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Change the batteries on your lights

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  • 27-10-2013 5:30pm
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    CatFromHue
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Clocks have gone back so it's darker earlier so don't forget to change the batteries on your lights.

    I was looking at my lights earlier and thought they were grand, giving out good light. Then changed the batteries on one of them and it half blinded me!

    I'd forgotten how strong the beams on it were when they were working at 100%.


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    Type 17
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    Also, check your lights' brightness at the *end* of your journey, not the beginning - batteries recover after being discharged, so your lights (with old batteries) might look fine when you first turn them on, but they'll fade horribly after only a few minutes.


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    Wishbone Ash
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    ...and check that your rear light is actually visible to those travelling behind. Many commuters seem to have them obscured with mudguards, panniers, backpacks, clothing or have allowed the light to fall downwards or sideways.


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