Surefire E1E, what drop in LED?

[mhubble]

DHart - is that the single stage or the two stage version. Also what kind of runtimes are you getting with it. thanks.

EDIT - Ive got a single stage for the e2e and love it. Very bright and great runtimes. I had tried the two stage but couldnt get the runtimes out of it like I did with the single stage.

 

[DHart]

DHart - is that the single stage or the two stage version. Also what kind of runtimes are you getting with it. thanks.

EDIT - Ive got a single stage for the e2e and love it. Very bright and great runtimes. I had tried the two stage but couldnt get the runtimes out of it like I did with the single stage.

Mine is the single stage head, 3v-10v version, so useable with one or two rechargeable cells. I've used it on three bodies: E1e w/1*RCR123, E2 w/2*RCR123, and FM 16340 w/1*RCR123. Great results with each, but I have not yet tested run times. I need to do that!:duh2:

How much of a hit in runtime is there with the two-stage version?

 

[mhubble]

How much of a hit in runtime is there with the two-stage version?

What happens with the two stage version is when the batteries drop to a certain level (after about 45 min at full brightness) it will automatically drop to the low setting. This is with lithium cr123. With my single stage version(2 cell) I get about 1.5 hours of full brightness and another 2 hours of deminishing light.

 

[DHart]

What happens with the two stage version is when the batteries drop to a certain level (after about 45 min at full brightness) it will automatically drop to the low setting. This is with lithium cr123. With my single stage version(2 cell) I get about 1.5 hours of full brightness and another 2 hours of deminishing light.

Wow... I would much prefer the single stage in that case.

Have you tested the difference with rechargeables?

 

[mhubble]

Have you tested the difference with rechargeables?

No - Ive never used rechargables.

 

[DHart]

No - Ive never used rechargables.

Oh man... you should give them a go... with the extra voltage, your 2-cell TLS head will really wake up on a single cell body... and also on a 2-cell body.

 

[mhubble]

Just a heads up for those wanting to convert a E series to an led. TNC now has the E to C adaptors in stock on their website.


http://tncproducts.com/hp_zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=137

 

[TMedina]

Best grab them while you can - these are a hot item.

If the website doesn't cooperate, you can make a paypal notice in the thread here.

Failing that, the fellow that sells the UBH also has an E2C adapter available for sale.

-Trevor

 

[mhubble]

Failing that, the fellow that sells the UBH also has an E2C adapter available for sale.

Link?

 

[herbicide]

Here.

 

[divine]

Please keep us posted !! :thumbsup:

What?

I have heard no "BUZZ"..

Can you give a link or explain a bit more please?.....

Don't you all pay attention?

 

[saabgoblin]

:twothumbsThanks DHart, that TLS looks sweet. I'll have to keep that in mind and it would be a great addition to the E2d Defender!

 

[totalazneclipse]

The TLS head is pretty tempting. I guess for now I'll keep the c2 as my edc and save up for a TLS head or pick up a E2C and use my M60 with my E1E. It'll look like a frankenlight

 

[DHart]

I just received a couple of E2C adaptors from Eric/TnT. They are awesome. First thing I did was grab an E1e body, E2C adaptor, AW IMR16340, 6P head and a Malkoff P7 lamp assembly... screwed it all together and voila... gorgeous, brilliant wall of light! Yes, the head's a bit chunky for such a tiny body, but not a problem at all and the versatility is fantastic. It will be fun trying different light assemblies on the little E1e. I do recommend the E2C adaptor for expanding your lego fun.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Don't ruin an excellent light with some LED modification... Get a a better lamp assembly from Lumens Factory and have great fun with your upgraded pocket wonder.

 

[Bushman5]

Where do you buy these heads? i just bought a E1E, and while the low beam is cute, its expensive to keep plugging CR123's into 10 times a day.....

 

[DHart]

Bushman... honestly, a stock E1e is incredibly enemic... but wait till you pop the TLE head on it! WOW.

I got the single-stage output version for the E2, which I use with a single AW protected 16340 on the E1e and also on a Fivemega E-series 17500 tube with an AW 17500.

They're available from opticshq. And there is a Candlepowerforum discount as well... send an e-mail note to [email protected] mentioning the forum and you'll get the discount.

http://www.opticshq.com/page/Optics/PROD/Surefire-Accessories/FL-TLS-TX2-1

 

[Spence]

Where do you find these TLE or TLS LED HEADS? I'm very much interested.

 

[DHart]

Look up, Spence, look UP!!! ^^^^^^^^^

 

[DHart]

It sure as heck looks like you can not only get the TLS Q5 head, but also a complete flashlight based on that head for about $28 incl. shipping! Check this out:

http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=7339