Got my 150 lumen Lumens factory bulb..

[Lightdude]

For my E2E. I put in 2 brand new Energizer batteries. When I turned it on I was very dissapointed! The beam was egg shaped and seemed no brighter than the stock bulb! Everything went together fine but what a bummer! Anyone have any thoughts or experience with this? Defective bulb or to high an expectation...i dunno! Thanks for any replies.

 

[softfeel]

The 150 lumens Lumens factory E-series lamp assembly (EO-E2R) is supposed to be used with two RCR123 rechargeables, not two standard CR123 primaries. Two rechargeable RCR123 have a higher voltage than two primary CR123.

 

[brightspot]

soft feel is right on the money. The Lumens Factory bulb will run on primary batteries but were designed for rcr123's. I think you will be happy when you feed the bulb more juice. I am using several E series lights now thanks to Lumens Factory breathing new life into an old friend.

 

[KeyGrip]

Lightdude, if you still have problems after using difference cells, let LumensFactory know and they'll help you out.

 

[lebox97]

have same light same bulb in mine with 3.7v rechargeables and it's :twothumbs bright- my new fav incan!

 

[Lightdude]

Very cool! I needed a reason to get rechargables anyway. But the beam pattern would still be the same, correct? Original circle vs egg LF. Just curious.

 

[KeyGrip]

The beam pattern will probably look the same.

 

[socom1970]

With more than double the lumen output, I would think the beam shape would be of negligible concern... By the way, where is a good place to get the Lumens Factory Lamp Assemblies? I have a few Surefire incans I want to upgrade.

 

[sysadmn]

With more than double the lumen output, I would think the beam shape would be of negligible concern... By the way, where is a good place to get the Lumens Factory Lamp Assemblies? I have a few Surefire incans I want to upgrade.

pts or lumens factory themselves; lighthound might carry them. With US dealers, you save a few days' shipping time; with LF, you get a penlight (or used to, haven't bought lately ).

 

[Lightdude]

I got my bulb in about 10 days, but no penlight. Your're right, when I get the rechargables if it is very bright i really won't care about beam shape

 

[Russianesq]

Here is the secret formula

E2E + LumensFactory bulb + RCR123 rechargeables =

 

[Patriot]

Here is the secret formula

E2E + LumensFactory bulb + RCR123 rechargeables =

Yes, and it's a very noticeable difference. I can't imagine that you'll still be disappointed after seeing this lamp assembly with the correct voltage Lightdude. With E series head, my FB2 bodied light has become one of my favorite guilt free lumen, small flashlights.

 

[Grox]

There are a few kinds of rechargeable lithium ion batteries. The ones you are looking for are the 3.6 volt R123/RCR123 (same thing) type.

Rechargeable lithium ion batteries can be very dangerous - they can explode and burn, releasing toxic chemicals.

I would avoid the temptation to buy cheap batteries and instead buy the cells and charger from AW here: http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=125353

His batteries are high quality, deliver close to the promised capacity, have protection circuits and a number of other safety features which make 'venting' much less likely.

 

[lebox97]

the penlight is free with orders over $30

if you want round output get a LED (round emitter)
- it's kinda tough to get round out of a (rectangular) filament bulb... though the SF bulbs for more money and less output do it quite well.

you can try frosting the top of the bulb, and/or raising or lowering the bulb in the reflector via washers to help focus it better too?

the LF bulb I received produces a nice circular pattern - but I was probably lucky. and I do like it enough to order a couple more as spares.

I got my bulb in about 10 days, but no penlight. Your're right, when I get the rechargables if it is very bright i really won't care about beam shape

 

[quokked]

For my E2E. I put in 2 brand new Energizer batteries. When I turned it on I was very dissapointed! The beam was egg shaped and seemed no brighter than the stock bulb! Everything went together fine but what a bummer! Anyone have any thoughts or experience with this? Defective bulb or to high an expectation...i dunno! Thanks for any replies.

E2d + AW CR123a's + LF EO-E2R = :twothumbs:

Mike from LF says you can use the primaries in the 150 lumen LF assembly in a pinch but the LF EO-E2r really shines with the 3.7v CR123a's it's my EDC light.