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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3382 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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The other thing with batteries is that in some inexpensive brands, a C or D size battery may only have a AA or even AAA equivalent battery inside. Usually you can tell be comparing the weight of these batteries to a "real" C size battery. |
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RichardM
Joined: 28 Mar 2012 Posts: 96 City/Region: Akron
State or Province: OH
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Pangur Ban
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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I got one of the flare lights on sale last year. Seems to be a quality product. |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4559 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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Mark, lots of good points. I received my SOS light a few weeks ago, marked on the batteries the date, and installed them. Actually I wanted to put Lithiums in it. But after looking high and low, it doesn't appear any of the regular manufacturers make a lithium C cell. So I stuck Alkaline in it. However, I think I will check them every few months, as I've had batteries break down and leak acid out in the past. I still have my flares, but at least I can keep those a little longer now past the expiration date! Colby |
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Aurelia
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 2331 City/Region: Gig Harbor
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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Good points on this thread. We still carry flares but I have them for kayaking so there is a little overlap in our purposes.
If you like the idea of these lights, but maybe not the cost/size, or using them exclusively, consider something like this as a supplement to your traditional signaling.
http://www.ustbrands.com/product/splashflash-led-light-glo/
There are different models and they cost little, work great as personal flashlights as well as strobes, and take a standard battery you can find lithium verions of if wanted.
We have had great service from three of these on our PFDs and would by them again.
Greg _________________ Greg, Cindie & Aven
Gig Harbor
Aurelia - 25 Cruiser sold 2012
Ari - 19 Cruiser sold 2023
currently exploring with "Lia", 17 ft Bullfrog Supersport Pilothouse |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
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