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Finally, no PWM! 
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Disclosure: TK05 purchased for personal use.
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ThorFire TK05 (XP-G3 / 1xAA /14500) in-depth vid review
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Rofis TR15 Code
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Hello,
Is there a code available for the Rofis TR15?
Thanks
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Looking for the second brightest flashlight powered under a 1.5v AA vs a Zebralight SC5w MkII
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What’s the second best absolute brightest AA light under 1.5v next to a Zebralight SC5w MkII?
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Sofirn SP10B - Impact resistance issues?
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Well, a fellow member contacted me telling that after a small fall (+/- 35cm) his Sofirn SP10B stopped working.
I was going to write him a reply to eventually help in some troubleshooting, but then I decided to do the same to mine. So I left it fall for more or less 50cm.
Result: my SP10B also stopped working.
I opened it to see if any thing inside was broken (even the short wires), and it wasn’t, at least apparently. Even so, I soldered new wires to the driver and led, and put it back together again.
Result: didn’t work.
Then I started to move the switch (with the light properly assembled), and sometimes it was working, acting like a momentary “on”, but with flickers and not continuously. I re-opened it, added some solder near the switch, and closed it again.
Result: yup, it still doesn’t work.
So I’m making this thread with 3 motives:
1) ask: did anyone have the same kind of issue, letting the SP10B fall and then it stopped working?
2) warn owners of this light that it may suffer from an issue related to impact resistance, not being well protected, and provoking internal damage.
3) ask about warranty: can a small fall like the one from the other member be considered “user’s fault” and therefore not being considered “covered” by the manufacturer’s warranty?
Mine was my fault and I left it on purpose, but not his…
Also, I tested the Sofirn SF14, and it kept working correctly after 2 falls from above 1 meter! As well as my Amutorch S3, Olight S1R, Manker E11…
Thanks for the answers in advance
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Best AA flaslight for mod with nichia 219B?
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Hi all, im looking the best AA flaslight that can mod to put a nichia 219b 4500k in 16mm noctigon. The points should be:
1- Easy to mod and 16mm mcpcb
2- Driver powerfull for use with AA ( no problem if runs 14500 or not)
3- Good build quality, driver and tail with retaining ring etc)
4- 3 modes (not blinkies or moon) or 1
5- Clicky switch
The candidates at the moment are:
1- Jaxman e3 (wait until change the driver for 3 modes instead of 2)
2- Thorfire tg06s
Any other options?
Thanks!
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Thorfire TK05 Review
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Light provided by Thorfire for review
amazon link (affiliate) – http://amzn.to/2slMCxD
Ok! so it has been a long time since I’ve done a review! so lets knock the rust off with a look at the Thorfire TK05
Manufacturer’s Specs:
CREE XPG3 Led: with life span of 20+ years
Size: 3.5inch(Length)*0.75 inch(Body diameter)
Weight: 1.48 oz (excluding battery)
Color Temperature: 5350-5700K
Single Side Switch for on/off and output selection
High efficiency lens
TK05 flashlight utilizes the CREE XPG3 LED and delivers a max 600 Lumen output when powered by a 14500 battery. Color temperature is neutral white: 5350-5700K.
Compatible with a single, common, AA battery, or one 14500 rechargeable battery (Not Included).
The TK05 is small and Lightweight, length 3.5 inch, weight 1.48 oz (excluding battery). With a removable clip, it is suitable for everyday carry.
Made from Aircraft-Grade Aluminum, Waterproof and Skid-Proof Design, A perfect item for outdoor sports
ThorFire backs it’s products with an 18 month warranty. If you encounter any question or issue contact us and we will be happy to serve you. The ThorFire goal is 100% customer satisfaction.
My Youtube Review:
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TK05 – What is it?
The TK05 is a relatively new offering from Thorfire. It is a multi-chemistry AA flashlight that can support Alkaline, lithium, and recharge NIMH batteries. This configuration is very popular as it offers a wide variety of battery options to suit the users needs. The light utilizes a side switch to turn the light on and off as well as change the modes. It is a 3 mode flashlight with a hidden strobe mode. The TK05 uses the XP-G3 LED
User Interface:
A simple click of the side switch turns the light on. From there clicking will cycle between the 3 main modes. Double click will bring you to the hidden strobe mode. A long press of the switch turns the light off. The light can be locked out from accidental power ups by turning the tailswitch sligthly.
Output/Performance:
The TK05 will output differently depending on the battery used. With a 14500 you can expect 13/100/600 lumens. With a NIMH rechargeable you can expect around 13/100/275 lumens.
I did several runtime tests that you can see in my youtube review. What I found was this on high mode the NIMH ran for about 45 minutes with a very regulated and even output. With a 14500 battery the light stepped down after 3 minutes to an output of about 100 lumens. At this point the light slowly dimished over the next 3 hours. Upon completion the 14500 was at 2.75v. I ended the test because I didn’t want to over discharge the battery. The light does not appear to have any low voltage protection.
Beam Shots:
The TK05 puts out a cool white beam with a very organized hot spot. The focus is not perfect, but pretty good for this price point.
Lets take a closer look:
Construction:
The TK05 is a simple 3 piece tube construction flashlight that consists of a tailcap, battery tube, and head. The threads are smooth and arrived adequately lubed and anodized. The light is o-ring sealed at the junctions. There is a lanyard hole on the tail cap that is large enough to fit paracord lanyards. The pocket clip is removeable and quite sturdy. No problems with carrying it in the pocket. The side switch is metal and stands proud of the battery tube. Mine was very sensitive and turned on in my pocket frequently, requiring me to keep the light in mechanical lockout whenever I carried it. The head has a glass lens, and an orange peel reflector as well as the XP-G3 led.
Overall the light is built well, and doesn’t have any fit or finish issues. My only major complaint is the side switch. I hate having to lockout a light that I carry daily.
Value:
We often don’t address this as reviewers. And it’s time for that to stop. The TK05 is priced at around $20-25.00USD at this time. It is priced significantly lower than the high end multi-chemistry AA lights such as Olight or Klarus, and is priced slightly higher than other lights such as the Utorch UT01. The TK05 falls right in the middle of the pack when it comes to price, but also puts out an impressive amount of lumens. The huge benefit to the TK05 is that you can buy at at Amazon.com and have it at your door in 2 days. Considering the build quality and features I would say this light is adequately priced.
Final Thoughts:
Multi-Chemistry AA lights are a popular amongst the EDC crowd. 14500 cells allow you to access the 600 lumen mode with this light, and also provide a greater operating temperature than Alkaline batteries, which makes this a relatively good light to have stashed away in your glove box. But if you don’t want to mess with Lithium cells this light performs well with NIMH Rechargeables. When I look at the light there are 2 annoyances that stand out to me. The first being the sensitivity of the side switch. I hate having to mechanically lockout a flashlight that I am keeping in my pocket. I would rather just click and go. The second is the lack of any quick access to turbo or strobe. The flashlight has mode memory, which is great, but if you are going to have a side switch you might as well go all the way and have an E-switch with a nice UI that allows you more access from the off position. But on the other hand, for the beginner this lack of features could be quite appealing. Many times in the world of flashlights, simple is often better.
This light is plenty tough enough to survive the rigors of EDC and other hard use. It is built well and I don’t see any shortcomings with the construction. The test for me when reviewing a flashlight is to answer this simple question. If I lost this light, would I puchase another? In this case the answer is no. And that answer is not because of any issues with the light itself, but my own personal carry style dictates carrying a light with instant access to strobe. I find myself favoring lights that have a dual switch design for everyday carry.
Another question I always ask myself is whether or not I would recommend the light to a friend. In this case I absolutely would. I would be very confident recommending this light to people who are budget minded or just getting into lithium cells. The light is simple enough that anyone can learn to use it in a matter of a few seconds, and wont be frustrated with a complicated UI that some of the competition has. When I consider lights to recommend to people I look at the availability of the light, availability of batteries, safety, and performance. In this case the light is available on amazon, can use a huge variety of batteries, and is not in any danger of starting fires or scalding someone if left on turbo/high mode, and for the average non-flashlight geek this is going to be amazingly bright to them. Considering most of the population still thinks that a 40 lumen maglite is very bright, the TK05 would blow the socks off most people. This light meets all the criteria for a light I would recommend to others.
So in the end I think the TK05 is a nice mid-grade AA flashlight. It is simple, easy to use, and safe for beginners. You may get frustrated with the side switch, and it may activate frequently if you keep it in your pants pocket. It’s alot of lumens in a tiny package, and carries very well in a pocket.
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Smallest AA/14500 light that can do 500 / 1000 lumens?
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Hi all,
Let’s say overall size/weight is your priority.
Which AA/14500 lights are the best options that can do at least 500 lumens? What about 1000? (not sure if that’s even possible on a 14500)
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J5 Tactical V1-Pro memory?
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I week or so ago I bought a couple of Ultrafire SK68s from Amazon for a whopping $9. I was disappointed to find that they have next mode memory. In my defense, I didn’t know about such things when I ordered them. I want flashlight that size to put in my bag, so I thought maybe I’d get a J5 Tactical V1-Pro. But I’m getting the impression that it is the same thing. Do all these lights have next mode memory? I don’t need it to remember where I was before, but I’d at least like it to go back to high when it’s turned off.
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Rick
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Replacement for Manker E11???
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Lost my Manker E11 recently 
; it was an awesome light. I recommended it to my friend, but when his arrived I noticed the packaging and logo was different, and also the “head” was glued together to the body… I wonder if I should get another E11 (the previous version hopefully) or find a different 14500/AA capable light? Thanks for any suggestions!
-Steven
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Interesting Looking AA Light
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Hi all. I saw this light and am interested in it. Does anyone have any experience with the light, or with the selling company: Enogear? Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Frank A.
http://www.enogear.com/pd.jsp?id=81#_pp=0_455_5
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Best clicky AA Flashlight for EDC under 20$
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Hi all, i’ m looking for an edc AA Flashlight with a clicky button. My preferences are:
1. Medium mode 30-50 lumens and high mode above 150 lumens with a nihm AA battery
2. High output for a 14500 above 400 lumens
3. Fits both protected and unprotected 14500 batteries
4. Good build quality.
Any recommendations?
Thanks you in advance!
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[NEW] Eagle Eye X1
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https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_1382191.html
Cheap
Tiny
AA/14500
XP-G2
Wide TIR
Just two modes!
But:
Switch looks like electronic? I dont mind self-discharge lights with 2-4 18650 but wouldnt like to empty AA fast.
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piggybacking driver to p60 module
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does anybody know if i can piggyback a driver to a p60 module and if so what driver do you recommend
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Fenix headlamp trouble-shoot needed
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Hello guys,
This Fenix headlamp won’t work anymore. I tried the shorting an AA cell inside the tube with the brass protrusion of the body but still no light.
That’s the only thing I know…please help!
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Replacing my UT01 EDC! Please help...
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I have been edc’ing a Utorch UT01 for a while now, but it stopped working so I’m looking for a replacement. I really liked the UT01 but i missed recharge-ability and it would occasionally heat up my pocket 
so I think i would be better of with a tail clicky.
What am I looking for?
Musthaves:
- AA and 14500 compatible
-600+ lumen
-micro USB rechargeable
-deep carry (reversible)pocket clip
-tail clicky or side switch that won’t fire in my pocket
Nicetohaves:
-neutralish tint
-programmable UI
-memory
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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Manker E11 or Klarus Mi7?
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I’m looking for a good alternative to the Lumintop EDC05. I’ve had several problems with said light, and not just one of them. I feel the issues with the EDC05 are driver related and it will take some time to fix. Hence why there is no new stock on Amazon. I need a better alternative. I do not have the Utorch 01 in my options because the tint is crap and It has been known to have switch problems.
I’m left with either the Manker E11 or the Klarus Mi7.
Out of these two lights, I understand the Manker E11 is overall brighter, with that I’m leaning more towards the Manker E11. However how is the build quality of this light versus the Klarus Mi7?
Would it be a better investment as far as dependability?
I’ve also looked at the Zebralight SC5 MKII but I can’t justify the price. It’s over the top. With that I can buy two Mankers/Mi7 for that price.
Thanks.
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Does anyone own a Zebralight SC5W MK II?
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I’m really thinking of getting the ZL SC5W MKII now but I need to know about the tint. I’m not sure how I’d feel over a 4500k tint. I’m more into the 5700/5500/5000 tints. How much of a deviation is the 4500K? Hopefully someone has some beam shots so I can see. I hate to have to fork over big $ on a light I’ll end up hating because the tint is too yellow. I know about the cool white SC5 but I’m told its too blueish 6300K and it’s not as bright as the MKII models.
Thanks.
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Manker T01 "II"
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For anyone curious about what the difference is between the old Manker T01 vs the newer Manker T01 "II" and product warranty, I received the following response from Manker:
Thanks for your msg.
1) T01 II is with a stainless steel bezel on the head. but T01 is not.
2) T01 II is with a lanyard hole on the tailcap. but T01 is not. so you can carry it easy &safety to anywhere as EDC gear.
3) T01 II are compatible with AA battery and unprotected flat-top or button-top 14500 battery. but T01 I is power by only AA or unprotected button-top 14500 battery. so you can use more types 14500 battery power to more high lumen output
Attachment is the photo for your reference.
If you order the items from any authorized dealers, Mankerlight will keep the 5 year warranty.
If you have any after-sales in one month after you received the parcel, you can contact us.
After the first month, you need to contact Mankerlight ( info "at " mankerlight " d t" com) directly.
Kind Regards
Alan Gan
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BlitzWolf BW-ET1 video review
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I’ve fallen out of love with my EDC Olight lights and this is a great alternative. I hated the fact the magnet can’t easily be removed from the S1R/S2R but in the BW-ET1 it can be. Also great addition to be able to use AA cells!
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AA/14500 flashlight
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Hey everybody, I’m looking for a AA/14500 flashlight that has a nice smooth transition from the hotspot to the spill. Any suggestions would be appreciated .
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