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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: DREDIOCK on January 03, 2006, 07:17:59 PM
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Got one of these for Christmas.
It was always one of things I saw on TV and looked interesting but figured they probably didnt work.
Takes a bit of shaking to get them working the first time but they work. and pretty damn well too!
Faraday Light (https://www.asseenontvnetwork.com/vcc/advancedresultsmarketing/faradayflashlight/154066/)
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Had a couple at work months ago. All in all, I was unimpressed. They're handy in an emergency, but they're slightly better than a Bic lighter, IMHO.
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But Sandy, they work at all times....to keep your family safe. You can even use it when you walk your dog!
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In all honesty, I thought they might be handy to have around in a pinch, but the commercials make them seem as if they're as good as a Mag Light. Not even close.
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And you can drive your SUV over the thing. How freaking cool is that?????:O
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I was just baggin on the comercial and the idea that people need to be told how many ways they could use a flashlight.
Why not just say that it can be used to produce light? :D
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Yes I see your point. But it does produce light and it can be seen from over a mile away:D
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Originally posted by NUKE
I was just baggin on the comercial and the idea that people need to be told how many ways they could use a flashlight.
Why not just say that it can be used to produce light? :D
Not only that, it can be used to exercise your right hand. You know... for that quality time spent with one's self. ;)
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:rofl :lol :rofl :lol
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And you can drive your SUV over the thing. How freaking cool is that?????
What kind of SUV are you talking about a Kia?
The thing busted when my bud drove his Ford F-350 over it:lol
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well I don't really consider an F350 an SUV.
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Originally posted by RAIDER14
What kind of SUV are you talking about a Kia?
The thing busted when my bud drove his Ford F-350 over it:lol
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you called an f-350 an SUV!!!!
That thing is a HWM..
Hard working machine!
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Somewhere in that goofly little thing is a battery. And it'll eventually wear out.
Smoke 'n Mirrors.
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I had a hand-dynamo flash-light since I was a kid. You had to squeeze it to get light. What's new in "Faraday's light"? LED instead of light-bulb?
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Originally posted by Boroda
I had a hand-dynamo flash-light since I was a kid. You had to squeeze it to get light. What's new in "Faraday's light"? LED instead of light-bulb?
Yes.
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the woman in the car sure knew how to shake it. :aok
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well it made someone very rich :)
how about the cold soldering iron? anyone grab one of those things? lol
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For thise who have checked it out might not have noticed.
The more you shake it the brighter the light..
Is it a maglite? no.
But the light it gives off isnt terrible either provided you shake it enough
And it sure beats needing light reaching for a maglite or any other flashlight only to find the batteries have died.
Wife picked up two as stocking stuffers.
I'll keep one of the small ones in my tacklebox and the large one under the seat in my worktruck for emergancy.
the other large one I can keep around the house and know that even if my daughter gets hold of one of the lanterns and runs the batteries down I'll at least have that.
the other small one my daughter can play with to her hearts content.
Is it a great every day flashlight? No.
but in a pinch it beats having no flashlight or one that doesnt work.
And a a full charge the light it gives off isnt all that bad.
Like I said its not a Mag.
But then again a Maglite isnt a lantern either.
Still better then nothing
Which if you;ve ever needed a flashlight only to discover the batteries were dead. You can relate
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I'll rather have a cellphone with a flashlight.
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Seems like a good idea for emergencies, but for a primary working flashlight it's tough to beat a 3 D-cell maglight. Doubles as a home defense tool as well :) Not so good as a hammer since the body is aluminum, but if used carefully it can still be used to "encourage" proper part alignment or to un-stick whatever is sticking.
Of course, my brother has a portable battery powered floodlight... Some 250,000 candlepower (or something like that) with a 12" reflector. He's living on 2.6 acres and at night this sucker provides enough illumination that he can see into the far corners of the entire property from the back porch of the house :)
I still prefer the 3 cell maglight for everyday use though.
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Instead of that one I went with a pair of hand crank styles.
Has 5 led's on front, 3 switch's, so you can control at least somewhat how much light.
If you need a LOT of light, almost need someone to constantly crank.
If you just need a bit, 2 cranks will last half an hour.
Took it on a camping trip and it was perfect for telling what time it was at 3:00 am. Keeping from tripping over sticks on the way to water a tree, etc.
Mine cost me about 14 $ a piece on ebay.
Ohh yeah, and they have a jack to recharge a cell phone. Not a big point with me, but might be handy for some.
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:D
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Originally posted by Eagler
well it made someone very rich :)
how about the cold soldering iron? anyone grab one of those things? lol
First thing I thought of when I saw this thread. When I see that comercial I just want to say Cool! But Im skeptical of infomercials.
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If you don't get one... the terrorists win!
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Originally posted by eagl
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Of course, my brother has a portable battery powered floodlight... Some 250,000 candlepower (or something like that) with a 12" reflector. He's living on 2.6 acres and at night this sucker provides enough illumination that he can see into the far corners of the entire property from the back porch of the house :)
LOL My Brother in law was telling me about these
250K Candlepower?
WTF you need that for? Unless your planning on getting 2 and having your own 9/11 memorial or going ot provide some extra light for outside work on the space station as it orbits by lol
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Originally posted by Hangtime
Somewhere in that goofly little thing is a battery. And it'll eventually wear out.
Smoke 'n Mirrors.
It's a capacitor actually. And yes it will wear out over time but that time is much much later than that of a battery.
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The best part is, they come in handy during a power outage when you suddenly decide to play with your pet fish. If you drop it in the water and dont manage to squish your fishie, it will float right at the top.
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I have a 2 million candlepower lantern that I keep in my jeep. Very powerful.
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Originally posted by lasersailor184
I have a 2 million candlepower lantern that I keep in my jeep. Very powerful.
why?
Planning on starting your own solar sytem? LMAO
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I started my own solar system once, then I decided the "intelligent life" was actually quite stupid. So i put a bunch of CNC's on it, and that is what we call Krismas in my 1 planet solar system.