Brandon Whitmore Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Is that light rechargable? If so, what kind of charger does it come with and how long to charge the battery? No, but the battery is[:-slaphap Sorry, couldn't help myself. It uses the same rechargeable batteries as the Fenix, or you can use the CR123's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazenut Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 So where do you get replacements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Fenix TK11. Hands down the best flashlight I've owned so far. ditto I havn't touched my Ultra Stinger since I got the TK11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazenut Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 well, ill have to let you guys know how the HP LED one is, its on its way... So whats up with the batteries with those Felix lights, where do you get them if you cant charge them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randynavarro Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 It's FeNix. FeNix. FeNix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazenut Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Opps... Sorry... Batteries? Not rechargable? Where do you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 The batteries are rechargeable. You purchase rechargeable batteries, and pull them / place them in a charger when needed. Same as you would have to do with a camera battery. Look up li- ion 18650 batteries for an example, or look on any websites that sell Fenix TK11 flashlights for further details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazenut Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Nevermind, i found them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazenut Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Just wanted to let you guys know that i just recieved the new stinger hp led and the light is almost too bright. I have to switch it to medium or low to look in panels. I really like it because you dont have to take the batteries out to charge it, and its much smaller than the other stingers (around9" long) but the head is wide enough that it still fits in my pouch ring (just doesnt bang against my leg when i walk like the mags do). Im not ripping you Fenix guys out there (ill probly end up with one of them too...) but this new led stinger is nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazenut Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Dont bother getting one of those 20 dollar ultrafire's. I got one just to check it out, i dropped it on carpet and it stopped working, and now it flickers. This all happened 5 minutes after i opened the box. Im going to get a Fenix since i already bought rechargable batteries (and they would be good for crawls). And for all you Fenix guys out there, my best friend has a Fenix, and my new stinger HD LED IS brighter. The beam is much brighter and travels much farther. Ive used it for several inspections on the same charge and it stills charges in no time (2.5 hour charger, that takes about 30 minutes after two inspections). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieb Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Well, Its finally happened. I'm down a Streamlight! I've been dropping hints to Mrs. Claus. Come on stocking stuffer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 The button switch just went out on my venerable old Maglite but the bulb is still going strong. Gonna order another button. Someday I'll get one of those suns in a box but right now, after just replacing the Protimeter SM with a new one and getting the Pentax digital I've got to just thank my lucky stars Santa came early this year. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mheeley Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I own two Fenix lights. The TK45 for attics and other areas that need a large amount of illumination and a LD20 for everything else. Both of these lights are solid and very bright. They both use AA batteries which is good because AA's are cheap at Costco ($12 for 44) and are available everywhere in a pinch. I'm thinking of getting a headlamp for those moments when I need my hands free. Is everyone else using headlamps? Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 They both use AA batteries which is good because AA's are cheap at Costco ($12 for 44) and are available everywhere in a pinch. You're throwing money away. Go to DollarTree; you can get 12 AA's for a buck. Yeah, they're cheap and they don't last as long as a Duracell or an Energizer but at a buck for 12 it works out to be cheaper. My wife uses the SurveyMaster and keeps it on all the time during inspections and goes through a fair amount batteries. The DollarTree made it a whole lot cheaper. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randynavarro Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I own two Fenix lights. The TK45 for attics and other areas that need a large amount of illumination and a LD20 for everything else. Both of these lights are solid and very bright. They both use AA batteries which is good because AA's are cheap at Costco ($12 for 44) and are available everywhere in a pinch. I'm thinking of getting a headlamp for those moments when I need my hands free. Is everyone else using headlamps? Any recommendations? I bought a headlamp from Sears interestingly enough. I've used a headlamp from day one and couldn't/wouldn't be without it. I believe the lamp produces 170 lumens (Fenix produces 220 on high, I think.) The headlamp was less than $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspectorjoe Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I'm thinking of getting a headlamp for those moments when I need my hands free. Is everyone else using headlamps? Any recommendations? I use a Coleman Max. It comes in really handy by allowing me to use both hands when climbing around trusses. http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/sho ... p?t=201822 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Just wanted to let you guys know that i just recieved the new stinger hp led and the light is almost too bright. I have to switch it to medium or low to look in panels. I really like it because you dont have to take the batteries out to charge it, and its much smaller than the other stingers (around9" long) but the head is wide enough that it still fits in my pouch ring (just doesnt bang against my leg when i walk like the mags do). Im not ripping you Fenix guys out there (ill probly end up with one of them too...) but this new led stinger is nice... I was in your shoes with a new HP LED about 4 or 6 months ago. You'll get used to the brightness. The battery went dead last week for the first time since I purchased it near the end of a 4 hour grueling inspection on a raised floor dwelling. Flashlight and spare battery sit on charger which is permanently plugged into an ignition cig outlet. Mine came with an extra battery so it wasn't a problem that day. One of the best investments I've ever made. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 The button switch just went out on my venerable old Maglite but the bulb is still going strong. Gonna order another button. Mike, send/ take it to the nearest authorized repair site. They will re-build your mag for free. Over a period of 8 or so years that I used them, I probably had 15 switches and 2 lenses replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Mike, you ever consider rechargeable AA Batteries. Over the course of a year 12 of those are a hell of a lot cheaper than all the batteries y'all are using now! - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Maxwell Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Right on Erby. The new ones I just got for the camera lasted about a month on the first charge. Copper tops would not have made it three days. 9$ for a 4 pack. I bet they will last a year or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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