Show your Solarforce Part II

[Kevin1322]

Both are the 3.7-8.4v. The new ones/versions. The only advantage I saw was that the XML did not heat up as much as the XPG and has a warm tint. Both using AW 18650 protected. I also tried using AW RCR123's, still the same, XPG defeated the XML. I got two XML's, 3-mode and the 5-mode and comparing it with my current XPG 5-Mode, XPG is brighter.

So, you used 2 x RCR123s and the XPG is still brighter than the XML? That's not right at all. The XML should be twice as bright. I could see that one 18650 battery may not push the XML to full brightness as it is designed to use up to 8.4v, but with two lithiums it certainly should. That's a real bummer as I just ordered a SF XML drop. It is the 3 mode 4.2v one, so maybe I'll get lucky.

 

[Roood]

So, you used 2 x RCR123s and the XPG is still brighter than the XML? That's not right at all. The XML should be twice as bright. I could see that one 18650 battery may not push the XML to full brightness as it is designed to use up to 8.4v, but with two lithiums it certainly should. That's a real bummer as I just ordered a SF XML drop. It is the 3 mode 4.2v one, so maybe I'll get lucky.

Oops. Sorry, no I was actually using fresh SureFire CR123A, 3V each. Do I have to use an RCR123 3.7V to get the max output on the XM-L T6?

 

[RI Chevy]

That is pretty much what I was trying to get at. The power sources. I would try them again with the RCR123's and see. If not, then there is something wrong with the XM-L drop in. XP-G should not be brighter than an XM-L.

So, you used 2 x RCR123s and the XPG is still brighter than the XML? That's not right at all. The XML should be twice as bright. I could see that one 18650 battery may not push the XML to full brightness as it is designed to use up to 8.4v, but with two lithiums it certainly should. That's a real bummer as I just ordered a SF XML drop. It is the 3 mode 4.2v one, so maybe I'll get lucky.

Oops. Sorry, no I was actually using fresh SureFire CR123A, 3V each. Do I have to use an RCR123 3.7V to get the max output on the XM-L T6?

 

[Roood]

That is pretty much what I was trying to get at. The power sources. I would try them again with the RCR123's and see. If not, then there is something wrong with the XM-L drop in. XP-G should not be brighter than an XM-L.

Darn, I never realized that I didnt have RCR123s. WTH!

 

[Kevin1322]

That is pretty much what I was trying to get at. The power sources. I would try them again with the RCR123's and see. If not, then there is something wrong with the XM-L drop in. XP-G should not be brighter than an XM-L.

Dare I say that there is something wrong with the XML drop. Even with two primaries it should be brighter than the XPG. But that's just my two sents.

 

[srfreddy]

It's a Fenix TK Camping Lampshade.

How well do those work for lighting up stuff right next to them, and do they let lots of light go though the top? Also, how securely are they attached?

 

[RI Chevy]

True.

Dare I say that there is something wrong with the XML drop. Even with two primaries it should be brighter than the XPG. But that's just my two sents.

 

[Roood]

@Kevin1322 & RI Chevy: Yes I was expecting the same thing even with the primaries the XML should be brighter. Read some reviews and discussions that the XML T6 is more flood and the XPG R5 is more spot. But regardless of their beam type I was still expecting that the XML should be more and a lot brighter. But I also read that some XML T6 lights that if using just CR123 and 18650 it wont attain the max output but if you use the 16340 or RCR123 then it gets there, thats why I was curious and if any of you would be so kind to please test it for me.

 

[eg1977]

 

[psychbeat]

CHECK THIS!

I sanded Dremeled & polished my L2M head for EDC.

It's not perfect but only took an hour or so with my crummy tools.
Ok 2 hrs.




Edit:
Photos were too big sorry

I could've sanded it until there were no nicks and polished it with something besides toothpaste (works!)
It's fine for my use and actually looks pretty cool!!

I'm going to install a shorty zero res into the tail & run 18500/18490imr

It has an SS smooth ring and M61-219.

Cheers!

 

[don.gwapo]

How well do those work for lighting up stuff right next to them, and do they let lots of light go though the top? Also, how securely are they attached?

I would say they are very similar to the LT1 lantern in terms of lighting. It emits some lights on top. They are secure even if you hang it, but even more secure if you use it on L2T and L2X because of knurled heads.

 

[psychbeat]

I updated my L2M with a Z41 & zero-res shorty

Works great with protected and IMR 18500!

Edit: photo removed -too big

 

[psychbeat]

Oh yeah- where do u guys get those glow-rings for the gap?!

 

[RI Chevy]

Cool looking little light there. Does that zero res shorty still have the momentary on capability? Or is it just a screw in?

 

[psychbeat]

It just screws which is fine for thr single mode Malkoff M61-219
I'm probably selling the Malkoff & going to put a 2mode standard 219 module in.
The Malkoff is a little heavy for EDC.


I tried to install it into the Solarforce cap but the threads aren't anodized so it wouldn't work.

 

[Roood]

Forgive me for the crappy cellphone pics:

 

[Blitzwing]

Digging those sandy coloured pineapples.

 

[Blitzwing]

Just got a couple of L2M's

I fitted the premium flush stainless bezel to one. Note individual serial no.

Short.

Pro-1.

2x 18650 + Pro-1

2x 18650, with alloy defensive bezel.

This one has a low volt three mode SF XP-G. The other has a high voltage single mode XR-E from DX.

Very happy with the quality!

 

[dsche]

 

[LV426]

No no no! Not posting something like that without description or comments!