2x 18650 and D26 lamp light

[cernobila]

Looking for a cheap light to experiment with. Must be able to take 2x 18650 cells and most of the D26 size lamps that are available. Any suggestions?

 

[Glen C]

The hard bit will be getting it to take 18 series batteries. The Ultrafires would meet your needs bar the 18 series requirement. Good luck

 

[tofer50]

I suggest a Wolf Eyes 6 series (Sniper or Defender) plus a 168 extender.

 

[Glen C]

Tofer, that was my thought too but not quite as cheap as some. May well turn out to be the cheapest though as not many alternatives

 

[tofer50]

Tofer, that was my thought too but not quite as cheap as some. May well turn out to be the cheapest though as not many alternatives

I have one of these setups coming and was wondering if Wolfeyes has modified the extender or do we still have to make Paul_in_Maryland's copper ring? Do you loose the water proof with this ring? I would think not.

 

[mdocod]

I *think* you still have to go with the ring...

the other option is a Leaf 2x18650 tube with SF C tailcap and head. maybe pickup some used SF parts to complete it.

I posted a thread awhile back asking if there would be any interest in ultrafire bodies bored to accept 18mm cells... I have a drill press here, and could probably make it a reality. Only 3 people voted... the thread quickly disappeared into the depths of nothingness...

As it is now, the cheapest option is still about $45 with the Wolf-Eyes, and requires the wire-coil mod.

I could probably buy ultrafire lights, bore them, and resell them for somewhere around $25... would have to see how bits hold up if I gave it a try. And see if I can source the Flashlights relatively cheap to make it a worthwhile endeavor.

 

[cernobila]

The WE option seems like the way to go. Quite versatile, you can have single or two cell option with either 3.7V or 9V lamps, with a bit of luck could also use the 4x LED tailcap as well as the standard switch with the WE HO Cree lamp.......good overall outfit to play with.

 

[LiteFan]

What about this:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=159974

 

[Effulgence]

mdocod, does that Leef 2x18650 tube fit the threads of the M90 or any other Wolf-Eyes configurations?

 

[mdocod]

I'm not aware of any compatibility between WE and SF threads... but i don't know for sure... Maybe Paul_In_Maryland could chime in here...

 

[Paul_in_Maryland]

No Wolf Eyes body part, head, or tailcap fits anything that is Surefire P, and vice versa. As far as I know, the D26 lamp assembly is the only sharable component.

 

[lexina]

Not sure if there is any solution here but:-

Kaidomain has the Maddy, the Caesar and the Wilmet which are 2, 3 and 4-cell versions which seem to share the same body (502) except for the length.

http://www.kaidomain.com/WEBUI/SubCategory.aspx?TranID=8178&Name=Xenon%20Flashlights

The Maddy uses the same body as this Cree light (same 502B code and body shape) -

http://www.kaidomain.com/WEBUI/ProductDetail.aspx?TranID=1430

which runs on 1 X 18650, which makes me wonder if the Caesar and the Wilmet are similarly bored out to accept 18X cells.


The Ultrafire WF-500 ("Snowy") accepts 2 X 18650 but I don't know if the threading is compatible with either a SF bezel or the bezel of the Maddy/Caesar/Wilmet.

 

[mdocod]

I'm pretty sure the 502 series ultrafires are, like the 501 series, only compatible with 17mm cells, until we hear something different, I would suggest continuing to assume 17mm compatibility.

 

[lexina]

I'm pretty sure the 502 series ultrafires are, like the 501 series, only compatible with 17mm cells, until we hear something different, I would suggest continuing to assume 17mm compatibility.

I guess that would be prudent. In any case, I have sent an email to Kaidomain and will feedback here if I get a response.

 

[mdocod]

I have sent an email to Kaidomain and will feedback here if I get a response

LOL, I did the same, can't wait for a reply...