E Series and Battery Changes

[Inliner]

Can someone please explain why can't I change the batteries from the tail switch? It is hard enough to keep track of all the pieces without having to worry about the lamp falling out also. Was this a ploy to sell more lamps when they fall on the ground? My new E2D is terrific, but can the body be bored out to accomodate cell swaps from the tail?

 

[leukos]

This is one of the reasons I why I don't particularly like E series lights. Feeding batteries through the tailcap is much more natural. Removing the bezel on E series lights makes it easy to drop the lamp (as you stated), and increases the chances of getting dust and moisture in the reflector/bezel. I can't remember if it was FM or Leef that made an E series body with a C series tail, but that might be a good solution for you if the problem annoys you enough.

 

[Inliner]

That was Leef. You loose the clip though. FM made 18mm bodies but the switch is built in and no clip. Am I too picky?

 

[Dioni]

I have a Surefire and E1e and i'm satisfied with it.

I don't see any problem in this, since the body of the E-series has diameter slightly larger than a CR123.
There's no other way to make a tail thread larger for the tailcap in a body so thin, without prejudice its resistance.
And that is what the e-series are: small and strong!

Cheers,
Dioni

 

[Dioni]

I'm sure that it can't be bored!

 

[parnell]

That will make a battery swap fun out in the field. Someday the perfect light will be found or made.

 

[Inliner]

Dioni,

Thanks for pointing out to me the size of the tail threads. They are only slightly larger than the 123 cell

Why is it always a compromise :mecry: