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    Emisar D3AA opinions?

    Change 2. Got word from Battery Junc. that RRT-01s are out of stock so I cancelled the order. I'm now mulling over either Lumintop Tool AA or Wurkos WK03 w/ 519A. I haven't had any experience with Chinese lights since a couple of Jetbeams around 15 years ago, but it seems like these two are...
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    Emisar D3AA opinions?

    Bummer. Well, I’ve already ordered it. When it arrives I’ll get the battery out and do some cycles on the Opus and then monitor it on USB. Should have time to order a better battery from Illumin once I measure the length. I have a couple of the Surefire 18350s but they are so dang long I’ll...
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    Emisar D3AA opinions?

    dc38, jon_slider, thanks for getting back to me! jon, I'm afraid I have been staying up too late every night this week what with obsessing over Anduril and the many LED choices, all I can think is I was reading in the Official manual and mistook aux LED for button LED. Thank you for taking so...
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    Emisar D3AA opinions?

    I've been doing a good bit of research lately prior to making my first Emisar puchase, and somewhere many pages ago I read that the button light will blink as a low voltage indicator. I would like to ask if this feature is in effect with the light on, off, or both? Also would like to know if...
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    SureFire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT

    Huh. Sneaky varmints. Now I gotta regurgitate that old conspiracy theory / legend and or myth about how SF culls the lights with the worst anodizing match to become replacement lights. The latest one I got has the craziest combination of shades ever. I kinda like it though. Distinctive...
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    SureFire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT

    ...is my experience. To make a long story short SF sent me a brand new light in blister pack last month in exchange for my DFT I sent them. The new* light performs exactly the same as the old one regarding not going into Low on a low battery. I'm still glad to have the DFT in my arsenal, just...
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    The Official Zebralight Thread

    I use unprotected cells in all of my larger lights, so I’m glad you recommend protected given my use case for the headlamp. I seldom use it, but when I do it is often for a lengthy task, and generally run it till it dims, then grab another Eneloop when I come in to get a tool or take a break...
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    The Official Zebralight Thread

    Jon, id, DC38, thanks for the info! And thanks to all the folks on this thread making it such a great resource. I bought the H53Fc N almost five years ago after reading the positive comments here. Before buying I remember reading the specs showed max of 2.0 volts and was a little bummed I...
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    The Official Zebralight Thread

    I’ve been perusing the thread here, and wanted to confirm that the current consensus is that the Vapcell F12 Button Top should work in a (2020) H53Fc N? And how about the F15, I’ve seen it discussed here but not confirmed? jon-slider, I like your recommendation of the Lumintop rechargeable...
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    More Fun With Incan Legos.

    ...MN11 from my stash, will PM you. I have an A2 that had a bulb pop, I used a bunch of the q-tip type swabs with the long wooden handles and alcohol* to clean off the residue inside the lens. That won't help with the reflector, of course. * 91% rubbing alcohol or better yet Everclear. The...
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    SureFire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT

    Robin, thanks for checking! I have no idea what goes into designing a circuit but it is a curious effect. Light is a keeper regardless. Have a great weekend all, RVW.
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    SureFire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT

    First time I’ve had this issue with a SureFire, but hey, it’s certainly not a deal breaker for me, I’d buy the light again knowing this ahead of time. I do think SF ought to fess up about the issue, even if just to keep people like me from thinking they got a bad ‘un. The SF website doesn’t...
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    The Malkoff Front Porch

    * E2XTv2 and E2XTLv2 * Just saw these offered on the Arisaka website "As of June 2025". 55,000 candela and 800 OTF lumens. https://arisakadefense.com/malkoff-scout-light-head/ The website states "The beam pattern looks similar to the HTL except it has 25,000 more candela with a nice round...
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    Sold/Expired Surefire A2 Red, Vihn modded FourSevens Preon

    Chiming in late here, received the A2 last Friday and lovin’ it! Thanks also for the spare bulb and batts!
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    SureFire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT

    Robin, just saw your post. That would be an interesting test of the open load voltage, but I'm afraid I'm not set up for anything but manual logging with a DVM. Tonight's "test" (dog walk) only showed me that the results with a one year old battery are the same as with a nine year old battery...
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    SureFire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT

    Robin24k, F89, thanks for checking this out for me! I think Robin is correct about the voltage sag. I was scratching my head before turning in last night after trying Robin's experiment with 2xAA. Got two Eneloops out of an LED candle. 2.5 volts in series, and the light switched from high to...
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    SureFire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT

    Robin, thanks for getting back to me. Output on high was about half that of high with a full 123, and MUCH higher than low with a full battery. Rough figures I got with an aging DMM: SF 18350, 4.17 volts: High 3.4 Amps, Low 70mA New 123, 3.27 volts: High 1.9 Amps, Low 100mA Depleted 123...
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    SureFire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT

    Thanks, I sure would appreciate it! I'm real curious to know others' experience before calling SF if I go that route. I just received the light new from a small brick & mortar outfit I like to support, but I think it is from really old stock, the date code on the 18350 is 0423 and light's...
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    SureFire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT

    Has anyone had a problem with their light in that when using a 123A primary, if the cell is past halfway depleted and slightly below 3.0 volts, the light won't switch into Low / 25 lumen mode? I have tested this with three separate US made cells. Temperature of light makes no difference. No...
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    More Fun With Incan Legos.

    Me too. I'm still on the hunt for a Leef M-head C-tail body if I see an affordable one though. But I’m way over the flashlight budget this year. Just bought an EDC1-DFT this week, and then what do ya know I see an Aviator A2 Red on the Sales thread yesterday. Had to get that, been looking for a...

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