E-series as mod host?

[akula88]

Is the E-series bezel ever been used as LS host mod?

 

[Rothrandir]

yup /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

you can get all the parts from the sandwhich shop /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

converter, led, esink, ecan...

it's a pretty simple mod actually!

the e-series is an amazing platform for many mods.

 

[Kiessling]

AND ... it is modular ... meaning you can exchange parts with:

- SF e-series
- McLux series
- Arc LS (with some exceptions)
- UBH
- SF C-sized lights with the E2C adaptor

this is awesome. almost all my serious lights are E-Series / McLux types.
Did I say that I LOVE this concept?
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bernhard

 

[akula88]

Thanks.
I'm a newbie to these mods. So how would an E-bezel do compared with the PR/PR-T? Advantage and disadvantage?
Is the kit from dat2zip shop already complete with all the parts, thermal epoxy, etc -- that I only need the bezel?

I currently have a KL-1/VG123, and waiting for an E1e to arrive. So, I was thinking of having a mod E1 with Luxeon that will have a higher output, throw and size of beam vs the KL-1. I'm hoping to get at least 1-hr runtime with 1x123 or 2xAA(NiMH). With NiMH, I can have a guilt free lumens. Also, hoping to run it later with a 2x123 body (that I may acquire).

So which route can you recommend?

Johnny

 

[clapon]

I have a couple of E-heads modded with TWAK Lux III's.
They produce my favorite beam pattern for medium range. Nice hotspot with medium throw, and huge, bright sidespill, perfect for night walks/hikes.

 

[ResQTech]

You have to modify the bezel to get the mods working tho right? There's no simple drop in that will work with a stock e-bezel?

 

[clapon]

The stock lamp support post needs to be drilled out to use the e-sink/can setup. Real easy mod.

 

[Rothrandir]

you need to bore the reflector out a bit for the luxeon to fit through...

 

[ResQTech]

Drill or Mill better? Will the HA break bits? How much of the post needs to be taken off?

 

[Chop]

I believe that I used a 13/32 drill bit to do the mod.

 

[clapon]

Yeah I used a 13/32 bit also. The entire post is removed.

 

[Chop]

Of course using a drill press or something would be better. I did mine with my Dewalt cordless and the head in a vice.

 

[Chief_Wiggum]

Check here:

http://www.myrolypoly.com/users/Flashlights/E1e_Mod.htm
http://www.myrolypoly.com/users/Flashlights/E2e_5W.htm
http://dmcleish.com/CPF/index.html

Don's got the best info. Enjoy.

 

[jtice]

My E1 modded with R2K and BB500 is one of my very favorite lights.

The beam patern is actually my favorite, of any light I have.

It has a very tight hotspot, with a huge flood. Very wide angle, with very even and smooth light.

 

[brightnorm]

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akula88 said:
...how would an E-bezel do compared with the PR/PR-T? Advantage and disadvantage?...


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Johnny,

The biggest advantage of the PR/PR-T heads over an E head is the ability to project an uncommonly bright long-throwing spot, made possible by the more favorable ratio of reflector diameter to die size. My McLux PR-T917/TV0J will outthrow my E2E/MN03 and will maintain excellent brightness for about 1.5h hrs. This is the first LED light of its size and weight to do so, a remarkable achievement considering the state of LED evolution only a short while ago.

Brightnorm

 

[akula88]

Brightnorm, How about the thermal issues? On McGizmo's page, he talked on not having the stock E1/E2 bezel left for a long time with a 5W. Also, he had a finned cowl installed on one head for better head dissipation. Does PR-T917 means its drawing out 917mA? Is your bezel also okey with 1x123? Runtime under regulation?

Jtice> What's your runtime on the R2K/BB500? How about a TW4 in throw comparison?

Mike> Your site is quite informative! Great!

These razzle-dazzle is making me rather dizzy.

...and...ops... Where do you get a PR or a PR-T head? I assume that PR-T is for a turbo-version of PR?

Johnny

 

[Chief_Wiggum]

I've been using my 5W SE in the stock E series head. It does get very hot withing about 2-3 minutes. I'm usually not an extended user though, so it's just fine for short bursts.

 

[roguesw]

akula88
try http://www.anlighten.com/shop/ to get the pr-t heads
btw, the t doesnt mean turbo, it means trim,
cheers
Des

 

[jtice]

akula,

I have been using the E1 BB500 R2K for at least 2 and a half months.
About 3 to 5 minutes a night.

If started to flicker out of regulation 2 weeks ago, but each time I pick it back up it starts out in regulation for a few minutes.

I dont have a TW4 to compare it to.
Its not a great thrower, even though it have a tight hotspot, becuase alot of lumens are going to the really nice wide flood.
Absolute best around the house light.

Not great for outdoors.