Hey guys just found this deal from banggood. Manker is a top brand they make a lot of flashlight for other companies.
They also have a full range of flashlight under the Manker branding they are quality! banggood has this for half price so it seems like a good deal usually $75 AUD. Gearbest has the light for $55 AUD and dx has it for $47 AUD
So i know not every one needs a powerful torch but seeing the price and features you can not beat it!
HAS A BUILT IN CHARGER FOR 18650 BATTERIES! so any one that was looking at the Nitecore range with the built in charger maybe consider this seeing as the price is so good!
But be careful some people had cells overcharging to 4.25v and some had cells charging to 4.18v i am not sure what to think. maybe be on the safe side and use protected 18650 cells on! ALWAYS CHECK VOLTAGE WITH MULTIMETER!
Review here.http://budgetlightforum.com/node/38118
Specification:
Product name: MANKER Rambler CREE XM-L2 960LM LED Flashlight
Brand: MANKER Rambler
Emitter Brand: Cree
Emitter BIN: XM-L2 U2
Total Emitters: 1
Material: 6061-T6 Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy body
Military Specification Type III- hard anodized
Modes: Low:30lumens;150h
Mid:180lumens;8h
High:450lumens;4h
Turbo:960lumens;1.5h
Strobe:960lumens
Brightness: 960lm
Distance: 185m
Battery Configurations: 1 x 18650(NOT included)
Switch Type: Clicky
Switch Location: tail switch
Lens: Ultra-clear tempered glass lens resists scratches and impacts
Waterproof: IPX 7
Impact resisitance: 1m
Color: Black,Gray,Brown
Weight: 100g net weight
Size: 135mm(Length)x30mm(Head Dia.)x27mm(Body Dia.)
@aussieprepper
You said: "But be careful some people had cells overcharging to 4.25v and some had cells charging to 4.18v i am not sure what to think. maybe be on the safe side and use protected 18650 cells on!"
Note that protection circuit in protected 18650 will NOT PROTECT against OVERCHARGING, & overcharging IS DANGEROUS & damages the battery.