bobn
12-11-08, 12:09 PM
It seems the gang at Candlepower found a new super beast flashlight. It is sold by Home Depot. The thread is in the led flashlight forum and makes for interesting reading.
Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Home Depot "Huskey" 200 lumen vs Lowes "Task Force" 60X
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SSP
12-11-08, 01:43 PM
Got a link?
calina
12-11-08, 01:47 PM
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=209624
jdmitch
12-11-08, 01:54 PM
wow... that thing appears to be a cheap bright beast...
bobn
12-11-08, 01:59 PM
Calina-Thanks for posting the link. I don't know how.
calina
12-11-08, 02:55 PM
Here's how:
Go to the thread you want to refer, copy the address at the top; paste in the message window and post.
Simple!
Go to the thread you want to refer, copy the address at the top; paste in the message window and post.
Simple!
SouthFLpix
12-11-08, 05:35 PM
Looks very bright and inexpensive, but probably too big to be ideal for bike use.
ModoVincere
12-12-08, 01:33 PM
I just bought one of the husky lights. It completely washes out my coleman max which is rated at 115 lumens. So it is bright. I have not taken the time to look for O ring seals and such, which is important when commuting.
Giro
12-12-08, 05:51 PM
Looks very bright and inexpensive, but probably too big to be ideal for bike use.
While the 2 D-cell size might be acceptable, the beam is a quite narrow "thrower" (as commented on in the long CandelPower Forum thread). Compared to my Fenix L2D Premium, the main beam is about half the diameter and thus about 1/4 the area. With such a small area, it completely washes out the Fenix's main beam. However, this beam is also rather narrow for bike-mounted use and it is too large for helmet use where a narrow beam can be swept back and forth.
I suppose you could mount two of them, but that would be a rather large package. Nice flashlight for the money, particularly if you want a narrow beam thrower to illuminate house numbers from your car, etc. I plan on keeping mine but doubt it will see much bicycle use.
While the 2 D-cell size might be acceptable, the beam is a quite narrow "thrower" (as commented on in the long CandelPower Forum thread). Compared to my Fenix L2D Premium, the main beam is about half the diameter and thus about 1/4 the area. With such a small area, it completely washes out the Fenix's main beam. However, this beam is also rather narrow for bike-mounted use and it is too large for helmet use where a narrow beam can be swept back and forth.
I suppose you could mount two of them, but that would be a rather large package. Nice flashlight for the money, particularly if you want a narrow beam thrower to illuminate house numbers from your car, etc. I plan on keeping mine but doubt it will see much bicycle use.
jsharr
12-12-08, 06:51 PM
I wonder if a diffusing type lens could be fit to one?
Garfield Cat
12-13-08, 07:16 AM
For that Husky, what type of rechargeable battery would you use?
blwyn
12-15-08, 09:07 PM
They also have a Husky brand 3 watt LED that runs on 3 AA batteries for about $18. It is very bright. It could easily light the way for riding. Rated at 145 lumes. About 4-5 inches long, 1.5 in diameter. Seems like a very good light.
Giro
12-16-08, 03:11 PM
They also have a Husky brand 3 watt LED that runs on 3 AA batteries ... Rated at 145 lumes. About 4-5 inches long, 1.5 in diameter. If you mean the "3 Watt Tactical Flashlight "#794 653, sku #3995351903 as reviewed HERE (http://mysite.verizon.net/res1yioa/id1.html) and HERE (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=214344), it takes 3 AAA, not AA, batteries. That means less than half the mAh of 3 AA's. For my purposes, that eliminates it from consideration.