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Post by Admin on Nov 30, 2014 19:15:08 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Nov 30, 2014 19:26:21 GMT
Wow ..one lucky guy!
Don't know if that would apply to all ..the second generation lights have a built in coolant ..don't know if that in itself would have averted what happened ...?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2014 19:39:21 GMT
Yeah I'm always a bit worried about em, I leave mine one the oven hob when charging them .. So at least nothing to catch fire to fingers crossed plus always make sure I'm in when charging as well...
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 30, 2014 19:52:07 GMT
yep looks like an idea to throw away the batteries and charger and get some from a reputable source.
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Post by Admin on Nov 30, 2014 19:59:27 GMT
yep looks like an idea to throw away the batteries and charger and get some from a reputable source. Absolutely, I have a good set from mtb batteries and also a cheep Chinese set, the difference in quality between the setts is unreal, the cheep battery pack and charger are now in the bin. |
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 30, 2014 20:08:00 GMT
mtbbatteries is one I was thinking of. iv had good advice and after sales from smudge (guessing he still works there)
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Post by Jimbo on Nov 30, 2014 20:14:17 GMT
Are the non Chinese ones as bright? I only ever charge my chinese ones when I'm around but does concern me but can't afford others at this time of year.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2014 20:14:27 GMT
yep looks like an idea to throw away the batteries and charger and get some from a reputable source. Absolutely, I have a good set from mtb batteries and also a cheep Chinese set, the difference in quality between the setts is unreal, the cheep battery pack and charger are now in the bin. ^^ yep +1 for this .. |
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 30, 2014 20:40:50 GMT
Are the non Chinese ones as bright? I only ever charge my chinese ones when I'm around but does concern me but can't afford others at this time of year. yeah jimbo, lights have come on so much in the last 5 years. the issue with lights from china compared to others isn't the brightness its the cheapness. alot of the lights and chargers/batteries bought from uk distributers are most likely Chinese made, but have to pass a standard to sell in uk......or at least I would hope so. c&b seen seam to have built up quite a good reputation also. good lights for a reasonable price. |
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Post by jgmu97 on Nov 30, 2014 22:45:32 GMT
I will pass this link onto my dad. He uses a Chinese light set on his commuter. Luckily the batteries are not charged inside the house but still
That looks rather fucking bad!
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Post by andywatson on Dec 1, 2014 10:30:39 GMT
Thanks Euan for the warning.
I was about to get some lights but will now hang fire(no pun intended).
Glynn, who are c&b please?
I used to have a PC world computer.
Till it switched itself on, then set itself alight.
I'm glad I was in when that happened.
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Post by Nelly on Dec 1, 2014 10:40:39 GMT
Thanks Euan for the warning. I was about to get some lights but will now hang fire(no pun intended). Glynn, who are c&b please? I used to have a PC world computer. Till it switched itself on, then set itself alight. I'm glad I was in when that happened. |
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Post by Jimbo on Dec 1, 2014 10:44:42 GMT
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Post by mata on Dec 1, 2014 11:40:10 GMT
I use a Chinese light, similar (looks identical to the CREE XM-L T6 LED 1000 on the above) I do keep an eye on charging etc and no mishaps yet...
Would be interested in changing hte batteries and charger though so may have to look in to it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2014 15:04:31 GMT
Andy, these lads have a great rep - and only just down the road from me too. Worth a look. MTB Batteries |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2014 16:13:40 GMT
Andy, these lads have a great rep - and only just down the road from me too. Worth a look. MTB BatteriesThink I mite have to save up for some of these plus only down the road , or mite speak to them , about better battery for my lights .. |
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Post by typer on Dec 1, 2014 19:33:39 GMT
Christ that pretty scary stuff  |
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Post by grantbh on Dec 3, 2014 13:53:58 GMT
^^^ shizzle ..
I bought some ebay specials, £10 for two front cree torches, one rear light with mounts for all three..
Not rechargeable, but that's just me, I hate rechargeable batts, never used them (obv minus the phone). They take 3 AAA's each in the front torches and i am massively impressed. They are super bright . Naturally they aren't the best quality, but i expected that ..
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Post by notsarkyadam on Dec 3, 2014 23:03:41 GMT
It's happened to a few people I know!! Hence why I invested in some decent, safe, lights... Some things, you don't skimp on!... Specially when you have family, and pets in the house!..
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2015 14:40:22 GMT
well I went a bit mad just before crimbo and ordered a couple of lights was getting sick of the cheap chinky ones not holding the charge ,just never trusted them.. so ordered some of MTB Batteries went for www.mtbbatteries.co.uk/mountain-bike-lights/the-lumenator/ for my helmet its about as bright as my solar storm one but the batteries last so much longer then for my bars www.mtbbatteries.co.uk/mountain-bike-lights/the-lumen2200/4 settings plus a little bar button , low is great just for being on the road now I cant get over how long these batteries hold there charge used them a couple of times plenty of brightness , did a 3hr30min ride , so was out for say 4hrs got back. left the lights on all last night went in to the man cave and they were still on at 10.30 am now I know they are not that cheap to buy but compared to say hope lights R8 or something that cost 350 plus pounds im rather happy with there plus where they come from is local so any problem I'll just drop them back in.. im looking forward to using these for the next few months of dark riding .. reviews to follow plus did a little mod to the bar mounted one fitted a hope adapter to it .. now the light doesn't move or wobble ..     with hope mod  mite look for a helmet mod ..any ideas chaps ?? plus my good lady got me one of these as well www.chainreactioncycles.com/lezyne-zecto-rear-light-20l/rp-prod107765 wont tell her they are on offer now hehhe sarky will be glad to tell ya how bright they are  |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Jan 3, 2015 16:44:44 GMT
I remember that rear light all to well!! If I close my eyes I still see red circles!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2015 16:52:14 GMT
I don't bother with expensive lights, don't night ride often enough to.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2015 16:58:21 GMT
I don't bother with expensive lights, don't night ride often enough to. I'm out 2/3 nites a week if I can love nite riding great fun  sucks when ya on ya own .. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2015 17:00:25 GMT
You'll have to come over here one night.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2015 17:02:56 GMT
You'll have to come over here one night. Defo mate drag sarky over as well get a few of the lads out |
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sucks when ya on ya own ..