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Sparky Joe

Thanks for the link.

pretty interesting how they get white light from an led, aren't the typical colors red yellow and green(depending on the doping)? Then to get blue led's it's actually 2 of different colors in the same package and feed it alternating current.

Probably have my colors wrong, but think it's interesting how they work.

And don't even get me going on photons and where they come from

just kidding, just feeling like a geek for the moment

Speedy Petey

I have about six flashlights with LEDs. All very white light. All very low battery consumption. ALL very expensive.

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Sparky Joe

I've seen the Mag Light LED replacements at the supply house and have been tempted, but just feel that I'm gonna be disappointed.

I mean they can't compare with a halogen right?

Speedy Petey

I have a AA Maglite conversion and it is about as bright as a regular bulb. I could not imagine a conversion (if it were available) for let's say a 3D cell Mag would be near as bright as a halogen.
I have three 3D cell Mags, all with halogen replacement lamps. REAL bright, but battery life sucks!

The LEDs I have are all multi-LED. Very bright, but not long distance bright like the 3D cell halogens. Great for close range use like crawl spaces and dark basement & attic corners.

Yes, I am a flashlight GEEK!

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Speedy Petey

Here's one for you:

http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/.../prrfnbr/24187

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Speedy Petey

I like Pelicans, along with Streamlight. I have yet to get a Surefire, but I will get one soon.

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Sparky Joe

For the time being(unless I choose to carry two mini mags) I'll stick with my halogen, and my LED Petzl head lamp does very well for those close situations.

Sparky Joe

For too long Mag has held the market on flashlights, I think I'd like to check out one of thise Pelicans or Streamlights. if nothing else then just to be different.

Are they widely available or online only?

Speedy Petey

My local small town hardware store carries both. They are an Ace franchise.

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Sparky Joe

I got an ACE nearby, closer than the HD or anything else. Though I don't go there much because they have a door in the store connected to the "Dick's" grocery store which is exclusively Momo(I'm surprised they sell coffee). So I personally would rather see stores such as that whither away and die.

But I'll have to stop at the Ace soon. Went to the HD for some gloves a week ago, first time there since buying sprinkler parts last spring. I tried on the right hand and bought them, brought them home and tore out the 'staple' and the left hand pinky finger was 3/4 inch long. I still have yet to take them back. God I hate that store