If you're buying a cheap light and want it to be waterproof, I recommend when you get it you immediately check to make sure that all the o-rings are in place and well lubricated.
. I think the trustfire R5-A3 might be the closest thing to what he's looking for .Flood, 3 modes , moddable easily to get rid of the flash, higher lumens than other lights ,much greater increase on 14500, pocket clip,Not a bad light .
Well folks based on what everyone has shared with me and from reading reviews on this site, I have ened up with this....so I hope I made a good choice:
| Shipment # | SKU | Product or Service Name | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24220 | UniqueFire AA-S1 3W OSRAM 160-Lumen LED Flashlight (1*AA/1*14500) | x1 Pending | USD 9.72 |
| 1 | 26124 | TrustFire Protected 14500 3.7V 900mAh Rechargeable Lithium Batteries (2-Pack) | x1 Pending | USD 5.34 |
| 1 | 28546 | Akoray K-106 Cree Q5-WC 5-Mode 230-Lumen Memory LED Flashlight (1*AA/1*14500) | x1 Pending | USD 12.51 |
It is coming from DX which I have never ordered from before. :) Thanks for the help and input. By the way, I asked my same question on CPF in the budget lights section and they told me to get these lights:
Xeno E03 XM-L
Zebralight SC51F
Jetbeam BK135A
AAAGGGHHH!!! Ummm I said budget light people....I mean seriously? LOL :)
The AKOray you ordered isn't the one mentioned earlier in the thread.
Thats what CPF is all about. LOL
You may consider this instead of the Akoray:
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=10582
You get a extremely bright light with modes, AA or 14500
OK I canceled my DX order so now I am back to square one. :) All is good I just want to make the right choice and I am not in a rush. I will keep looking, reading and learning.
If you can find the products you are interested in anywhere besides DX you will probably have a better experience. DX is legitimate, but they are slow, dishonest, and error prone.
The romisen RC-29 from shining beam is an excellent light with a 14500. The Husby P31 Review: Hugsby P31 with the high voltage driver is also an excellent high quality light.
I have found the AA 's to be the trickiest light on the market , especially under $20 ..
I have yet to find one that was perfect over the long haul and did not develop some sort of issue ..
Tank 007 566 , beam quality ? Ringy , otherwise works .
Go above $20 , and the Akoray 3 mode programable , The ITP 3 mode twisty [ Hell of a buy ]
I have a Jetbeam AA that just rules , fully programable , 3 modes , no memorry , set it up the way you want , but is not Cheap .
Most of my AA purchasses have been disapointing in the long run [ buyers remorse ] , so chose carefully .
I dont know why , but speaking for myself , I have found the AA format troublesome in the budget segment , plenty of good budget CR123A or 18650 lights , but the venerable AA , most of mine are sculking behind CR123A and 14500 lights , or have been modified to 14500 .
Alright, I took a step back, read reviews on this site and looked at what people were saying might be a good light for me. I was not comfy with the DX order after I made it so that gave me my money back via Paypal. I made my decission now and I am happy with it and it is coming from Manafont and here is what I bought:
| 1 x | Protected TrustFire 14500 3.7V 900mAh Rechargeable Batteries - Colorful (2pcs/set) | $6.12 |
| 1 x | Ultrafire U20 Cree XP-G R5 200-Lumen Waterproof LED Flashlight (1*AA/1*14500) (No Gift Box Package) | $19.33 |
It seems to me that overall people are happy with the U20 and they seem to not have many issues with them. :) Again this will be a pocket EDC that I want to last a while. Maybe later as money will allow or the wonderful folks here offer me deals and such LOL :) I will add a few more lights to my collection. For now I am thinking that I made a good choice because of all the help this forum has offered. Thank you.
Just remember if you put a 14500 in a light (or anything else) not designed for them they will almost certainly emit that exciting blue smoke :P
My understanding is that this light can handle the 14500, am I right? If not I have 1.2V rechargables for it.
U20 should be fine with 14500s.
fantastic :) By the way, how long does it take on average to get an order to Virginia, USA from Manafont from the time the order is said to be shipped?
My guess is 10 to 20 days
I just got my Ultrafire U20 from Manafont today. Can you run this light on a 14500 or will it fry the light? Any problems with a 14500 over time like burning out the driver so I can not use a 1.2v cell in it?
I don't own that light but all the reviews say it should run on a 14500 no problem. Put a 14500 in it turn it on high aim it at a white wall as long as the beam doesn't turn blue the light doesn't start to smoke or burn your hand you should be OK. If the beam starts to turn blue turn it off quick and take the battery out.
I will do that. :) This is a great forum.
mine has been working on 14500 and no problems.
Just curious, but what charger will you be using the the 14500s?
Thanks.