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tubman · 09-19-2020, 01:57 PM

I have had two "dial-back" timing lights. One was a Sears Craftsman and I don't remember what the other one was. Both quit working almost as soon as I got them. Can someone recommend one that works well and lasts?

What about a power-pack of "D" cell batteries? I can't believe it takes a lot of power to flash the light and it would be a heck of a lot easier to lug around than a 12 volt battery. What does a xenon strobe need for power? Or are they being supplanted by LED's (like just about everything else). My neighbor has a battery powered timing light; I think it takes two "D" cells and it works well. It's not a dial-back though.

09-19-2020, 01:57 PM	#13
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: Timing light I have had two "dial-back" timing lights. One was a Sears Craftsman and I don't remember what the other one was. Both quit working almost as soon as I got them. Can someone recommend one that works well and lasts? What about a power-pack of "D" cell batteries? I can't believe it takes a lot of power to flash the light and it would be a heck of a lot easier to lug around than a 12 volt battery. What does a xenon strobe need for power? Or are they being supplanted by LED's (like just about everything else). My neighbor has a battery powered timing light; I think it takes two "D" cells and it works well. It's not a dial-back though.