thread

Mandrake50 · 2022-08-24T22:53:01.000Z

raccoon city:

There are no stupid questions…

but there are stupid answers.

:+1: :+1:

Shimshamtymamm · 2022-08-25T12:57:28.000Z

Ayeeee we gotta smaht guy ovah heyah! (Newyork accent)

Auxilshunter · 2022-08-25T14:19:33.000Z

Here’s another one from that same Lexell store. 30% off coupon comes to around $12

https://www.amazon.com/Flashlight-300Lumens-Keychain-Rechargeable-Portable/dp/B09VC3TYRT?ref\_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

And a cool flat work light. $2 off coupon https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Flashlight-Inspection-Repairing-Emergency（Blue）/dp/B099KD8KQ1?ref\_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

MorePower · 2022-08-25T15:24:50.000Z

xevious:

Lightbringer:

I don’t trust either Everleakers or Duraleaks.

I had better luck with Rayovacs and Rat Shack cells (older green-on-black, not as much the newer orange-on-white).

Ironic that alkaleaks were initially touted as superior because “They don’t leak like ‘regular’ cells do!” because of the inverted-can design made of steel, but once cheapening got into the picture and cases were made as thin as possible… and then even thinner… they now leak more than old Leclanche cells ever did.

I used to be a Duracell brand devotee. But then about 15~20 years ago, I started having leakage problems. A remote control sitting around with Duracells in it, unused for a year or two… totally evacuated its innards. I figured OK, sometimes it happens. But then, it started happening more frequently and even in devices that get periodic use and most of the time in low load devices. I did an experiment. I installed Energizers instead. And in about a handful of devices, only one had suffered a leak… but it was a benign one—just crud on the cell, no liquid seepage into electronics. So if I need a disposable alkaline cell, I feel pretty confident in Energizer. I have had Rayovacs leak on me, but nowhere nearly as bad as Duracell.

I’ve had too many devices destroyed by Duraleaks. And when I wrote to the brand providing them photographic proof, they said “Gosh, we’ve never heard of this before” and sent me a coupon for my next Duracell purchase. Can you believe it? I think they trolled me. NEVER AGAIN.

Rayovac was purchased by Energizer at the start of 2019. At this point, any made in the USA Energizer cells are coming out of the old Rayovac plant, and the vast majority of Rayovac branded cells are made at the Energizer plant in North Carolina.

For what it’s worth, when I worked at Rayovac (and the first year after the purchase of the company by Energizer), Rayovac cells were less prone to leakage than either Duracell or Energizer across the gamut of tests we ran. Undischarged, partially discharged, driven into reversal, at 70F, 160F, 140F and 90% humidity, cycled from –20F to 160F; ROV cells leaked less than the other two brands.

Sudsy · 2022-08-25T19:49:16.000Z

Thank you MorePower.

That is impressively informative insider information! Good to know it!

Sometimes you just have to use alkalines, and their propensity for popping always worries me.

hberliss · 2022-08-25T20:07:56.000Z

DealNews Alert I just received:

Wuben T1 Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight for $44 + free shipping

Flashlights & Lighting * Amazon
Apply coupon code “VTET95EQ” for a total savings of $92. Buy Now at Amazon.

HTH.

WUBEN T1

Auxilshunter · 2022-08-25T20:19:44.000Z

The T1 is a bad-a55 light yall. I just got one last week when it was discounted. Generally retails for around $100.oo

Bwana · 2022-08-25T21:08:40.000Z

Banana Duck -

It’s not on amazon but I’m in for one

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803726122597.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.21ef1802Z0lp82

Shimshamtymamm · 2022-08-25T23:20:08.000Z

I’ve been waiting to find a deal on this. Thankyou!!! Bought one for my dad also hah. Much appreciated.
(Now you just have to figure out if I’m talking about the Wuben or the Banana DuCk!!!)

Firelight2 · 2022-08-26T00:09:01.000Z

Shimshamtymamm:

I’ve been waiting to find a deal on this. Thankyou!!! Bought one for my dad also hah. Much appreciated.
(Now you just have to figure out if I’m talking about the Wuben or the Banana DuCk!!!)

Frankly you could be talking about either item.

This is BLF after all… the Banana Light Forum.

AlexGT · 2022-08-26T00:17:47.000Z

This light claims 5 modes and step less dimming, not a bad price for $12.50 and an additional 5% off coupon, it comes out at $11.25

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7RDLKPJ?m=A3BDGVKZWANV53
Vipon link for coupon https://www.myvipon.com/product/9593872-NGOKPYD-LED-Rechargeable-Mini-Handheld-Flashlight-amazon-coupons?event_type=search&f=serach_web_detail&search_tid=12971658&sl=fe37195376e6bb8dfbbdb8f3678a717f&position=12

bushmaster · 2022-08-26T00:41:28.000Z

Nice looking little light. Probably a 14500 battery, ya think?

Shimshamtymamm · 2022-08-26T00:52:51.000Z

Banana light forum…hah

raccoon · 2022-08-26T11:14:21.000Z

bushmaster:

Nice looking little light. Probably a 14500 battery, ya think?

Good question.

I don't know, but it says in the Q & A that the battery is not removable.

Auxilshunter · 2022-08-26T12:34:09.000Z

Here’s a Lumintop EDC aaa with 40% off code in the listing . Comes out to $9.60 before taxes

https://www.amazon.com/LUMINTOP-EDC-AAA-Flashlight-Waterproof/dp/B094DDM8JS/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=lumintop+edc&qid=1661517145&sr=8-7

raccoon · 2022-08-26T12:47:56.000Z

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094DDM8JS

That Lumintop EDC AAA looks pretty good!

Lightbringer · 2022-08-26T16:19:27.000Z

Unfortunately, the front of that lens is gonna get sooooooo scratched up soooooooooo quickly.

raccoon · 2022-08-26T16:28:42.000Z

Lightbringer:

Unfortunately, the front of that lens is gonna get sooooooo scratched up soooooooooo quickly.

I didn't notice that, but you're right.

It's a good thing the light didn't appeal to me otherwise I would have ordered at least one.

Rexlion · 2022-08-26T16:33:59.000Z

Mode sequence is M-L-H. I don’t mind a start on medium, but I know many folks prefer a start on low.

Auxilshunter · 2022-08-26T18:03:18.000Z

Good point sir. Thanks for saying so.