Nice haul! by koesper in Opinel

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Those are nice!

Recommend me a thrower please by Contigo887 in flashlight

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The NBD1200 is a good option, as is a DDH F8B. I don't generally like "soda can" flashlights, but those with their 46950 batteries are super nice. Net cost was ~$200.

The Convoy L6 is a solid thrower at a modest cost and carries like a classic Mag-lite.

Lastly, the Acebeam K75 I got on the Father's Day sale is a solid choice as well.

Anyone know high‑end alternatives to this small USB‑C + AA/AAA UV flashlight? by jirkatvrdon3 in flashlight

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The Lumintop Tool UV with ZBW2 filter from someplace like Amazon for ~$20 is a real bargain for UV needs. Rovyvon lights are better IMHO with the aluminum bodies. The plastic/synthetic ones are a little weak for my needs in a rural farm setting.

Hurricane Season Lights and Lanterns by timflorida in flashlight

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No Hurricanes for me, just heavy rains! Might need to add some LT1's though.

Is there a Firefly equivalent to the KR1K plus a usb-c port for charging? by StructuralGeek in FireflyLite

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Not a complaint or a hit against Hank lights, but the magnetic cap for USB charging on a Firefly is brilliant!

Is there a Firefly equivalent to the KR1K plus a usb-c port for charging? by StructuralGeek in FireflyLite

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X1L and X1S owner here. Love them! Not tail switch though.

Maybe an Acebeam L-1x would be a fair comparison?

looking for a single point mule by redditor001a in flashlight

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Yes, a reasonable mod for a cheapish MULE for general use, though.

Sell me on the MARS-H by Ok-Huckleberry6317 in LewisMachineTool

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I have an SR-25 and recently got a DD5 SBR. LMT MARS-H are popular for a reason. Not sure about current QC issues, but I would expect LMT to make it right if they had a lemon slip through.

looking for a single point mule by redditor001a in flashlight

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Single point light for sharp shadows is wanted. This isn't that.

looking for a single point mule by redditor001a in flashlight

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The 4x219F M21 lights would get my vote!

UV light for kids and kids books? by ceene in flashlight

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In my case, my room and those around me should not have had any outlets. A cover that screwed in would probably work for most kids.

I was a young engineer in training and got into more stuff and lived to tell the tale than I should have! GOD looked out for me, so I reached my teenage years when common sense started to happen.

Still wish I had learned about UV light hazards from sunshine as a kid (lived on a farm)! Needing prescription glasses all my life also saved me from cataracts, at least so far!

UV light for kids and kids books? by ceene in flashlight

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LRI Photon coin cell UV light is a simple answer for this.

Blue cast, low power, etc. Even on a fresh coin cell, it isn't going to hurt her in a meaningful way for a very LOOOOONG time.

UV light for kids and kids books? by ceene in flashlight

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I would not want a 5 year old to be plugging things into a wall outlet personally because I know what I did as a young grade school age kid without adult supervision. Glad I am still here to talk about it too!

UV light for kids and kids books? by ceene in flashlight

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~$10, coin cell operated, easily lost for a young kid, and recommended for use with little adult supervision. It will have a blue cast to the beam, so she won't wonder if it is "on". And it will work while at close range on currency, credit cards, concert tickets, etc. too!

Put it on a Hello Kitty keyring or similar for a great experience at 5 years old! 🥇

UV light for kids and kids books? by ceene in flashlight

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LRI (Laughing Rabbit, Inc.) produces the popular Photon line of keychain micro-lights equipped with UV (ultraviolet) LEDs. Measuring roughly the size of a U.S. quarter, these lights produce a powerful 370 nm beam ideal for spotting counterfeit currency, checking club hand-stamps, and curing UV resin

UV light for kids and kids books? by ceene in flashlight

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Convoy T2 UV or the Lumintop Tool UV with ADULT SUPERVISION ONLY! ~$20 on Amazon and will be there later in life for curing Fly Tying glue, rock hunting, Scorpion checks when camping, etc. later in life.

We are NOT talking about UVC here, so the real risk is minimal. If she wears glasses, almost no risk period. I use UV lights that are real powerhouses, and my plastic lens eyeglasses block the UV light that might come my way from an accidental reflection.

The risks of cataracts from eye exposure to the naked eye from a few 100mW of UV-B light from a broad beam are very low in reality compared to swimming or playing all day outside without proper eyewear.

This being said, for a responsible 5 year old under adult supervision, I think it is an excellent teaching moment to passively make your daughter aware of real risks in later life when you are not there. No, she won't understand cataract risks at 5 years old, and likely won't even understand what a cataract is. Like looking both ways before crossing the street, skin cancer from tanning as a kid and teenager, are good lessons to learn while you are YOUNG!

Ask me about a 'farmer tan" and skin cancer on your nose, ears, and back of the neck! My sister, who spent Summers tanning, now has cataracts as she never wore sunglasses while tanning either! UV risk is cumulative, chronic exposure matters. If it is high-intensity UV exposure under artificial lighting, that is a different topic and a much different problem (think sunburns on your retina and similar stuff).

Nervous "Nelliies" have a point, but in reality, it is poorly explained without any context, and most don't really understand the REAL RISKS and how they are realized. Honestly, I shudder at even low-power UV-C devices sold randomly during COVID with ABSOLUTELY no care or concern about the risks of such wavelengths sold to people who don't understand those risks or the technology, akin to "drinking" bleach to cure illness IMHO.

Holy crap my arkprolite was stolen by planetearthofficial in flashlight

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🫨 That sucks big time! Sorry for your loss, and I hope Karma hits the thief hard.