Youtube vid of ‘Homemade’ 500 LED spotlight, check this out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkkU0…eature=related O My God where do I buy one its like super bright and super big it must be brighter than my friends 2 cell mag. In this day and age flashlights are getting smaller and brighter, size aint everything and to boot neither is bightness check out the super cool blue beam. This guy would kick himself if he found out about this forum after building that behemoth, he could have made it with 50 P7’s in something that big, then it would be amazing, dunno about the lead acid battery but then again he would have learnt about Li-ion.

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ordered - will these work together?

I just ordered these from DX, and just want to be sure they will work together! GU10 1*3W 650~700mA Constant Current Regulated LED Driver (85~265V Input) Item# 13552$2.51 USD4$10.04 USD Cree XR-E Q5 Emitter on Premium Star (228LM at 1A) Item# 2394$5.36 USD1$5.36 USD (also want to use same type of driver for an XPG R5, one driver per LED)

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Garrity 2D SS host, worth modding?

Local surplus store has LOTS of Garrity Stainless Steel 2D lights, anyone familiar w/ this light? Just wondering if it would make a decent M@G-clone for a 18650 based LED or hot-wire. I suppose for $10 investment I could go the ROP route…

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need to run 4 leds off one AA battery

I am looking for some help on a circuit that will use one AA battery to flash or blink 4 LEDs. They can all flash at the same time, randomly, 2 at a time….I have much latitude here, but I need 4 SMT LEDs off of the one battery. I need this as light as possible, hence the use of just one battery. We will be using Osram LEDs that were picked for me. Any ideas or circuits I could leverage? A picture of a circuit would be better than just an explaination as I am more of a visual person. Thanks in advance.

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Dorcy 41-4218 Dial-A-Light. Opinions?

Anyone have a Dorcy 41-4218 Dial-A-Light multimode light? Any opinions? http://www.amazon.com/Dorcy-41-4218-…8860246&sr=8-1

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Commerical Multi story

I am new here and have a question on panelboard installation for a multi story building. Other then good standard practice is there a NEC requirement for a panelboard to be installed on each floor level. I am having alittle trouble finding it if it is there. Thanks ahead of time for any help I receive. JJMEGGO

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Anybody own an sr90 AND a DEFT?

I know there are alot of options and variables, but to put it as simply as possible, I want an LED light with MAXIMUM throw. I don’t care about flood, and these are the two that seem to stand out, but I haven’t been able to find a comparison.

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Old Laser Products Sure Fire

I have an old (I guess over 10 years) Laser Products Sure Fire flashlight made in Fountain Valley, Calif. It uses 2 CR123 batteries. I was wondering just how old it is and perhaps if it was one of the first models made? Any comments would be welcomed. Thanks

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WTB: Malkoff M61 dropin

I am looking to purchase a Malkoff M61 drop in for my Surefire C2. Does anyone have an extra one available? Please, Please. Please….. Thank you.

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wiring for outdoor kitchen

i am looking at plans for a backyard outdoor kitchen to be custom built of stone, stucco,and mortar. it is totally open on a patio with no roof. the design looks like everything will get wet at sometime whether due to direct exposure or seepage through future settlement cracks. i am worried about future corrosion. what are the best boxes, connectors, etc you would suggest?

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