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What kind/type of flashlight does Allen Haff use on Auction Hunters?

Hi,

Was wanting to know if anyone knows off hand the name brand of that ray gun style of flashlight Allen uses on Auction Hunters!

Thanks in advance!

Richard

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Re: What kind/type of flashlight does Allen Haff use on Auction Hunters?
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2011, 11:16:27 AM »
For years I used the big 1 million candlepower lights (fairly bulky) until I started exploring Streamlight and the like.

I found a TrustFire (basically a clone) for $30 plus $10 shipping on eBay. Find it from several vendors and you will get a price like that or similar.

It is 1,000 lumens which is perhaps a better measure than candlepower.
By the way, the little led lights you see for $3 to $5 at places like Harbor Freight and such are 100 lumens. Get the difference between a $3 light and a $40 light? It's substantial.

The TrustFire is rechargeable right in the light. You rotate the shaft and it exposes the female plug for the included power supply that plugs in the wall. Holds charge for a long time.

I have owned the pistol shaped light Alan uses, and it can not compare to a TrustFire or similar light. The small black TrustFire and others that are 1,000 lumens are like the ones the CSI guys use on TV (and in real life). Police officers and other responders use similar lights.

In a dark hallway locker this lights up the back like you wouldn't believe. Put yours in there while someone is using a regular flashlight and you'll be amazed at the difference.

I am NOT a TrustFire seller.


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Re: What kind/type of flashlight does Allen Haff use on Auction Hunters?
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2011, 11:40:35 AM »
I looked at your website. Do you actually have time to go to storage auctions?


Re: What kind/type of flashlight does Allen Haff use on Auction Hunters?
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2011, 06:21:52 PM »
What website was that? Thanks for the info

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« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2011, 07:39:55 PM »
What website was that? Thanks for the info


The website that has an association with the email address you left in your profile.


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« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2011, 07:50:50 PM »
I've been using a work force from home depot. less than 10 bucks. has car charger as well as 120 plug for home. just as good as any i've found.

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« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2011, 08:42:12 PM »


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Re: What kind/type of flashlight does Allen Haff use on Auction Hunters?
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2011, 09:25:14 AM »
I use that workforce flashlight on the top. It is pretty good and the battery lifetime is ok. Way better then a Stanley flashlight i had.

My workforce last me almost thru a whole day of auctions. If there is many lockers then i have to charge it between locations. But normally it last me around 25-30 min non stop. That is almost a full day of auctions.

The only thing i don't like about it is that it feels cheep, because of the cheap plastic. But as long as it works i am game on this one.

Ohh, and i always bring 3 flashlights with me. 2 are backups. One in the car and one in my pocket, (small LED type)

Re: What kind/type of flashlight does Allen Haff use on Auction Hunters?
« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2011, 11:02:41 AM »


I have owned the pistol shaped light Alan uses, and it can not compare to a TrustFire or similar light. The small black TrustFire and others that are 1,000 lumens are like the ones the CSI guys use on TV (and in real life). Police officers and other responders use similar lights.


What is the name of the pistol shaped light Alan uses??

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Re: What kind/type of flashlight does Allen Haff use on Auction Hunters?
« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2011, 04:53:56 PM »

What is the name of the pistol shaped light Alan uses??

It's been a year or so, but I THINK it was a Stanley. Seem to remember getting it at Sears.
When the switch was clicked once it went to the leds and a second click took it to a regular bulb. Never
could figure out what that was about. It was rechargeable and came with the home adapter.

I BELIEVE that a lot of the lights  of that general kind are made in China by one or more manufacturers who
brand it with the name of the chain that buys it, Sears, Lowes, HomeDepot, etc. If Sears bought a 100K or so I'm sure the mfg wouldn't mind stamping it with Craftsman (or whatever their next line down is).

The TrustFire borrows (I think) on the SureFire name and technology.


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Re: What kind/type of flashlight does Allen Haff use on Auction Hunters?
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2011, 06:36:56 PM »
I use a 500 LED, high intensity discharge, bazooka light which has an internal particle accelerator. I never have to recharge it. It even comes with a shoulder strap.  Just Kidding...The photo is for real though.

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Re: What kind/type of flashlight does Allen Haff use on Auction Hunters?
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2011, 04:29:19 PM »
How about this one? Fellow forgot his wagon today.


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Re: What kind/type of flashlight does Allen Haff use on Auction Hunters?
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2011, 08:09:53 PM »
That is a big A$$ flash light. lol, I use this one I use
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stanley-1M-Series-Spotlight/14560017

I like it because it is bright enough, does not cost much, I can shine it quickly or for long time (helps keep other people's eyes off my light beam :) ) and I can charge it in my truck.

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Re: What kind/type of flashlight does Allen Haff use on Auction Hunters?
« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2011, 12:39:35 PM »
How about this one ?



Two thoughts on the lights:

There is the old American marketing pitch:  Bigger is better

There is the furniture designer (Mies Van Der Rohe) pitch: less is more

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Re: What kind/type of flashlight does Allen Haff use on Auction Hunters?
« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2011, 12:52:01 PM »
This one has the advantage of a bright SureFire light and a tool to help eliminate the competition all in one package.



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