led work lamp

runnach said:
Info wasn't for me, was for other members who may not wish to use 18650's. I imagine product will require returning to seller.
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My info was just to point out that using AA s etc will likely result in a loss of brightness as they are designed to work with the higher voltage of 18650's
 
And as previously mentioned you need 18650's with large nipples. :bow:

The trouble is branded 18650's cost more than the light. :scared:

Never mind life is a learning curve !

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runnach said:
Info wasn't for me, was for other members who may not wish to use 18650's. I imagine product will require returning to seller.
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You can use these adopters which replace lith batterys with aaa baterys,10 of them for £2 ebay.
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No stop wingeing.
 

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I think the thing to do here would be to ask the laird what batteries were in his lamp because he seems to be the only person who’s light came supplied with batteries
 
Looser cruiser said:
I think the thing to do here would be to ask the laird what batteries were in his lamp because he seems to be the only person who’s light came supplied with batteries
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I gave the correct battery numbers above,also just found out there the type used in them new vap cigys thingies.
 
trevskoda said:
I gave the correct battery numbers above,also just found out there the type used in them new vap cigys thingies.
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Unfortunately most vape cigarette batteries are flat topped 18650's so not suitable, well unfortunately for me because my youngest works in the vaping industry and I could have got free ones, I thought about putting something in instead of a nipple but couldn't be bothered, I have bought these from Amazon, not cheap but it is for six so I can keep three spare charged up, the light works OK and they refunded 50% so I am happy
 
Tezza33 said:
batteries are flat topped 18650's so not suitable instead of a nipple but couldn't be bothered,
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I did not know about the nipple thing on 18650 cells, but found the light would not work unless I inserted a strip of thick foil to fill the gap.

Of course if this sort of bodgery shorted out a fully charged battery it could cause a fire !

Best not risk it get batteries with nipples.

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Fletch6 said:
Maybe a blob of solder on the nipple will do the job?
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If you do that be very careful. I would suggest a Google search for appropriate techniques first. These things hold a huge amount of energy in a very small package.

Keith
 
Found this solar torch 30w,can also be charged from usb port,just over £5 from ebay no 273020284920 .batterys included for all the skinflints.
 

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Fletch6 said:
Maybe a blob of solder on the nipple will do the job?

Alternatively these are really good but will be too expensive for most:
New Unilite PS-IL3R Work DIY Garage LED Rechargeable Inspection Light Torch 300 | eBay
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Too many fakes on ebay these days. I would rather pay a bit extra and buy through a reputable supplier.

I say this because my Son was conned by ebay. He never knows what to buy me for Xmas so I told him I would like a small,compact but powerful LED Torch for Xmas. He got me a LED Lenser torch which is a good Brand name. A few months later I was watching 'Fake Britain' on BBC1 and they mentioned fake Lensers. They showed how to check if yours is a fake and sure enough, mine was fake.
 
maingate said:
Too many fakes on ebay these days. I would rather pay a bit extra and buy through a reputable supplier.

I say this because my Son was conned by ebay. He never knows what to buy me for Xmas so I told him I would like a small,compact but powerful LED Torch for Xmas. He got me a LED Lenser torch which is a good Brand name. A few months later I was watching 'Fake Britain' on BBC1 and they mentioned fake Lensers. They showed how to check if yours is a fake and sure enough, mine was fake.
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98% of stuff is ok,i have been had once with 32gig usb pens which in fact were 2 gig,all you do is contact ebay and get money back,many high street shops sell fake goods to,many years back sony casset tapes was a big one sold in boots, and wrangler jeans springs to mind.
 
trevskoda said:
98% of stuff is ok,i have been had once with 32gig usb pens which in fact were 2 gig,all you do is contact ebay and get money back,many high street shops sell fake goods to,many years back sony casset tapes was a big one sold in boots, and wrangler jeans springs to mind.
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Your percentages are way out Trev. It is a lot more than 2% fakery.

It is easy to find a fake with things like USB pens but not with most goods, like a torch (unless the experts can tell you how). The packaging is identical to the real thing. Your Chinese mates are very good fakers (I think I spelled that right). :lol-061:
 
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