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wordtalks
post Jan 7 2015, 02:15 PM

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QUOTE(power911 @ Jan 6 2015, 10:16 PM)
wanna know more about my batts?

I dumped all of my sanyo 18650 purple tops because my RM10 NightFire 18650 provides more amps and runtime and doesn't overheat when I charge them with 1A

my sanyos were all dead overheated when charging it with 1A yawn.gif

good cells are too expensive whistling.gif
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Your NightFire 18650 ori or imi?

Charging with 1A with PCB shouldnt overheat right? Because the chip should protect it.
Tell me more general stuff about batteries also, or is there any good site to read about it? Share with me.
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post Jan 7 2015, 04:04 PM

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QUOTE(wordtalks @ Jan 7 2015, 03:15 PM)
Your NightFire 18650 ori or imi?

Charging with 1A with PCB shouldnt overheat right? Because the chip should protect it.
Tell me more general stuff about batteries also, or is there any good site to read about it? Share with me.
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idk what to share other than candlepowerforums

my nightfire looks like a fake product but performs like real
good imitation i guess

my sanyos are actually laptop pulls. so they are kinda risky~ whistling.gif
no pcb on them.

my nightfire DOES HAVE PCB
but it's just a fake pcb and it doesn't protect the cells at all. (ripped one open just to find out a circuit board with no components.)

oh well.

I'm still hoping to find a seller that sells Panasonic 3400mah for less than RM30
guess I'm just a cheapskate.
prolly gonna order my cells from fasttech.com
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post Jan 7 2015, 06:00 PM

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Can Fasttech ship batteries to Malaysia already?

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post Jan 7 2015, 08:05 PM

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QUOTE(mr-2 @ Sep 29 2014, 09:26 PM)
Yeah, lesson learn. Unlike the Fenix and Jetbeam they actually are much brighter with the RCR123 batt. Guess the unbranded light just don't have those protection.

No it's not about the protection, it's about what kind of driver they use. In order to run with both 1*18650 and 2*RCR123 they must be using a buck driver.

When you run your light with a single 18650 you would notice it is less bright, it is because the resistance of a buck driver is usually higher than the other (i.e. linear driver) due to the nature of its structure, and with a single 18650 the input voltage is not high enough to overcome the resistance of the driver. When you run your light with 2*RCR123 the input voltage is high enough, in other words they will give enough voltage "headroom" to the buck driver hence the current can be regulated much better, as a result you will notice your light is brighter with 2*RCR123.

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post Jan 7 2015, 08:24 PM

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QUOTE(bibihang @ Jan 7 2015, 07:00 PM)
Can Fasttech ship batteries to Malaysia already?
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yes, only via registered hongkong post
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post Jan 8 2015, 01:00 AM

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QUOTE(power911 @ Jan 7 2015, 08:24 PM)
yes, only via registered hongkong post
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Omg I just checked this in Fasttech and they only offer the shipping option of registered surface mail - which mean it is going to be painfully slow to arrive here. shakehead.gif

Anyway it is still better than nothing at all, haha.

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power911
post Jan 8 2015, 11:18 AM

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QUOTE(bibihang @ Jan 8 2015, 02:00 AM)
Omg I just checked this in Fasttech and they only offer the shipping option of registered surface mail - which mean it is going to be painfully slow to arrive here. shakehead.gif

Anyway it is still better than nothing at all, haha.
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2 months~ oh well~

too many missing planes lolol
don't wanna risk killing another due to batteries venting ahhhaa
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post Jan 8 2015, 11:48 AM

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QUOTE(power911 @ Jan 8 2015, 11:18 AM)
2 months~ oh well~

too many missing planes lolol
don't wanna risk killing another due to batteries venting ahhhaa
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Actually I doubt if any of these plane-missing cases are caused by li-ion batteries...

Forbidding the shipment of lithium batteries is due to the stricter custom regulations in many countries nowadays, and all of these started from China custom actually. AFAIK there were a few cases that the lithium battery package were exploded at the custom in China at the end of year 2013 (before any of the recent airline tragedies happened), therefore no more lithium batteries are allowed to be shipped with regular airmail since then.

But some sellers are still smart enough to sneak out of this though. rclxms.gif and I am not sure if FedEx, DHL and those more expensive courier companies can legally ship these batteries or not.

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post Jan 8 2015, 01:13 PM

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QUOTE(bibihang @ Jan 8 2015, 12:48 PM)
Actually I doubt if any of these plane-missing cases are caused by li-ion batteries...

Forbidding the shipment of lithium batteries is due to the stricter custom regulations in many countries nowadays, and all of these started from China custom actually. AFAIK there were a few cases that the lithium battery package were exploded at the custom in China at the end of year 2013 (before any of the recent airline tragedies happened), therefore no more lithium batteries are allowed to be shipped with regular airmail since then.

But some sellers are still smart enough to sneak out of this though. rclxms.gif and I am not sure if FedEx, DHL and those more expensive courier companies can legally ship these batteries or not.
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but then again general consumer still thinks chinese batteries explode so....................................
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post Jan 8 2015, 01:52 PM

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QUOTE(power911 @ Jan 8 2015, 01:13 PM)
but then again general consumer still thinks chinese batteries explode so....................................
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Chinese batteries did really explode before as we all know, from handphone battery to xxxfire 18650... and this is why I always order branded batteries like Sanyo, Panasonic and Samsung for better reliability and performance. thumbup.gif

It's just that I always ordered them from China - Cheapest source ma haha.

By the way it is worth to mention that sometimes these battery explosion cases are not necessarily caused by the poor quality of battery. It can also be caused by the misuse of the user (exposing the battery in extremely high/low temperature, overdischarged, short-circuited... etc) or the charging device itself (overcharging, inappropriate charging current/voltage... etc).

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ultrafire or ifire any good? or cree? wanna get a small flashlight for emergency purpose.

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post Feb 2 2015, 04:26 PM

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QUOTE(Savor_Savvy @ Feb 2 2015, 12:40 PM)
ultrafire or ifire any good? or cree? wanna get a small flashlight for emergency purpose.
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how much are you willing to pay?

because those 3 brands out there mean nothing to me.
they're branding this with every copies out there (blame chinese)
cree is the LED used in their lights. but then again some claimed Cree led when they are using some cheapo 3w led



in the meantime I'm hunting for a 3D maglite clone for beating up strangers
Cheapest I found Rm39.90 rclxub.gif

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post Feb 23 2015, 01:51 PM

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QUOTE(power911 @ Feb 2 2015, 04:26 PM)
how much are you willing to pay?

because those 3 brands out there mean nothing to me.
they're branding this with every copies out there (blame chinese)
cree is the LED used in their lights. but then again some claimed Cree led when they are using some cheapo 3w led
in the meantime I'm hunting for a 3D maglite clone for beating up strangers
Cheapest I found Rm39.90 rclxub.gif
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Less than RM300. Bigger lumens equal brighter light? Want to get Fenix brand. Can recommend one? I need it to shine my backyard, which is less than 20metre.

Edit: PD35 vs UC35. Tempting.

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post Feb 23 2015, 09:22 PM

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QUOTE(Savor_Savvy @ Feb 23 2015, 02:51 PM)
Less than RM300. Bigger lumens equal brighter light? Want to get Fenix brand. Can recommend one? I need it to shine my backyard, which is less than 20metre.

Edit: PD35 vs UC35. Tempting.
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yea. bigger lumens equals brighter light. but it's usually only on the led bead
reflector also plays a huge role on how much light you wanna shine.

I'd go with PD35 2014 if you can afford as warranty is easy to claim
but if you don't mind warranty I'd skip fenix and jump to these 2

There's also Thrunite TN12 and Nitecore P12 2015 of the same class.
I find thrunite the best for daily use due to it's color tint and the ultralow moonlight feature
nitecore being the most in modes and features as well as voltage indicator

fenix being the most professional in the class but lacks a few important stuffs like low low moonlight and tailstand capabilities.

my final vote is to buy thrunite tn12 for it being the best and cheapest. you get to spend your extra money somewhere like batteries and charger if you don't own any 18650


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post Feb 25 2015, 12:17 PM

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Hi after a number of years, I have a collection of expensive LED/CREE flashlights including Fenix and Ultrafire, that doesnt work. I have no idea how to test it and I would like to know if there is a specialist who can repair them rather than throwing them away. Can anyone help me?

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post Feb 26 2015, 12:40 AM

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QUOTE(Savor_Savvy @ Feb 2 2015, 11:40 AM)
ultrafire or ifire any good? or cree? wanna get a small flashlight for emergency purpose.
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QUOTE(Savor_Savvy @ Feb 23 2015, 01:51 PM)
Less than RM300. Bigger lumens equal brighter light? Want to get Fenix brand. Can recommend one? I need it to shine my backyard, which is less than 20metre.

Edit: PD35 vs UC35. Tempting.
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For your use, recommend a fenix e12 cos it's just so practical. Less than rm100 can get d. Its an EDC so it fits into my pocket. Runs on single AA battery.

Bought it and loved it ever since.
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this was my EDC when i went outstation a couple months ago tongue.gif

the lights are fenix tk09 and fenix e15 on the keychain.
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now my keychain is a lighter setup with the fenix ld01.
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post Mar 1 2015, 02:21 PM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ Mar 1 2015, 12:33 PM)
this was my EDC when i went outstation a couple months ago tongue.gif

the lights are fenix tk09 and fenix e15 on the keychain.

now my keychain is a lighter setup with the fenix ld01.
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how's your nite glowring holding up? still glowing? hmm.gif
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QUOTE(power911 @ Mar 1 2015, 02:21 PM)
how's your nite glowring holding up? still glowing? hmm.gif
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that one still glowing fine after about 2-3 yrs so far.
i had a blue one bought same time, that one dunno how died...so i just bought a yellow one to replace it.
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post Mar 16 2015, 08:02 AM

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Hi,

I'm new for bright Side.

Its painful to select Thrunite TN12 and nitecore P12. I'm prefer neutral version.
currency USD too high for me to get both.

Currently used
1.Fenix E12, E25
2.nitecore tube, EA41
3.BLF special x6
4.other

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