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Posted: 7/21/2010 7:34:32 PM EDT
I just picked up the best mini lantern I have ever seen for sale.
It is a coleman High Tech Mini Lantern. Why is it so special? It has 6 different brightness settings!!!!!!!!! Cool huh?  The light is activated by a big, soft clicky switch. The brightness is controlled with a ring around the body.
I found it at a Big 5 sporting goods today when I was wasting time, waiting on a customer. The website claims 200 hours at the 5 lumen low. Not sure how the judge brightness so that may not be too 50% brightness. The claimed high is 85 lumens. They don't give specs on the battery life on high. I am guessing about 1 hour to 50%, but that is just a guess. The multi brightness levels is an innovation that has been long overdue. Usually these types of lantern merely have two brightness modes, and both of them are pretty bright. Now I have a light that can put out night light level light for getting around the house without totally destroying your night vision. 5 Lumens is plenty enough to get around with in doors. This light fits in extremely well with my AA eneloop strategy for powering led lanterns for lighting around the house for longer term power outtages. Now I have a lantern that will absolutely sip power so I am very happy to have found it. It kind of obsoletes my brighter coleman and river rock lanterns since their low levels are not even close to low enough. coleman high tech mini |
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Posted: 7/21/2010 7:55:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/21/2010 8:09:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/21/2010 8:25:47 PM EDT
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Hey, thanks for this, really. I have been looking for a replacement for my old Brunton Glorb XB in my hiking pack. The Coleman weighs in a little heavier but requires fewer batteries of a type I'd rather carry extra of. In fact, the Brunton is the only piece of kit I have on AA batteries now. I'll save some weight right there. It definitely looks brighter than my Brunton, so I may give it a try!
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Posted: 7/21/2010 8:27:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/21/2010 8:58:23 PM EDT
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Can you plug in into 12V? ??? Here's an example for you, notice the cord. 
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Posted: 7/21/2010 9:21:51 PM EDT
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Except for the made in China part.
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Posted: 7/21/2010 9:40:45 PM EDT
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Except for the made in China part. That's why it costs less than $25. Of course, several other popular name brands with similar lanterns are imported as well, and some still cost more: GE, Black Diamond, Snow Peak, Primus, and my Brunton, to name a few. |
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Posted: 7/22/2010 4:13:55 AM EDT
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Can you plug in into 12V? ??? No,its aa only. All my around the house lights are aa. I have charges that run on 12 v. so I have the option, but not directly. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 7/22/2010 4:15:11 AM EDT
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Except for the made in China part. Can you post examples of more capable lights made in the US? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 7/22/2010 5:33:59 AM EDT
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Except for the made in China part. Can you post examples of more capable lights made in the US? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Fixed 'er for ya....  
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Posted: 7/22/2010 8:44:49 AM EDT
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Can you plug in into 12V? ??? Here's an example for you, notice the cord. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/31wzyYL16SL__SL500_AA300_.jpg I know what you meant, but it is a 3 AA light. You would use a NiMH charger with adapter (having a USB adapter is good too). Have a solar panel charger is the car, as well. |
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Posted: 7/22/2010 10:44:05 AM EDT
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I like the 4-D version of this light too.
http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07/65/01/23/0007650123052_215X215.jpg Link here. - $24.98 plus FREE shipping. I've been a big fan of the Sportsmen Extreme series of lanterns that came out a year or two ago. This looks like a nice improvement of a great light. |
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Posted: 7/22/2010 11:09:21 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/22/2010 11:53:47 AM EDT
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I'd experiment with a wrap-around aluminum foil reflector. 360 deg lighting is not often needed, at least not as much as directed light is more useful. An aluminum foil reflector gives you all the options.
Having a reflector emitting light in a narrow––how narrow is your option–– band would serve to concentrate light where you need it, and allow lower power settings. Tape backside of aluminum foil reflector with black/OD duct tape tor that tactical look. Might also keep the stuff from tearing.... Just a thought. |
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Posted: 7/22/2010 12:29:28 PM EDT
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Quoted: I'd experiment with a wrap-around aluminum foil reflector. 360 deg lighting is not often needed, at least not as much as directed light is more useful. An aluminum foil reflector gives you all the options. Having a reflector emitting light in a narrow––how narrow is your option–– band would serve to concentrate light where you need it, and allow lower power settings. Tape backside of aluminum foil reflector with black/OD duct tape tor that tactical look. Might also keep the stuff from tearing.... Just a thought. I've been thinking about trying that with some of my smaller AA or AAA lanterns. |
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Posted: 7/22/2010 4:21:42 PM EDT
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Thanks for this! 200 hr. runtime on low, wow, amazing. Price point cannot be argued with. I see one of these in my future. near future. +1 on being able to charge AA's with 12v and/or solar, that could could keep it going during a prolonged event. nice. |
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Posted: 7/22/2010 5:05:30 PM EDT
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I haven't done any long-term testing, but I picked up 2 of these in the past few months: http://www.amazon.com/Rayovac-SP1W3AALN-B-Sportsman-70-Lumens-Batteries/dp/B001H9NR6C/
It'd be nice if someone could do a comparison between this one and the Coleman. If it's 80% of the lantern for 50% the price, I'll get more Rayovac instead of Coleman ones. |
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Posted: 7/22/2010 5:32:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/22/2010 7:02:29 PM EDT
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I haven't done any long-term testing, but I picked up 2 of these in the past few months: http://www.amazon.com/Rayovac-SP1W3AALN-B-Sportsman-70-Lumens-Batteries/dp/B001H9NR6C/ It'd be nice if someone could do a comparison between this one and the Coleman. If it's 80% of the lantern for 50% the price, I'll get more Rayovac instead of Coleman ones. To be honest with you, this is 1/10 the light for half the price. Its not the over all lumens you want to look at. Its the lowness of the low... 
I would bet this lights low is only about half the brightness as the high. The 72 hour run time is very suspect if the low is not lower than 30 or 35 lumens. I would guess that the run time is based on almost total loss of light and not just to 50% brightness. My quark runs 24 hours to 50% at 22 lumens with two batteries. I would be very suprised if the Rayovac light can make it to 72 hours with what is probably more than 22 lumens. This new light has a lot better chance of making the 200 hour run time at 5 lumens/low. I have no idea if its based on 50% brightness or total failure. I just like having many light levels and options. 4 lumens in my quark will run for 120 hours to 50% with 2 AA batteries. I would figure this light will be good for at least that long with 3 batteries. Probably around 160 to180 hours if the regulation is decent. I have two river rock lights that are very bright, both on high and low. They are nothing compared to this Coleman for run time and usefulness because of their lack of a useful low. I will most likely give them away to family members now that I have this light. One very long running light is worth two super bright lights that can only run hot. |
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Posted: 7/22/2010 7:39:49 PM EDT
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Thanks for posting this, it is exactly what I was wishing was out there. Walmart currently has free shipping on this, so it is $21 and change delivered.
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Posted: 7/22/2010 8:15:51 PM EDT
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I haven't done any long-term testing, but I picked up 2 of these in the past few months: http://www.amazon.com/Rayovac-SP1W3AALN-B-Sportsman-70-Lumens-Batteries/dp/B001H9NR6C/ It'd be nice if someone could do a comparison between this one and the Coleman. If it's 80% of the lantern for 50% the price, I'll get more Rayovac instead of Coleman ones. i've got a few of the rayovacs through a friend (aka on the cheap); i've never had any problems with them, but they've only seen light use |
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Posted: 7/22/2010 8:26:38 PM EDT
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One detail I totally forgot to mention...the plastic shroud is light frosted. It might not be apparent from the photos,but the light is very easy on the eyes. Not perfect but pretty darn good.
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Posted: 7/23/2010 7:55:46 AM EDT
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Can you plug in into 12V? ??? Here's an example for you, notice the cord. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/31wzyYL16SL__SL500_AA300_.jpg I know what you meant, but it is a 3 AA light. You would use a NiMH charger with adapter (having a USB adapter is good too). Have a solar panel charger is the car, as well. A good lantern (as shown below) will have an alternative power input jack. VERY handy when the small AA or AAA batteries die. Look for this option when deciding on a lantern. 
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Posted: 7/23/2010 8:38:24 AM EDT
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why dont you tell us what lantern it is
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Posted: 7/23/2010 8:52:29 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/23/2010 9:10:01 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/23/2010 10:44:57 AM EDT
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I haven't done any long-term testing, but I picked up 2 of these in the past few months: http://www.amazon.com/Rayovac-SP1W3AALN-B-Sportsman-70-Lumens-Batteries/dp/B001H9NR6C/ It'd be nice if someone could do a comparison between this one and the Coleman. If it's 80% of the lantern for 50% the price, I'll get more Rayovac instead of Coleman ones. To be honest with you, this is 1/10 the light for half the price. Its not the over all lumens you want to look at. Its the lowness of the low...
I would bet this lights low is only about half the brightness as the high. The 72 hour run time is very suspect if the low is not lower than 30 or 35 lumens. I would guess that the run time is based on almost total loss of light and not just to 50% brightness. My quark runs 24 hours to 50% at 22 lumens with two batteries. I would be very suprised if the Rayovac light can make it to 72 hours with what is probably more than 22 lumens. This new light has a lot better chance of making the 200 hour run time at 5 lumens/low. I have no idea if its based on 50% brightness or total failure. I just like having many light levels and options. 4 lumens in my quark will run for 120 hours to 50% with 2 AA batteries. I would figure this light will be good for at least that long with 3 batteries. Probably around 160 to180 hours if the regulation is decent. I have two river rock lights that are very bright, both on high and low. They are nothing compared to this Coleman for run time and usefulness because of their lack of a useful low. I will most likely give them away to family members now that I have this light. One very long running light is worth two super bright lights that can only run hot. Right, I wasn't saying max brightness, but just output/runtime. I'll refresh a set of eneloops and see what kind of runtime I get. |
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Posted: 7/23/2010 11:38:01 AM EDT
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I haven't done any long-term testing, but I picked up 2 of these in the past few months: http://www.amazon.com/Rayovac-SP1W3AALN-B-Sportsman-70-Lumens-Batteries/dp/B001H9NR6C/ It'd be nice if someone could do a comparison between this one and the Coleman. If it's 80% of the lantern for 50% the price, I'll get more Rayovac instead of Coleman ones. To be honest with you, this is 1/10 the light for half the price. Its not the over all lumens you want to look at. Its the lowness of the low...
I would bet this lights low is only about half the brightness as the high. The 72 hour run time is very suspect if the low is not lower than 30 or 35 lumens. I would guess that the run time is based on almost total loss of light and not just to 50% brightness. My quark runs 24 hours to 50% at 22 lumens with two batteries. I would be very suprised if the Rayovac light can make it to 72 hours with what is probably more than 22 lumens. This new light has a lot better chance of making the 200 hour run time at 5 lumens/low. I have no idea if its based on 50% brightness or total failure. I just like having many light levels and options. 4 lumens in my quark will run for 120 hours to 50% with 2 AA batteries. I would figure this light will be good for at least that long with 3 batteries. Probably around 160 to180 hours if the regulation is decent. I have two river rock lights that are very bright, both on high and low. They are nothing compared to this Coleman for run time and usefulness because of their lack of a useful low. I will most likely give them away to family members now that I have this light. One very long running light is worth two super bright lights that can only run hot. Right, I wasn't saying max brightness, but just output/runtime. I'll refresh a set of eneloops and see what kind of runtime I get. Cool! I wish I had 200 hours at home for a test. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 7/23/2010 1:25:43 PM EDT
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 I'll have to turn it on and check on it from time to time.
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Posted: 7/23/2010 1:37:34 PM EDT
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Can you plug in into 12V? ??? Here's an example for you, notice the cord. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/31wzyYL16SL__SL500_AA300_.jpg I know what you meant, but it is a 3 AA light. You would use a NiMH charger with adapter (having a USB adapter is good too). Have a solar panel charger is the car, as well. A good lantern (as shown below) will have an alternative power input jack. VERY handy when the small AA or AAA batteries die. Look for this option when deciding on a lantern. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/DSCN7840.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/DSCN7842.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/DSCN7836.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/a2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/DSCN7820.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/DSCN7818.jpg I would pass on the aux. jack in a heartbeat for a 5 lumen low. I can pop the eneloops out and recharge them at my leisure. I have all the capabilities to use alternative power supplies you do. I just don't do it exactly how you do it because I don't have a little cord. What is the lowest setting your lantern incapable of? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Yeah, yeah I got eneloops too. You don’t place any value in having the ability to run such an appliance via two (2) different sources?? The more options, the better. Face it. |
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Posted: 7/23/2010 1:58:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/23/2010 2:43:03 PM EDT
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Can you plug in into 12V? ??? Here's an example for you, notice the cord. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/31wzyYL16SL__SL500_AA300_.jpg I know what you meant, but it is a 3 AA light. You would use a NiMH charger with adapter (having a USB adapter is good too). Have a solar panel charger is the car, as well. A good lantern (as shown below) will have an alternative power input jack. VERY handy when the small AA or AAA batteries die. Look for this option when deciding on a lantern. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/DSCN7840.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/DSCN7842.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/DSCN7836.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/a2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/DSCN7820.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/DSCN7818.jpg I would pass on the aux. jack in a heartbeat for a 5 lumen low. I can pop the eneloops out and recharge them at my leisure. I have all the capabilities to use alternative power supplies you do. I just don't do it exactly how you do it because I don't have a little cord. What is the lowest setting your lantern incapable of? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Yeah, yeah I got eneloops too. You don’t place any value in having the ability to run such an appliance via two (2) different sources?? The more options, the better. Face it. I can charge my eneloops via house charge and generator, via my truck via the same charger and 12 v plug, via solar panel and battery later. How many options am I missing? I have as many option as you with a little different technique. IE pulling batteries instead of plugging in. Does your lamp have a 5 lumen low? I think you would be getting the short end of the stick in terms of runtime. I should be able to get a weeks worth of normal use out of 15 minutes on the generator. Eneloops are cheap enough to have plenty of spares. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Unfortunately, you are still packing eneloops as the only direct source of power to the lamp. All your methods of charging are “enablers” to feed/recharge your primary. You need to employ two (2) separate primaries. Also - you can’t put your generator, house, or truck in a bag to carry on foot. |
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Posted: 7/23/2010 3:03:18 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/24/2010 9:52:01 AM EDT
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Gentlemen: A little less heat and a bit more light–– no pun intended.
IOW, enough arguing. It's fair to point out good points and shortcomings in any piece of gear. OTOH, this discussion has become boderline personal, and I'll have none of that in a tech Forum. |
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Posted: 7/24/2010 10:29:33 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/24/2010 10:55:29 AM EDT
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Sounds good, point taken. Batman has brought up an interesting point (low output capabilities). I’ll definitely be considering this while searching for the next lamp. I’m still interested in finding a good lamp with a side aux jack (not re-charge jack) but a power jack.
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Posted: 7/24/2010 10:56:46 AM EDT
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Gentlemen: A little less heat and a bit more light–– no pun intended. IOW, enough arguing. It's fair to point out good points and shortcomings in any piece of gear. OTOH, this discussion has become boderline personal, and I'll have none of that in a tech Forum. I did not intend to insult. Only to engage in a lively, respectful discussion. I do not believe we have come to the level of argument. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I'm not singling anybody out, but the discussion has come as close to personal as I will allow in a Tech Forum. No harm––no foul up to this point. |
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Posted: 7/24/2010 11:26:16 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/24/2010 5:55:44 PM EDT
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I just fired up my lantern at 9:30pm eastern time when I got home from California. I will leave the light on continuously for the next several days to see how many hours it really gets on low. I am using freshly charged eneloops that are all in the 1950 mah range.
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Posted: 7/24/2010 7:43:43 PM EDT
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I may have missed it, what was the low setting (in lumens) of that lantern with the plug in option?
I agree with batman, a low setting is extremely important in this application and also not that easy to find... |
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Posted: 7/24/2010 8:09:08 PM EDT
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Sounds good, point taken. Batman has brought up an interesting point (low output capabilities). I’ll definitely be considering this while searching for the next lamp. I’m still interested in finding a good lamp with a side aux jack (not re-charge jack) but a power jack. If you ever find a low output lantern with an auxiliary jack consider it bought! I really like the multi mode lights. Any extra advantages past that is a bonus. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile B-man, it's likely that a 1 amp USB 12 volt adapter [cheap] hooked to the 4 cell lanternes [or most any other small 5 or 6 V appliance] would work to power and maybe even charge them. A couple connectors and a miniature switch from R-S would finish the project. I'm sure you can take the idea from there incl chg'ing your Enloops, built in. |
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Posted: 7/24/2010 8:10:36 PM EDT
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We picked up the 3 cell 300 lumen Coleman lantern lasy week and used it for the first time tonight with great results.
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Posted: 7/25/2010 3:09:26 AM EDT
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Mr Joshua,
Nice setup you have there. Pity the panels don't do 12v. It looked really attractive until I saw that limitation. Where did you get them/how much? I LOVE the setup allowing the panels to be strung up on a frame attached to the ammo cans; that's brilliant. Got a diagram how that was done (to save those of us some trial and error tinkering with attempting to duplicate it)?
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Posted: 7/25/2010 7:58:30 AM EDT
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Mr Joshua, Nice setup you have there. Pity the panels don't do 12v. It looked really attractive until I saw that limitation. Where did you get them/how much? I LOVE the setup allowing the panels to be strung up on a frame attached to the ammo cans; that's brilliant. Got a diagram how that was done (to save those of us some trial and error tinkering with attempting to duplicate it)? You are correct. This is precisely why I ended up with multiple panels. I bought some cables allowing the panels to connect together (doubling the voltage). I couldn’t stand the fact they wouldn’t charge 12volt.. This is exactly what prompted me throw money at more panels. 
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Posted: 7/25/2010 8:04:03 AM EDT
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Mr Joshua, Nice setup you have there. Pity the panels don't do 12v. It looked really attractive until I saw that limitation. Where did you get them/how much? I LOVE the setup allowing the panels to be strung up on a frame attached to the ammo cans; that's brilliant. Got a diagram how that was done (to save those of us some trial and error tinkering with attempting to duplicate it)? You are correct. This is precisely why I ended up with multiple panels. I bought some cables allowing the panels to connect together (doubling the voltage). I couldn’t stand the fact they wouldn’t charge 12volt.. This is exactly what prompted me throw money at more panels. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/mr_joshua/SolarMioPOWERl1.jpg Any links to these specific panels? I know that is really the subject of a different thread, but I am looking into solar. I just don't plan on carrying them in a bug out bag. They would be wonderful around the BOL for charging my lantern batteries. A project for next year when I am debt free. |
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Posted: 7/25/2010 8:17:16 AM EDT
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I'm glad I clicked on this thread and googled eneloop's. I think I've been missing out...
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Posted: 7/25/2010 2:04:10 PM EDT
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I'm glad I clicked on this thread and googled eneloop's. I think I've been missing out... Hands down the best AA/AAA rechargeables. |
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Posted: 7/25/2010 4:31:40 PM EDT
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I saw this at Costco.... Are these a good deal or is there better deals online?
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Posted: 7/25/2010 5:09:51 PM EDT
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I saw this at Costco.... Are these a good deal or is there better deals online? http://www.fatwallet.com/query/tpc.php?pvid=196165741&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fatwallet.com%2Fattachments%2F34461_ene_2116.jpg&t=&h=%3Cimg%20src%3D%22%2Fstatic%2Fattachments%2Fthumbnails%2F34461_ene_2116.jpg%22%20border%3D%220%22%3E&sel=%23t15016976%3E.post_content%20qs%3E.userMsg%3ETABLE%3ETBODY%3ETR%3ETD%3E.attachment-preview%3Aeq(1)%3EA%5Bhref%3D%27%2Fattachments%2F34461_ene_2116.jpg%27%5D&1280104227856&redir=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fatwallet.com%2Fattachments%2F34461_ene_2116.jpg IMO that's a reasonably good deal. |
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Posted: 7/25/2010 5:51:27 PM EDT
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I saw this at Costco.... Are these a good deal or is there better deals online? http://www.fatwallet.com/query/tpc.php?pvid=196165741&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fatwallet.com%2Fattachments%2F34461_ene_2116.jpg&t=&h=%3Cimg%20src%3D%22%2Fstatic%2Fattachments%2Fthumbnails%2F34461_ene_2116.jpg%22%20border%3D%220%22%3E&sel=%23t15016976%3E.post_content%20qs%3E.userMsg%3ETABLE%3ETBODY%3ETR%3ETD%3E.attachment-preview%3Aeq(1)%3EA%5Bhref%3D%27%2Fattachments%2F34461_ene_2116.jpg%27%5D&1280104227856&redir=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fatwallet.com%2Fattachments%2F34461_ene_2116.jpg IMO that's a reasonably good deal. I could have swore they were 20.99 for that kit with the battery sleeve adapters when I bought one, but it was a while ago. That is a decent price with the charger. Not great, but I would probably go for it, and might when I get back out to California in two weeks. |
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