Lumens Factory going into LEDs

[Flashfirstask?later]

I would definitely pick up a screamer R2 drop-in if you can:
a) eliminate the cree ring
b) able to take 3.7
c) make it fit the 6P / Solarforce L2

Also would be pleased with a similar 2 or 3 mode

Yes, please make some that can work well with regulation and output on 3.7v batteries like the 18650 and 17670 as there are very few that does, as most are 3.7 to whatever and do not work so well on a single battery.

 

[LEDAdd1ct]

Yes, please make some that can work well with regulation and output on 3.7v batteries like the 18650 and 17670 as there are very few that does, as most are 3.7 to whatever and do not work so well on a single battery.

I hope, hope, hope that this comes true. I, too, would love a light that works with flat regulation and output on single 3.7v batteries, because as stated above, most lights are "3.7 to whatever".

 

[nzgunnie]

One single stage screamer and one duel level.

That sounds like me.

I'd be interested in an M3 drop in that is all throw and single mode (for a M961 weapon light) and a dual mode D26 drop in.

I wont buy anything with a strobe or SOS mode.

 

[metlarules]

I'd like one that has a warm tint to it.:wave:

 

[KeeperSD]

I agree, BUT given that there are more and more longer D26/P60 type drop-ins, why cant WE come up with a slightly longer head/bezel for their Sniper/Raider bodies......in this way we could continue to use WE as hosts to the ever growing D26 drop-in family.

I had thought of that too but then dismissed it thinking that the company would not be interested since they already offer drop ins that fit.

Is it the width or the depth of the other drop ins that cause problems for the WE?

Maybe Glen could shed some light on WE stance on this type of modification, although this is a little of topic - if the mods would prefer i will start a new topic for this discussion.

 

[DM51]

if the mods would prefer i will start a new topic for this discussion

Thank you - yes, I think it would be best to keep this thread to the Lumens Factory products.

 

[cernobila]

I had thought of that too but then dismissed it thinking that the company would not be interested since they already offer drop ins that fit.

Is it the width or the depth of the other drop ins that cause problems for the WE?

Maybe Glen could shed some light on WE stance on this type of modification, although this is a little of topic - if the mods would prefer i will start a new topic for this discussion.

WE is a progressive company and does listen to its customer base so don't give up on them. I contacted Glen myself to see if this would be a possibility. The more people that will contact Glen on this issue the more feedback he can give the WE factory.......It is the depth that is the only issue, the width is fine, it needs to be about 7mm deeper/longer to fit the Dereelight 5AQ2 and the FM-D26. I believe that most of the other longer drop-ins are of similar size.

......I am also quite sure that LF will not make their units wider (D26) as thay will not fit any existing lights, WE or "C" heads included.

 

[fasuto]

I'll also wish that the LF led drop-ins fits WE D26 lights.

 

[Phaserburn]

I'll also wish that the LF led drop-ins fits WE D26 lights.

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[LEDAdd1ct]

I'll also wish that the LF led drop-ins fits WE D26 lights.

Likewise!

 

[Illum]

Re: Lumens Factory

I´ve never heard of a LumensFactory LED drop-in and their webpages only show incan bulbs. The listed SR-6 is a incan bulb. I don´t use the SR-6 but have both EO-9 and EO-E2R, Both are good quality, bright but the beam quality could be a little better.

Eric

well, the noticeable difference is primarily based on how Lumen factory focuses their lamps. Unlike surefire lamp assemblies that focuses the filament instead of the envelope [theres been previous discussion on surefires "skewed lamps" for that matter] Lumen factory focuses thie lamps by envelope...so in a few models have holes that appear in the center of the beam cused by the filament post blocking the light emitted from the filament. Its normally not noticeable unless you have a love for white wall hunting

If Lumen factory manages to start off with a few seoul towers for the surefire turboheads its going to be a really fast sale. Current turbohead LED assemblies are made in Japan and IIRC only made in very small quantities

 

[Mark@LF]

Hi guys,

The LED series are going to be released this week and product photos and details are going online within a few days.

I'll also wish that the LF led drop-ins fits WE D26 lights.

We actually made the initial test versions that fit the WE D26 lights, but the results were not satifactory as the reflector were too shallow and there is no room to improve.

We can still acheive better spot then the original WE D26 LED, but it was much too floody for our taste and the hotspot looks even dimmer then a P4 while using an R2 because it was so floody. So we had to ditch the initial design because we think it was not good enough and in order to improve it, we must sacrifice the competibility.


And yes, the D26 and D36 are both 3.6V to 13V regulated input with the sweet spot at 4.5-7.2V. The maximum current output is a solid 1000mA.
We could make the current output higher such as 1200mA, but test results have indicated that the difference in output is minimal and cause severe shortening of the LED's life.


Cheers,

Mark

 

[OldGreyGuy]

And yes, the D26 and D36 are both 3.6V to 13V regulated input with the sweet spot at 4.5-7.2V. The maximum current output is a solid 1000mA.

As Homer J Simpson would say, "Woohoo!" :thumbsup:

 

[cernobila]

Hello Mark,.......good to hear that LF is about ready to go with their LED units. Two things I personally will be looking for in my next LED;.....that the regulation will work best on a power supply of either one Li-ion cell and/or two CR123 cells and nothing greater.....and that the tint will be very much on the warm side and not cool. Sorry but I have no need for a large light to run my LED's and have become very fond of warm tints.

 

[Illum]

I'll be on the lookout for those Mark, thanks for the heads up.:thumbsup:

 

[LEDAdd1ct]

Two things I personally will be looking for in my next LED;.....that the regulation will work best on a power supply of either one Li-ion cell and/or two CR123 cells and nothing greater.....and that the tint will be very much on the warm side and not cool. Sorry but I have no need for a large light to run my LED's and have become very fond of warm tints.

I share these sentiments exactly. I look for:

a) single cell, preferably 18650, with good/great regulation
b) warm tint

 

[LG&M]

I am looking forward to your new drop-in's. Now please,please find a way to make a drop-in for the E series.

 

[Sgt. LED]

Nice!

I will just have to buy another host now! :tinfoil:

Any chance at all of getting a P4 - U2 drop in for those that already living in the midst of Cree overload? Just a thought for getting floody results without watering down a cree with an extra special reflector.

 

[SilentK]

They have arrived!

http://www.lumensfactory.com/new_products.php

now all we need is lumen value and price!

 

[Flashfirstask?later]

I guess the 3.6V to 13V means it is suited best for two or three cell configurations and not the single 17670/18650 as I was hoping for. Oh well as I may not likely get either of the two current D26 dropins then.