Sold/Expired Feeler for Zebralight warm white modding service

[LLCoolBeans]

Trying to get a feel for the number of CPF members that would be interested in this service.

I have done an H30, so I'm positive that can be done. If there is enough interest I'll experiment with other models.

If you are interested, what do you feel this service is worth?

 

[Silversurfer]

pm sent

 

[Edwood]

I'd be interested. Got close up pics of the emitter end of your modded H30?

-Ed

 

[LLCoolBeans]

I'd be interested. Got close up pics of the emitter end of your modded H30?

I certainly can take some. Do you mean with the light on or off?

 

[Edwood]

I certainly can take some. Do you mean with the light on or off?

Off. Please.

 

[LLCoolBeans]

Off. Please.

No problem, I'll do that tonight. Just FYI though, it's a swap of an XR-E with another XR-E, so besides a slight difference in color, it looks exactly like stock.

 

[LEDAdd1ct]

What tint are you using?

 

[LLCoolBeans]

What tint are you using?

The XR-Es I have now, came from www.ledsupply.com. They do not list bin codes on the website. I have just sent an email asking for more details.

They offer a 4000k Neutral White (which I believe to be 5A, but don't know for sure) and a 3000k Warm White. I have and can get more of both.

I used one of the 3000ks in mine and that is what I recommend for nighttime use. However, I'd be happy to install any XR-E you want. If it's something I can order, I'll do so. If you have the XR-E you want installed in your posession, you can send it to me along with your light and I'll install that.

I'm flexible.

 

[LLCoolBeans]

Just heard back from LED Supply, here are the bin codes for what they have.

XRENW-L1 is 9F5 4C which is 73.9 Lumen at 4300K
XREWW-L1 is 8F8 7C which is 73.9 Lumen at 2900K

EDIT: Just cross referenced the kit numbers with the Cree XLamp binning and labeling documentation.
9F5 = P4
8F8 = P3


These guys ship stateside, so I can place an order and receive it within 3 days. If you want something other than these, please let me know of a reliable stateside supplier. I could order from cutter, for example, but lord knows how long that would take.

 

[LLCoolBeans]

Also, just FYI, I am looking into silicone based thermal encapsulants to replace the OEM gray goo. I'll probably be able to find something even better than what Zebralight is using. So, modded lights should be as good as or better than new.

 

[LLCoolBeans]

Here you go Ed...

Ignore the lint, it's been in my backpack.

And another one, just for fun...

 

[LLCoolBeans]

Re: Feeler for Zebralight warm white modding service and complete WW H30s

Just heard back from Zebralight today, they do offer bulk discounts and very reasonable minimum orders.

Looks like it will be feasible to order H30s mod them then sell the complete lights.

Still on the lookout for 5A XR-Es.

Still shopping for a silicon based thermal encapsulant.

 

[djj]

I would be interested in upgrading my H30 to a Q3-5A emitter.

Tekno_Cowboy is offering a service to upgrade Nitecore lights for $36 (including shipping) on top of the price of the original lights:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=221430

 

[LLCoolBeans]

I would be interested in upgrading my H30 to a Q3-5A emitter.

Tekno_Cowboy is offering a service to upgrade Nitecore lights for $36 (including shipping) on top of the price of the original lights:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=221430

Thanks for the info. I don't suppose you know a reliable supplier of Q3-5A XR-Es?

 

[djj]

Don't know what the shipping is from Australia, or how long it takes to get to the US, but Cutter has them for ~$12. They also have Q3-5C, which might be an even nicer tint than 5A, being closer to the BBL. I've only seen 5A, though.

http://www.cutter.com.au/products.php?cat=48

 

[LLCoolBeans]

Don't know what the shipping is from Australia, or how long it takes to get to the US, but Cutter has them for ~$12. They also have Q3-5C, which might be an even nicer tint than 5A, being closer to the BBL. I've only seen 5A, though.

http://www.cutter.com.au/products.php?cat=48

Thanks, but I've heard too many horror stories to order from Cutter. Looking for a reliable supplier, not pay and pray.

 

[gunga]

Re: Feeler for Zebralight warm white modding service and complete WW H30s

Just heard back from Zebralight today, they do offer bulk discounts and very reasonable minimum orders.

Looks like it will be feasible to order H30s mod them then sell the complete lights.

Still on the lookout for 5A XR-Es.

Still shopping for a silicon based thermal encapsulant.

Hmmm, I'd be interested if the price is right! Bulk buy n mod would be very cool... (or warm!).

 

[LLCoolBeans]

Re: Feeler for Zebralight warm white modding service and complete WW H30s

Hmmm, I'd be interested if the price is right! Bulk buy n mod would be very cool... (or warm!).

I should be able to offer these at a very reasonable price.

If at least 5 people are interested in either P4 4C or P3 7C, I can place an order with ZebraLight and get started now.

If we are hell bent on Q3 5A, we'll have to wait until I can find some.

 

[divine]

Do you need bare emitters? Dereelight sells them on the small stars for a reasonable price.

I'm interested. I have a H30, but the output as it is is pretty weak, I'd be afraid of losing too much output.

 

[gunga]

I do have some spare 5A crees on small stars from Netkidz group buy (a few I was planning to use, but could use on one of these).

I already have an H30 too, but it all depends on cost...

Buying a new modded one might be cheaper, then just sell the old one (for me that is)...

Warm cree in one of these would be pretty awesome.