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Astrolux FT03 SST40-W 2400lm USB-C Rechargeable LED Flashlight AUD $50.14 (53% off) + $5.02 Delivery @ Banggood Au

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parsimonious one on 04/04/2020 - 15:37 au.banggood.com (763 clicks)
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I've been looking at getting an LED torch for a while and this seems like a reasonable deal particularly for a USB rechargeable torch (note battery not included) and given the AUD is tanking.

This torch gets good reviews online

https://1lumen.com/26650-reviews/astrolux-ft03/#conclusion-a…

http://budgetlightforum.com/node/67109

I know there are plenty of ozbargainer torch afficionados who may be able to comment more authoritatively,

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  • dcep on 04/04/2020 - 15:41

    26650/21700/18650 cell

  • Tacooo on 04/04/2020 - 15:49
    -8

    If this thing is normally $100 and pushing 2400lm you're getting seriously ripped off. Even at $50 that's not that great of a deal.

    • Bacons on 04/04/2020 - 15:55
      +9

      There's a lot more to flashlights than lumens per dollar. BTW these are real lumens not eBay CREE XML T6 TACTICAL FLASHLIGHT 999999 LUMENS lumens.

      In this case, this flashlight is a thrower, it has been tested at over 200000 candela which means it can throw the light over a distance just shy of 1 KM

      My K1 has even less lumens than this at a "measly" 900 lumens but it has 650000 candela which means it throws light over 1.6 KM away

      • nfr on 04/04/2020 - 18:14
        +1

        Wow 1.6km, but I would need a telescope to see that far

  • Bacons on 04/04/2020 - 15:51
    +12

    Good light, not the cheapest it's been but very solid consider current situation. Main things to note is that the driver is not regulated. Here is a graph of the high mode (not max output) to show what I mean (Credit to zeroair.org). As the battery level goes down, so will the output and you won't be able to reach max output when the battery is at half capacity.

    It also can't do USB C to USB C charging, only USB A to C.

    The 5000k tint is recommended over the 5700k and 6500k options

    • parsimonious one on 04/04/2020 - 15:55
      +4

      Thanks Bacons, I’m very much an LED torch novice but appreciate there is some pretty technical stuff to navigate.

      Your input is much appreciated.

  • dosada on 04/04/2020 - 16:11

    Don't forget it comes without a battery which I'd about another $30

    • Bacons on 04/04/2020 - 16:27
      +2

      It comes with an adapter to use 18650 cells which are usually about 2 for $17. Here are a pair of good ones I would recommend for $15.78

      While the native size for this flashlight is 26650 the format is not as widely used

      • PukeyLuke on 04/04/2020 - 18:46

        I have about a dozen of these Samsung INR18650-30Q batteries and are really happy with them, good price $15.78 for 2.

      • IVI on 04/04/2020 - 22:06

        Panasonic 18650 (marked "NCR…") cost us ~$3.50 (a bit less)

        We're quite happy with T6 torches, @ Au$ 4.95 earlier Today,
        shipped, fr 1 to many.

        These prices were from AliExpress, not BangGood.

      • thorpef1 on 05/04/2020 - 18:40

        So the only difference between the above Samsung 18650's and a good set of 26650's is capacity, both should be able to hit max lumens?

        • Bacons on 05/04/2020 - 19:52
          +1

          Yes, and price, I think many people would be intimidated by the cost of those at 70% of the price of the flashlight itself.

          I recommended 18650 because any device that can use 26650 can also use 18650 but not the other way around.

          I suspected that most in need of advice would not wander into 26650 territory but may be inspired by this flashlight and may get into other more generalised flashlights such as a compact EDC light which mostly use 18650s not 26650.

  • oweban on 04/04/2020 - 16:31

    Note that a 21700 or 26650 is best for this - 5000mAh. It only pulls ~9A max on turbo, so it doesn’t need a 30T, or even a 40T. Sweet spot for an SST40 is around 7.2A (diminishing returns after that).

    SST40 will be greenish on low modes, but cleans up at high. Light can also be flashed with Anduril; I’ve written a custom firmware with ToyKeeper’s guidance.

    Damn good thrower for the money though.

    • IVI on 04/04/2020 - 22:09

      Some of the [competitions'] torches
      have reportedly melted from heat,
      after being On for long-time.

      Could you get by w/ a ~$5 T6…?
      It's cost ~an Order of Magnitude Less

      • oweban on 04/04/2020 - 23:06

        If you really want to, but those lights are absolute garbage. If you turn on turbo on this thing, it ramps down with heat so it won't cook.

        • Bacons on 04/04/2020 - 23:14

          pretty much what's gonna happen when you turn on the new kr4 mule. I can't imagine the amount of heat that thing would put out in such a small host.

          • oweban on 05/04/2020 - 07:42

            @Bacons: Good god yes I’m worried about that. TK was showing us the thermal reg of the KR4 before it was released (“secret project” at the time), and it looked good - but 8 emitters, nooooope.

            I’ll stick to my FW3A sw45k.

            • Pixie13 on 05/04/2020 - 07:49

              @oweban: Have you seen the Fw4a? :)

              • oweban on 05/04/2020 - 17:47

                @Pixie13: Yeah, not my thing though. Head is a bit fat. Got a D4 and D4V2, so I’m covered on the quad side of things. Would go KR4 before that, due to 5A regulated (and removed the pain of the tube/tailcap pcb/driver alignment.

  • Xkenz0 on 04/04/2020 - 17:27
    +2

    FYI: This light works while connected to usb, also while connected without battery.

  • Pixie13 on 04/04/2020 - 18:29

    Can't help myself :(

  • mymilkynipples on 04/04/2020 - 19:13

    Really good light, not the cheapest it has been but well worth it.

  • ellski on 04/04/2020 - 21:09

    thanks op and thanks bacon, got one and the batteries

  • neo on 04/04/2020 - 21:52

    For those interested, you can get the holder for a little extra - https://au.banggood.com/Astrolux-Flashlight-Holster-For-Astr…

  • superuser on 04/04/2020 - 22:19

    Grand Total:AU$60.63

  • thorpef1 on 04/04/2020 - 22:27

    Looking at the recomended accessories within the ad is the Keeppower ICR26650 5200mAh 3.7v Protected Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 69.5cm

    That sure is a big battery

  • Fat Horny Ghost on 04/04/2020 - 23:30

    Showing $87 + $5 shipping atm for CN shipped

    • parsimonious one on 04/04/2020 - 23:39

      So it is…. it appears to have expired. I’ve updated the title.

  • bensl on 05/04/2020 - 19:05

    So 3 options to buy…
    Cool white 6500k. Neutral white 5000k. Neutral white 5700k.
    Any tips for a novice on which to get??
    Thanks

  • thorpef1 on 10/05/2020 - 10:56

    For anyone that missed out this is available again.
    I just grabbed another for my dad as I'm very impressed

  • MonkDog on 19/05/2020 - 17:52

    Damn man. Showing as $47.17 + $4.25 postage for me at the moment. Although apparently the promo ends today.

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