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Tail light that does not use fixed internal batteries
On Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:23:18 -0800 (PST), Andy
wrote: I had a cygolite tail light, but the poorly constructed light went out in less than a year. I am looking for a replacement that does NOT use a non-user replaceable battery. One that uses a 16350 would be nice. The 16350 isn't very common. If you want a rechargeable CR123A replacement, a 16340 is a closer substitute: https://lygte-info.dk/info/CR123A%20and%20rechargeable%20substitutes%20UK.htm l A 17335 or 17345 may also fit. I assume that you want to be able to replace or charge the cell externally. I couldn't find anything that meets your criteria. Most of the larger tail lights are powered by build in LiPo cells. If desperate, you could possibly modify a common LED flashlight to use a red LED or a red filter. Or, you could install a motorcycle, moped, or e-Bike tail light, and power it from three LiIon cells for about 11.1VDC. You could also buy just the red LED light bar, LED tape, or array and add a flasher circuit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBOOSV_I9U4 https://www.ebay.com/itm/172266555492 -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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Tail light that does not use fixed internal batteries
On 12/31/2018 12:23 AM, Andy wrote:
I had a cygolite tail light, but the poorly constructed light went out in less than a year. I am looking for a replacement that does NOT use a non-user replaceable battery. One that uses a 16350 would be nice. Thanks I'm fond of the Portland Design Works "Danger Zone" light: https://ridepdw.com/collections/tail...t=24756532545# It has a slow-flash mode that's very bright and I'll use on gray days. It does use two AAA batteries, which you say in a later post isn't sufficient for you, so I'll just note that this thing runs a LONG time on those AAAs. Mark J. |
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Tail light that does not use fixed internal batteries
On 12/31/2018 12:39 PM, Andy wrote:
On Monday, December 31, 2018 at 9:57:23 AM UTC-6, Frank Krygowski wrote: On 12/31/2018 3:23 AM, Andy wrote: I had a cygolite tail light, but the poorly constructed light went out in less than a year. I am looking for a replacement that does NOT use a non-user replaceable battery. One that uses a 16350 would be nice. Thanks I got one of these for Christmas: https://www.niterider.com/product/tl-5-0-sl/ It uses two AAA batteries. I haven't mounted it yet, but it seems fine. I've never felt a need for eye-scorching taillights. I know that's an unfashionable position. -- - Frank Krygowski AAA batteries do not have enuf capacity for my use. If the light uses two AA batteries, in series, then you could likely replace them with one 14500 Li-Ion battery and one dummy cell. 3.7V is probably close enough to work in a 3V device https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010NDAITG. A lithium AA cell has a peak voltage of 1.8V. I do recall one Duracell flashlight that depended on the internal resistance of the alkaline batteries to limit current, and when I tried NiMH C cells in the flashlight it was quickly destroyed and went back to Costco. |
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Tail light that does not use fixed internal batteries
On Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 2:56:59 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Monday, December 31, 2018 at 6:19:53 PM UTC-6, Frank Krygowski wrote: On 12/31/2018 1:30 PM, wrote: On Monday, December 31, 2018 at 2:23:20 AM UTC-6, Andy wrote: I had a cygolite tail light, but the poorly constructed light went out in less than a year. I am looking for a replacement that does NOT use a non-user replaceable battery. One that uses a 16350 would be nice. Thanks I just order red flashing taillights from Nashbar or any mail order shop. The ones similar to the Planet Bike Super Flash light. Its a popular one. Two AAA batteries that last a couple years. I hang two of them from my seatbag. And another one hanging from a zip tie through the back of my helmet. More lights is better. The only note of caution I'd add: If taillights are literally hanging, they're often not pointing in the proper direction. Many LED taillights are pretty directional, especially regarding pitch (that is, pointing up-and-down). I've seen many people with their taillights hanging or clipped to soft bags, whose lights pointed uselessly at the ground or the sky. -- - Frank Krygowski My saddlebag is fairly rigid. Its medium size Jandd bag. And has the same exact contents at all time. So it stays in the same position. There are a couple straps on the back of the bag. The LED flashers stay in pretty much the exact same position. The zip tie through the back of the helmet is also pretty solid. Depends I guess on how tilted my helmet is I suppose. But its still visible. Thanks for all the responses. Andy |
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