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Originally Posted by pagerdaddy
Besides guns, I also seem to acquire more flashlights than anyone would
ever need. The last one is a Surefire G2, and I really like it, but those 3
volt lithium batteries aren't cheap. It puts out 65 lumens of light, but will
only run for about an hour on a set of batteries.
At Walmart and such places, a pair of these 3 volts runs close to ten bucks,
so I have been looking for a cheaper alternative. I just ordered some from
Surefire. They sell them online at $15 a dozen, which is the best deal I have
been able to find. I bought quite a few, since they are supposed to have a
ten year shelf life.
Steve
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Steve,
I am a flashlight "freak" also. The one that I like and use the most is a Dewalt 12v flashlight that uses the same rechargeable battery as my cordless screwdriver/drill. These flashlights are durable, inexpensive (around $20.00 without the battery), put a bright light (Xenon bulb), have good ergonomics, have long lasting battery power, have a pivoting head, a flat base that allows it to stand up on the floor so you have both hands free when working, and a spare bulb compartment.
I have extra batteries that I keep charged that I can swap out if I need to and I can charge a completely dead battery in about thirty minutes.
A lots of contractors (telephone installers, pest control, plumbers, electricians, etc.) use this type of flashlight for the reasons I have listed above. I noticed all these folks using them and that's what gave me the idea to give it a try. I am really pleased with mine.
If you own Makita, Ryobi, Porter Cable or another brand of cordless tools, they make a flashlight that you can buy also.