Tritium Markers

[ex-member BareThrills]

im looking at some homebrew markers too. just ordered some of these and will get some betalights to shove in them

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370528240164?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[widu13]

Not much good for reading but zip and kit markers: http://survivalaids.com/order1.php?pg=1392

 

[Chrisf]

Penrith Survival still sell the NATO one.

http://www.penrithsurvival.com/buy/...nit-that-does-not-affect-night-vision_272.htm

Not a cheap item though.

I bought a Nato one last year. They are rubbish and a cheap nite lite for £9 on ebay is brighter and weighs less than the Nato boat anchor. I have a few tritium lights from various companies. I would say they are useful for position markers but not as a source of illumination, for map reading etc. These things were popular before the advent of LEDs and modern battery technology. Having said all that still like to see one of the really large tritium lights but expect them to be ridiculously expensive.
Chris

Regards Chris

 

[udamiano]

im looking at some homebrew markers too. just ordered some of these and will get some betalights to shove in them

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370528240164?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Interesting idea. like to see how they turn out

 

[FGYT]

they are nice guys to deal with and helpfull on the phone

be aware therey are limits in UK on the size of Radioactive beta lights you can buy as a civi as a single and as a batch based on its radio active output.

ATB

Duncan

 

[Wayland]

I might be in for some of those.

I like glowy things.

 

[Outdoordude]

Have you got a reply yet!

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Have you got a reply yet!

nope nothing yet, if they dont come back tomorrow, ill phone them Wednesday morning

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

how about these for a diy tritium line marker

 

[Wayland]

He he.. That's fun.

 

[Mesquite]

Now that is neat Paul

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

I should have opened a book Steve on how soon you would respond what with your hurricane addiction . The even better news is you get 25 delivered for $28. Pretty good value

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

ok replies received

Dear Paul,

We are very pleased to receive your enquiry and for your interest in our products.

Standard prices
Article Prices (€)

Zipmarker (small) 4,40 Euro min order 10 or 4.10 Euro min order 50
Kitmarker 6.40 Euro min order 10 or 6.05 Euro min order 50
Super kitmarker 8.40 Euro min order 10 or 7.95 Euro min order 50

Re: markers.
We have to different multi-purpose markers in stock.
MP 145, brightness 420 uL, price: € 21.60
MP 166, brightness 750 uL, price: € 69.50
MP182, brightness 750 uL, temporarily unavailable

Betalight torch.
A small torch with a 1,000 uL lamp.
Perfect to read maps in total darkness.
Price: € 49.50


Qty 1 10+ pieces
MP 152 120 Euro 95 Euro
MP 107 115 Euro 85 Euro

16 euro delivery



i didnt think the prices are competitive on the large markers i was after but the kit markers may be something others want to look into. the map reading torch does seem good value though but im not after those.

 

[udamiano]

No I'm forced to agree the large unit prices are pretty much what they go for normally, so as you say not really competitive especially with the dreaded import duty to be added
Thanks for doing the leg work anyway :You_Rock_

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

the little map reader torch is good value at 1000uL but like you say once we get over £135 there is duty added

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Not much good for reading but zip and kit markers: http://survivalaids.com/order1.php?pg=1392

I have 4 of these that came with a tarp... They do an amusing job at night

 

[aris]

the little map reader torch is good value at 1000uL but like you say once we get over £135 there is duty added

Duty from the Netherlands?

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

good point aris, no duty in EU

 

[Outdoordude]

I would be interested in 4 of the small zip markers and maybe one kit marker.

 

[aris]

You can get similar from eBay. Not that much difference in price.