luxlover
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I recently had a nice hands-on demo using the new KL1 bezel with the TIRO lens and domed window. I have a few questions for current owners of this popular bezel........
Use with 3x123 batteries:
I know that SureFire doesn't make any lights using 3x123 batteries. The finned KL1 bezel I own, modified with a Luxeon III in it, can be used with 3x123 batteries. Does the new KL1 have the ability to run on 3x123 batteries as well? Since SF doesn't make a 3x123 cell light, they cannot confirm or deny this. I have a light setup consisting of two Dspeck battery tubes, mated to a stock E1e body. I am using this with my finned KL1 bezel, with great success. In order for me to buy the new KL1 bezel, I must make sure that it will work with 3x123s. I want the extra long runtime afforded by 3x123s.
Tint:
Since SF is always striving for better binned Luxeons, and the Luxeon III emitters used in the KL1 have less objectionable tints than it's predecessor the Luxeon I, what kind of tint variation can I expect from a KL1 bezel? I am asking about the hotspot only, since the combination of TIRO lens and domed window refracts the light in such a way as to project a series of colored halos around the light output's components. These "patterns" disappear, as the distance to the target object increases.
Runtime:
SF's 2005 catalog, their website, and tech support, have offered me conflicting information on the runtimes of the KL1 with 1x123 and 2x123 battery systems. What kind of runtimes have you found with these systems? Has anybody used this bezel in a 3x123 battery system?
Lumens:
What are the differences in lumen output, when using 1x123, 2x123, or 3x123 (if possible) battery systems?
Thank you all for your input.
Use with 3x123 batteries:
I know that SureFire doesn't make any lights using 3x123 batteries. The finned KL1 bezel I own, modified with a Luxeon III in it, can be used with 3x123 batteries. Does the new KL1 have the ability to run on 3x123 batteries as well? Since SF doesn't make a 3x123 cell light, they cannot confirm or deny this. I have a light setup consisting of two Dspeck battery tubes, mated to a stock E1e body. I am using this with my finned KL1 bezel, with great success. In order for me to buy the new KL1 bezel, I must make sure that it will work with 3x123s. I want the extra long runtime afforded by 3x123s.
Tint:
Since SF is always striving for better binned Luxeons, and the Luxeon III emitters used in the KL1 have less objectionable tints than it's predecessor the Luxeon I, what kind of tint variation can I expect from a KL1 bezel? I am asking about the hotspot only, since the combination of TIRO lens and domed window refracts the light in such a way as to project a series of colored halos around the light output's components. These "patterns" disappear, as the distance to the target object increases.
Runtime:
SF's 2005 catalog, their website, and tech support, have offered me conflicting information on the runtimes of the KL1 with 1x123 and 2x123 battery systems. What kind of runtimes have you found with these systems? Has anybody used this bezel in a 3x123 battery system?
Lumens:
What are the differences in lumen output, when using 1x123, 2x123, or 3x123 (if possible) battery systems?
Thank you all for your input.