Jim Baird Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 I dropped an "affordable" LED flashlite at 350 lumens, and the bulb broke. Have been unable to find any LED flashlight bulbs online. Anyone here able to replace bulbs? Am I just such a cheapskate that flashlights I am willing to buy are throwaway only? This one was 17 bucks at a big box and uses AAs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Jim -- Using your words ... you are a "cheapskate". I got an Olight M20-X Warrior flashlight well over 7 years ago with a rechargeable cell and have not broken or lost it yet ... or spent any additional $$ for cells, etc.. I also recall Kurt M. indicating that the light shroud on the light can be used to keep 'zoids' at bay. !! Edited November 13, 2017 by Nolan Kienitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Right, the best lights have lithium ion batteries. Mine was an i Drill. I say was because I left it on a shelf in a closet. I loved that light (sniff). This light goes all day and recharges in 40 mins. or less. The mirrored head has about 20 LED's, no kidding. Jim, replacing bulbs goes against the grain, like trying to refill a Bic lighter. Forget it. The i Drill light has a flaw, in that it needs a belt hook or wrist strap. Edited November 13, 2017 by John Kogel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baird Posted November 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 4 hours ago, Nolan Kienitz said: Jim -- Using your words ... you are a "cheapskate". A little background, Nolan. My grandmother's Scotch heritage was so ingrained that through all my childhood years, she would only buy me and my brothers socks and/or underwear for Christmas, with the rationale that only what was truly needed qualified as gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Cheap crap ends up costing more. If I wear $30 shoes, they don't make it two weeks in this gig. Spend over $100 and they last till I can't remember when I bought them. Buy a torch that lasts a decade, or more. Buy top of the line from a good vendor and they'll send you replacement bulbs, switches, etc. at no cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 I still use a candle and a bit of tin foil. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hockstein Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Les said: I still use a candle and a bit of tin foil. What style Type Ball do you use in your IBM Selectric? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Underwood Speed 65, manual. Damn Selectrics are not dependable and require electricity to even operate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 $300 used! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettoinspect Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Dang, I couldn't imagine using a 350 lumens light anymore. I need 1000 lumens minimum. I'd suggest the Zebralight sc600f MK 3 plus. It's on sale for $79 right now. Zebralight has the best user interface of any lights I've tried. Super durable, stupid bright and plenty of run time. You can get the non protected cells required for the light right from Zebralight for about $7 each. A decent XTAR charger runs about $25. You'd be all set for about $135, and that includes the light, four batteries and charger. http://www.zebralight.com/SC600-Mk-III-18650-XHP35-Flashlight-Cool-White_p_174.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 12 hours ago, Les said: I still use a candle and a bit of tin foil. Les - Best I could come up with for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 On 11/13/2017 at 6:02 PM, Jim Baird said: A little background, Nolan. My grandmother's Scotch heritage was so ingrained that through all my childhood years, she would only buy me and my brothers socks and/or underwear for Christmas, with the rationale that only what was truly needed qualified as gifts. I can well understand. My Norwegian grandmother and grandfather on the farm in NE Montana were quite similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Jim B. - About what happened when the bulb went dark I'm sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejager Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 On 11/13/2017 at 5:02 PM, Jim Baird said: A little background, Nolan. My grandmother's Scotch heritage was so ingrained that through all my childhood years, she would only buy me and my brothers socks and/or underwear for Christmas, with the rationale that only what was truly needed qualified as gifts. On 11/14/2017 at 5:49 PM, Nolan Kienitz said: I can well understand. My Norwegian grandmother and grandfather on the farm in NE Montana were quite similar. I had an aunt who was so frugal, that when we cleared the table after dinner, we were not allowed to stack the dishes...... because then we had to wash both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 On 11/14/2017 at 7:49 PM, Nolan Kienitz said: I can well understand. My Norwegian grandmother and grandfather on the farm in NE Montana were quite similar. My grandmother always gave us socks and underwear for Christmas. It's a tradition I carry on with my kids. Far from the only gifts they get, but they always get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGM79 Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Not sure if being frugal is limited to any one nationality - As a late Gen Z'er I grew up with stories of the great depression and how we should waste not. Amazing how that generation carried those values with them their whole lives and passed them along to us! <a href=”http://www.homeinspectionneohio.com”>Rubber City Home Inspections Akron Ohio</a> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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