SureFire E-Series Addicts Unite!

[bigchelis]

That E-series hotwire is really bright:thumbsup:


What type of current are you getting at the tail?

Wouldn't a stock old school Surefire Twistie work too?

great build by the way.

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Raoul_Duke, how did you set up that 10amp switch in the SF tail?

Bill

 

[herbicide]

See that 'this thread' link above the pics? Click it.

...Though I am wondering how he managed to fit a 1499 in an e-series head, myself.

 

[Raoul_Duke]

See that 'this thread' link above the pics? Click it.

...Though I am wondering how he managed to fit a 1499 in an e-series head, myself.

Right you are!!!! click on the link...

The H-1499 was quite short to start with so I just filed of the bits I didn't need till it fit. Oh and the head doesnt fully screw on.

That E-series hotwire is really bright:thumbsup:


What type of current are you getting at the tail?.

From memory about ~3.3A...but thats with long leads...and I only charge the IMR's to 4.1V

Wouldn't a stock old school Surefire Twistie work too?.

Yes it would...as did the stock clicky untill it pooped out, I always wondered if clicking the switch on when turned back/ locked out, and then tightening down to switch on would be kinder on the switch...but I think its the springs that deform over the switch contacts damage due to arcing.

great build by the way.

Its quite rough and ready actually, it could do with further tinkering, but it was fun...send me your addy and I'll send it to you to play with in that fantastic sphere of yours...I'd be interested to see how the lumens drop off as its DD.

 

[Solscud007]

Wow I have no idea what you are talking about But that sounds like a seriously bright light.

Anyone shed some light on my old E2E teardrop? it has a blue bulb not black or white like my other E series.

 

[Mikeg23]

Wow I have no idea what you are talking about But that sounds like a seriously bright light.

Anyone shed some light on my old E2E teardrop? it has a blue bulb not black or white like my other E series.

Blue is MN02 rated at 25 lumens for 2.5 hours rather than the white MN03 which is rated 60 lumens for 75 min

 

[Sgt. LED]

Got this KL4 head with a new custom heatsink and a warm MC-E that's had the edges acid etched. Sitting in that Surefire reflector the beam profile is near perfection. Floody but with a real good punch and zero artifacts.
I stuck it on an old round e body and hooked up an old twisty switch retrofitted to a 2 stage job.

Yeah it'd make anyone an E addict for sure. :thumbsup:

 

[kelmo]

I went to a party last Saturday night with the family. I put an E2e in my jacket pocket and it was great fun annoying my friends with sudden blasts of light!

 

[bigchelis]

Here is AaronM's SST-90 KL4 type bezel...

 

[sjmack]

Well, my first E series just came in and I have been playing with it all day - an E2DL.

I will probably be picking up an E1E soon. I hate the output, but I love the form.

 

[DimeRazorback]

The output of the E1e is actually really good I find.

Especially late at night (when a flashlight should really be used).

 

[750.356]

The output of the E1e is actually really good I find.

Especially late at night (when a flashlight should really be used).

I agree. My old, beat up E1E might actually be my most used light. It sports nothing more than a Lumens Factory HO-E1A. The 15 lumen rating turns people off unnecessarily, I think. It's really surprising when you use one... the throw is surprisingly good, believe it or not (especially with a LF lamp, which seem to be a little more focused).

When you're actually in the DARK, I find the E1E's output and beam profile are sufficient for 95% of general tasks. The way I see a lot of CPFers talking about needing huge amounts light, I can't help but think a lot of them are rarely in the dark (as in.... actual dark). It must be people in cities with lots of light pollution, 'cause I'm never disappointed touching off my little E1E when I need to see something.

 

[sjmack]

See, I do live in the city, so any really low output lighting is only useful late at night in my own house.

Most of my light use comes at work, doing inspections and stuff like that, so I need a lot of output to overcome ambient lighting when I am in the turbine housings and stuff.

 

[curtispdx]

Well, my first E series just came in and I have been playing with it all day - an E2DL.

I will probably be picking up an E1E soon. I hate the output, but I love the form.

I mated the head from an LX2 to my E1E and am running it with a RCR. I LOVE IT.

 

[DimeRazorback]

When you're actually in the DARK, I find the E1E's output and beam profile are sufficient for 95% of general tasks. The way I see a lot of CPFers talking about needing huge amounts light, I can't help but think a lot of them are rarely in the dark (as in.... actual dark). It must be people in cities with lots of light pollution, 'cause I'm never disappointed touching off my little E1E when I need to see something.

I believe you have hit the nail on the head. I don't personally suffer from much light pollution so I find less is more most nights. There are of cause exceptions!

See, I do live in the city, so any really low output lighting is only useful late at night in my own house.

Most of my light use comes at work, doing inspections and stuff like that, so I need a lot of output to overcome ambient lighting when I am in the turbine housings and stuff.

I can completely understand why you may not find it sufficient. Urban areas are a killer when using a flashlight.

On a similar topic, I had a good laugh when comparing my 4D Mag the other night to my E1e... the size is no where near proportional to the output :laughing:

 

[Sgt. LED]

I mated the head from an LX2 to my E1E and am running it with a RCR. I LOVE IT.

If you ever want to let go of that body and tail just let me know!
$$$ :thumbsup: I have a project.

 

[bigchelis]

I mated the head from an LX2 to my E1E and am running it with a RCR. I LOVE IT.

I just recently got a LX2 sample to test. It does nearly 100% identical 250 OTF lumens with both primaries and 2 IMR 16340's. With the 2 CR123 Primaries the current was higher, then the rechargeable cells the current went down. It is or appears to be fully regulated all the way up to 8.4v input.


bigc

 

[SuperTrouper]

I just recently got a LX2 sample to test. It does nearly 100% identical 250 OTF lumens with both primaries and 2 IMR 16340's. With the 2 CR123 Primaries the current was higher, then the rechargeable cells the current went down. It is or appears to be fully regulated all the way up to 8.4v input.


bigc

Wow, any idea if any of the other E-Series can handle RCRs?

 

[Sgt. LED]

Good info.
I sure would not of tried it with my light to find out!

 

[bigchelis]

Good info.
I sure would not of tried it with my light to find out!

I asked the owner 1st because someone else reported they use their LX2 that way.

I was shocked that Surefire finally made their E-series regulated with rechargeables, but it was more shocking to discover the high lumens with an R2 and low current.