It pays to shop around
Submitted: Saturday, Aug 20, 2005 at 18:33
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120scruiser
I was in a reputable
camping store this afternoon and was looking at
water jerries.
I looked at a 10 litre jerry can and it was $12.99.
I went over to Supercheap and they had the exact same brand for $6.99 so I bought 2 of them.
I also bought there $16.99 12v 9w fluro light. It may only last 1 trip but it may last longer. What have I got to lose if it gets damaged by one of my kids? Only 16 bucks and not 100 bucks like the big brands. After all it has the same globe as the others. Time will tell.
Reply By: snailbate - Saturday, Aug 20, 2005 at 19:22
Saturday, Aug 20, 2005 at 19:22
HI
THE only thing is that if it is cheap it could tast roten
SNAILBATE
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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Saturday, Aug 20, 2005 at 21:40
Saturday, Aug 20, 2005 at 21:40
What!! you think he may eat the Fluro??? not likely LOL
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Follow Up By: Patrick - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 08:25
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 08:25
He must be a
bright spark.....................
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Reply By: AdrianLR - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 10:19
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 10:19
Agree about the jerry cans but with the light the call you need to make is whether it will last one trip or half a trip and whether it's a convenience item or something you have to rely on and use every day.
Adrian
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Follow Up By: 120scruiser - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 13:12
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 13:12
At the end of the day its only a light and if it does pack it in I'm sure between the dolphin, the maglite, the gas lantern, I think I should get through.
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Follow Up By: Leroy - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 13:30
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 13:30
I carry a decent 12v flouro so I can rely on it and not have to worry about carring too much extra stuff taking up valuable space.
Leroy
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Reply By: snailbate - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 17:52
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 17:52
hi guys
There are two parts to this post 1 is the cheap
water jerries and the 2nd is the fluro lights read before you do the judgment thing dont scan the post and put your foot in the cow pat
snailbait
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Reply By: Brew69(SA) - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 18:12
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 18:12
I think the jerries are a great pick up. The fluro's however not sure. Your comments about being the same light as the big brands is not accurate. The more expensive brands are 12V 11w..........they throw the same light as a 75w globe and only draw 1amp. $50 from supercheap will buy an arlec or primus sell one for about $60. Hope this helps.
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Follow Up By: Mainey (WA) - Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 23:40
Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 23:40
I bought a $20, 12v, 9 Watt light yesterday, tested it last night and returned it today...... yes, you can guess why, but it looked good.
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