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Olight i3 AAA flashlight £4.95

  • 28-11-2019 1:15am
    #1
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    A repeat(ish) of the previous deal from August. "Free" flashlight but you have to pay shipping.

    496357.jpg

    New accounts can get the i3E Black (1xAAA)

    Existing accounts can get an i3 UV Green (1xAAA)

    Note that the green one is a UV flashlight - not something that everybody would have a use for. They can be used for verifying bank notes, looking for pet stains etc.

    Offer starts now (28th) and runs til stocks last.

    https://www.olightstore.uk/


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  • #2
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,580 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Link ?


  • #3
    SPAWKER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 779 ✭✭✭SPAWKER


    https://www.olightstore.uk/i3e-black-gift.html


  • #4
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,918 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Thanks OP.


  • #5
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,871 ✭✭✭budhabob


    I have one of these torches from the August deal, and I can confirm its a cracking but of kit. What makes it good is that it takes a AAA battery unlike a lot of others that take the button batteries.


  • #6
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,450 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    You'll get those for a few quid on eBay.


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  • #7
    Daithi07
    Registered Users Posts: 207 ✭✭Daithi07


    Thanks.


  • #8
    deckie27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭deckie27


    How much is P&P?


  • #9
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    kneemos wrote: »
    You'll get those for a few quid on eBay.

    Link to same quality item please?
    deckie27 wrote: »
    How much is P&P?

    £4.95 (stg)

    What's the quality and light output like on these?


  • #10
    Wheety
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,512 ✭✭✭Wheety


    I'm sure some of you lads' bedrooms will look like a Jackson Pollock when you use the UV light :D


  • #11
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    The previous deal thread is here. A few people bought one and most seemed pretty happy with it.

    The main thing is that it is one of the smallest 1xAAA flashlights you can get.

    attachment.php?attachmentid=496369&stc=1&d=1574933900

    Output is 90 lumen which is good for a 1xAAA. There are brighter 1xAAA but none at this size or price. It has a TIR optic rather than a reflector so it has a smooth beam with decent throw.

    The UV (ultra-violet) version, it's a better saving but not everyone will have a use for it.


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  • #12
    LiveRadio.ie
    Registered Users Posts: 67 ✭✭LiveRadio.ie


    Rubish. On Wish app you get same flashlight for free. Just pay shipping 2 euro.


  • #13
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    LiveRadio.ie wrote: »
    Rubish. On Wish app you get same flashlight for free. Just pay shipping 2 euro.
    I checked and they offered me a choice of one sock, a half-used chapstick or a screen protector for Nokia 3210. "Rubish" indeed.


  • #14
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,450 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F143360443908


    A little rechargeable one for cheap.


  • #15
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    kneemos wrote: »
    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F143360443908


    A little rechargeable one for cheap.

    That's massive compared to the OP. I've one from the last time and it's barely bigger than a door key. The only slight issue I have is that it'll drain the battery even if inserted backwards, so you need to leave it off regardless of how the battery is inserted.


  • #16
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I can recommend this fantastic powerful all-metal little torch with built-in rechargeable battery (micro usb), front led (adjustable throw) and COB strip light on the side. COB strip light very useful for lighting up an area.

    less than 4 inches long (I have it measured as 9cm x 2.5 cm at widest point)- very pocket-able. seems very similar (if not the same) to the one posted above by another poster.

    great little torch tbh.

    only $2.80 delivered - got mine in 2 to 3 weeks.

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000185514942.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dA7rlfp

    H281dbd908e1449cdb685a69227a2a34cu.jpg


  • #17
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,450 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Dealz have the little keyring jobs for I presume 1.50.


  • #18
    Zimmerframe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    Olight make quality torches, and you won't get a better little torch for £4.95


  • #19
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    I have four of these bought at different times.

    They are not the same as cheapo Eurogiant lights - they are tiny, light and give off an amazing beam. You can tell they are proper brand kit.


  • #20
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Dades wrote: »
    I have four of these bought at different times.

    They are not the same as cheapo Eurogiant lights - they are tiny, light and give off an amazing beam. You can tell they are proper brand kit.
    Yep, there are cheap torches available year round from Aliexpress and the like. I would have posted them if I thought they were worth posting.

    This is a quality little light from a good brand, and the kind of thing that's nice enough to give as a stocking-filler. I believe they ship from NI, with the last deal most people had them in a day or two.


  • #21
    CyberGhost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,554 ✭✭✭CyberGhost


    Thank you, teotwawki!

    I3E is one of the best AAA torches available right now. I compared it to ThruNite T01 with its supposedly 125 Lumen output and I3E was brighter.


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  • #22
    raytaxi
    Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭raytaxi


    Got this torch last time it was posted. Arrived within a day or two, did ship from the north.
    Great torch and amazed how good the quality is, easily equal of led lenser and maglites.


  • #23
    DavyC2
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭DavyC2


    I got one from the previous deal, and another two yesterday. Great little flash lights with an unbelievable amount of light and you really wouldn't know they're in your pocket, also have the Astrolux on the right in Teotwaki's picture, another great little flashlight too.


  • #24
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Thanks OP.
    I ordered based on its quality and size compared to wish Tyler products.
    Need something for work, checking fire/smoke dampers, shafts etc but didn’t need anything that’s bulky. This can clip into my site jacket and I won’t even notice its there.


  • #25
    Zimmerframe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    kceire wrote: »
    Thanks OP.
    I ordered based on its quality and size ...... but didn’t need anything that’s bulky. This can clip into my site jacket and I won’t even notice its there.

    You got a "massive" torch :D

    compared with this fella , I know it's £12 but it's rechargeable by micro usb and outputs 150 lumens.

    https://www.olightstore.uk/i1r-2-eos.html :)


  • #26
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Zimmerframe wrote: »
    You got a "massive" torch :D

    compared with this fella , I know it's £12 but it's rechargeable by micro usb and outputs 150 lumens.

    https://www.olightstore.uk/i1r-2-eos.html :)

    I would have opted for that. USB charging would be worth it alone.


  • #27
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,918 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Mine arrived today. Brilliant key chain torch. Thanks OP


  • #28
    Brayden Obedient Yokel
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Brayden Obedient Yokel


    I couldn't resist anymore and opened a second account to get the black one. I'm so ashamed.


  • #29
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,918 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I couldn't resist anymore and opened a second account to get the black one. I'm so ashamed.

    I am tempted to do the same for the UV one.


  • #30
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,871 ✭✭✭budhabob


    Zimmerframe wrote: »
    You got a "massive" torch :D

    compared with this fella , I know it's £12 but it's rechargeable by micro usb and outputs 150 lumens.

    https://www.olightstore.uk/i1r-2-eos.html :)

    I ordered one of them as I ordered my free uv torch to make delivery really worth it.....will report back


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  • #31
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    budhabob wrote: »
    I ordered one of them as I ordered my free uv torch to make delivery really worth it.....will report back

    I’m kicking myself I didn’t do the same.


  • #32
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,050 ✭✭✭cletus


    Just had mine delivered today. Thanks OP.

    Lovely little torch, nice weight to it, and several steps above the stuff you get in Deals, Mr. Price etc


  • #33
    Ryath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,466 ✭✭✭Ryath


    Its a great little light just a pity it doesn’t have a low brightness setting. Got a few other bits to get the free postage Got the I1R 2 rechargeable is nice has the low power setting but the battery is tiny. Got a 18650 cell and usb charger too.

    There was also a RCA123 cell with magnetic charger and end cap for the S1 Baton or H1 headlamp on offer for free. Want a headlamp but it is out of stock. I’ll order it whenever it comes back in stock.


  • #34
    Zimmerframe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    Ryath wrote: »
    There was also a RCA123 cell with magnetic charger and end cap for the S1 Baton or H1 headlamp on offer for free.

    It doesn't fit the S1 Baton.
    Also the H1R headlamp, will have 100 lumens more light than your converted H1, so probably better wait until the H1R is reduced and you will have more light and a spare battery charger for a couple of quid extra.


  • #35
    Ryath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,466 ✭✭✭Ryath


    Seen a review saying that it did but maybe it was for an older model. S1 seems hard get now anyway Mostly only the S1R is available. I probably should have ordered the H1R but then I'd have been at £70 and would have to spend the £100! It's already been expensive weekend! I'll wait and get which ever model is on offer first.


  • #36
    Zimmerframe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    Ryath wrote: »
    Seen a review saying that it did but maybe it was for an older model. S1 seems hard get now anyway Mostly only the S1R is available. I probably should have ordered the H1R but then I'd have been at £70 and would have to spend the £100! It's already been expensive weekend! I'll wait and get which ever model is on offer first.

    It definitely doesn't fit, I have both in my hand. :D
    Also for consideration, the H2R was £57 in the sale and it's absolutely in a different league to the H1R which is the same price (non sale)


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  • #37
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    cletus wrote: »
    Just had mine delivered today. Thanks OP.

    Lovely little torch, nice weight to it, and several steps above the stuff you get in Deals, Mr. Price etc

    When did you order? I ordered in the 30th Nov.
    I’m still waiting on mine but they did say Black Friday week will be slower than usual.


  • #38
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,050 ✭✭✭cletus


    kceire wrote: »
    When did you order? I ordered in the 30th Nov.
    I’m still waiting on mine but they did say Black Friday week will be slower than usual.

    Also ordered on 30th November


  • #39
    CYHSN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭CYHSN


    Ordered mine on the 2nd, got it the 4th, I did order 2 other torches along with it as well.


  • #40
    tsue921i8wljb3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,017 ✭✭✭tsue921i8wljb3


    Did the little yellow plastic battery isolator fool anyone else? It took me about five minutes and a few different batteries before I realised it was there and it needed to be removed before the torch would work!


    Thanks teotwawki!


  • #41
    Alfie1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 522 ✭✭✭Alfie1


    The yellow "Read Me" sticker on the plastic case said to remove the plastic insulator ;)

    I got mine today, thanks OP :cool:


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  • #42
    tsue921i8wljb3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,017 ✭✭✭tsue921i8wljb3


    Alfie1 wrote: »
    The yellow "Read Me" sticker on the plastic case said to remove the plastic insulator ;)

    I got mine today, thanks OP :cool:

    I'm some dope! I only opened the case enough to get the torch out. I just checked and indeed the yellow sticker is there.


  • #43
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    cletus wrote: »
    Also ordered on 30th November
    CYHSN wrote: »
    Ordered mine on the 2nd, got it the 4th, I did order 2 other torches along with it as well.

    Thanks guys. My order was only shipped today so it may be next week before I get it.


  • #44
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    Malachi Melodic Labyrinth wrote: »
    Did the little yellow plastic battery isolator fool anyone else? It took me about five minutes and a few different batteries before I realised it was there and it needed to be removed before the torch would work!


    Thanks teotwawki!
    I think we all tend to just reef things out of the box and ignore the instructions! :D

    On a previous torch deal I remember a guy came back onto the thread complaining that it was "dimmer than a dim thing". It was a 3-level torch and he was in the lowest (moonlight) setting not realizing there was two more :pac:


  • #45
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Torch arrived yesterday.
    Thanks OP.

    Such a powerful little device, you wouldn't expect it.

    Problem now, is I find myself checking their site daily for another torch :)


  • #46
    PreCocious
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 404 ✭✭PreCocious


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I think we all tend to just reef things out of the box and ignore the instructions! :D

    On a previous torch deal I remember a guy came back onto the thread complaining that it was "dimmer than a dim thing". It was a 3-level torch and he was in the lowest (moonlight) setting not realizing there was two more :pac:

    That was me !

    This time around I did look at the packaging and saw the info about the little yellow isolator disc.


  • #47
    Brayden Obedient Yokel
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Brayden Obedient Yokel


    I remember when I got the first of these kind of torches a few years back I was stunned about the different light levels and other options they had. Previously for me torches just had an on and off button and that's all it did. With some of these torches you really need to study the manual to learn all the different button presses.


  • #48
    Esse85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭Esse85


    Unreal beam from such a tiny torch.
    Many thanks to the OP


  • #49
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I remember when I got the first of these kind of torches a few years back I was stunned about the different light levels and other options they had. Previously for me torches just had an on and off button and that's all it did. With some of these torches you really need to study the manual to learn all the different button presses.
    Check out the Emisar D4v2, you'd be lost without the cheat sheet ! It even has little pads so you can flash a new firmware on in the future..
    https://intl-outdoor.com/emisar-d4v2-high-power-led-flashlight.html


  • #50
    Zimmerframe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    Anyone still looking for one, it's available again on 13/12/19

    https://www.olightstore.uk/i3e-black-gift.html


  • #51
    Alfie1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 522 ✭✭✭Alfie1


    I3e offer now expired again

    But the green I3UV is now available for £1.50 https://www.olightstore.uk/i3-uv.html


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