Shoddy Hardware (Was: Re: WW fixtures (was Re: "New""

From: David Woyciesjes <DAW_at_yalepress3.unipress.yale.edu>
Date: Thu Apr 4 09:40:36 2002

> From: Douglas H. Quebbeman
>
> > At 07:19 PM 4/3/02 +0000, you wrote:
> > >Yes, I did know there's second bi-pin bulb held in place of red
> > >holder in Maglite's end cap hidden under that spring.
> > >Cheers,
> > >Wizard
> >
> > Hmmm; I'm another magliter, especially the solitaire (1AAA) model.
> > They're great for looking in dark, recessed spots in old computers :-).
>
> I got my Solitaire free by answering a survey from ADP back when I
> was self-employed. I explained I didn't have a staff, but the caller said
> that didn't mind.
>
> I find the bulbs only lose lifespan when you drop the flashlight a
> time or two.. they simply aren't shock-resistant.
>
> -dq
>
>
- Well, I keep a 2 AA size Maglite in each of my two toolboxes, and a
3 D cel Mag under the front seat of my truck. It does pretty good for some
hammer type work...

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