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How to turn off flashlight

The on/off button is an option. You could remove the batteries. If logic fails, try slamming with extreme force, off a large rock.
3/27/2020 11:49:20 PM • Camping,... • Answered on Mar 27, 2020
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How do you disassemble the coast px45 flashlight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FizqkhFMv4
3/8/2020 3:08:35 PM • Camping,... • Answered on Mar 08, 2020
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Does wearing clothes treated with insect repellency really help?

Cloth treated with insect repellency offers a long lasting protection against mosquitos and unlike the traditional repellent, the repellency is near your skin not on it which alleviate concerns about skin diseases caused by long term use of the traditional insect repellent.

2/19/2020 7:40:27 AM • Camping,... • Answered on Feb 19, 2020
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How does a water purifier work?

A water purifier works through the process of reverse osmosis. Water purifiers cleanse water by passing it through a series of filters. This helps remove large amounts of contaminants and other harmful chemicals
1/27/2020 9:11:09 AM • Camping,... • Answered on Jan 27, 2020
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Can I sleep on an air mattress if I suffer from back pain?

People suffering from back pains find sleeping on an air mattress helpful at times. Air mattresses give you the ability to adjust the firmness of your mattress to accommodate you specific needs.
12/5/2019 7:09:04 AM • Camping,... • Answered on Dec 05, 2019
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How do i open eveready

You need to twist the black bulb end off in the direction of the arrow labeled open. The best way I found was to place the yellow end between my legs to hold it in place.
11/19/2019 5:24:02 AM • Camping,... • Answered on Nov 19, 2019
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Battery is corroded and stuck in Gerber Iris 9300713A flashlight. How can I remove it?

i don't know. a bit of wet baking soda may fuzz the corrosion away. WD40 OR AN ELECTRICAL CLEANER MY LET BATTERY SLIP OUT EASIEST.
10/26/2019 6:00:39 AM • Camping,... • Answered on Oct 26, 2019
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Do air mattresses deflate throughout the night?

When air mattresses first came out, deflating was a major issue. In the last ten years or so, all air mattresses built don't have that problem unless they have a puncture somewhere.

10/16/2019 11:58:44 AM • Camping,... • Answered on Oct 16, 2019
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How to replace battery in fixit tools 3,000,000 candle power spotlight. Have old battery out, but wires are not long enough to attach a new battery.

I had an outfit that the wires were too short and if there is enough length cut the wire and get a longer piece of wire. and solder it together. taping the open wire. I had one I took the connector that goes on the battery and fastened on a longer wire and soldered them together. Only do this if you understand what you are doing.
10/12/2019 12:16:05 AM • Camping,... • Answered on Oct 12, 2019
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Hi ive got a lightway cree heavy duty flashlight and the button is broken

put it on a toggle switch.
9/11/2019 8:53:33 PM • Camping,... • Answered on Sep 11, 2019
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My Ozark LED Rechargeable lantern does not seem to have a port to insert the charger.

you sure you do not take the battery out and charge it in a charger?
9/11/2019 8:53:00 PM • Camping,... • Answered on Sep 11, 2019
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How to charge jml 2866 lantern

I believe this lantern is recharged by plugging it into an electrical main. You can see the cord in the picture at the following link. The charge appears good for about 5 hours of light. https://www.lighting-gallery.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=1420&pos=28&pid=47436
8/18/2019 11:13:21 AM • Camping,... • Answered on Aug 18, 2019
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I have the 3-LED Head Lamp, When I received the

I would return the item to where I bought it from.
7/25/2019 1:47:15 AM • Camping,... • Answered on Jul 25, 2019
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Turning off flashlight

If the on/off switch is not working, then unscrew the cap that holds the battery in place.
7/25/2019 1:13:56 AM • Camping,... • Answered on Jul 25, 2019
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I heard you can put bleach in water to make it safe to drink. Is this true?

Yes. If you are planning a camping trip, having a way to drink water is essential. If bleach is the method you prefer, buy some chlorine bleach. All you need to do is add two drops of bleach per quart of water and shake. Wait at least 30 minutes before drinking.
7/17/2019 2:55:36 PM • Camping,... • Answered on Jul 17, 2019
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I have a 6-7 year old Rayovac Workhorse Lantern- I bought 2 new 6 volt batteries and 2 new tube bulbs for it but it still doesn't work. How and where should I take it to be checked?

The odds that both bulbs went out at the same time is pretty low, actually. It's more likely that there's corrosion in the on-off switch or that an internal wire may have come loose. It's also possible--and I've made this mistake myself--that one of the 6-volt batteries has been put in backwards so that the polarity is not properly aligned for both batteries.With all that said, here are a few simple tests you can do.1. Check the batteries. If you have a battery tester, are both batteries good? If so, check they are properly installed and making good contact with their terminals.2. Pull the bulbs out and use a voltmeter to check that you have voltage going to each bulb tube. This basically means switching the light on and touching each of the terminals where the bulb(s) would clip in. You should see a strong voltage reading on one or both tubes-I believe that this light is designed to keep working, even if one of the bulbs is burned out.3. If you don't get a reading from the bulb terminals, the on-off switch or wiring leading to is is the prime suspect. You may have to disassemble the light housing to get into that, which may not be particularly easy. At this point, you might want to call Rayovac customer service and see what they might do for you under their alleged lifetime warranty for flashlights. You may be able to send it in (holding onto the bulbs for yourself) and get a free replacement.Good luck!
7/3/2019 9:36:51 PM • Camping,... • Answered on Jul 03, 2019
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