July 2010: lights you bought this month

Didn't buy a new light this month but thanks to some great info I got off the forum I was able to fix a flickering light that I had stopped using. The light seems brighter too. So in effect it's a new light to me.

In the the spirit of the forum I just realized I ought to post more detail for the info freaks. The light is a circa '07 cheapo DX 18650 single mode that ALWAYS flickered. After taking the light completely apart I noticed some HAIII on some of the threads on the head end of the of the body tube. I used some fine steel wool to remove it , as well as a good general cleaning with some alcohol and some silicone lube. VOILA!

lovecpf
edit: I used Greased Lightning to strip all the anodizing off of the body tube so now the light looks completely different! :thumbsup:
 
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Chris23,

No problem! I finally got the warm tint Javelin today and that is a winner as well. I got one of those mobile phone lanyards and attached it to the tailcap. With that lanyard hooked into my belt and the good pocket clip there is no way the Javelin carried in my back pocket is going to get lost and I benefit from easy access to a very decent thrower at a moments notice.

You will not regret using AW RCR123s in the LX2. I've been using them in my E2D LED as well. Both lights really benefit.
 
My zebralight h501w has arrived.
Perfect reading light set on low or medium. Old UI. I have no need for a new UI with a low-low.
 
at the end of june I decided I won't buy any lights in july, because I spent way too much money in the last months.
but somehow it didn't work out that well: yesterday I got a solarforce masterpiece pro 1 head and today I ordered a 6p host in orange ceramic from oveready...
but that's definetely enough lights for this month... maybe...
 
  • Eagletac T10LC2 (price induced)
  • Novatac Wichita (to get in on the special offer before it ends)
that's it for now but it's still early:naughty:
 
I just picked up a Eagletac T10C2 and a Fenix P3D from the 4sevens garage sale. Tried to pick up a nitecore SR3 but the site froze... Can't wait to get them in the mail!

 
Harry999,
I've been thinking about the rcr123's for the lx2 and wondering if they would damage the light at all?, how long have you been using the rcr123, you said they make the light brighter, so I'll definitely try them as long as there's no risk of damage; smart move with the double retainer system on the javelin, sometimes I'll clip the lx2 to my pocket than also hook the lanyard on and put other end onto a carabiner and clip that to a belt loop; most of the time I don't so I often find myself touching my pants pocket every 5 minutes to make sure the light is still there (I'm paranoid about loosing lights ever since I lost my surefire g2-z led).
 
chris23 said:
Harry999,
I've been thinking about the rcr123's for the lx2 and wondering if they would damage the light at all?, how long have you been using the rcr123, you said they make the light brighter, so I'll definitely try them as long as there's no risk of damage; smart move with the double retainer system on the javelin, sometimes I'll clip the lx2 to my pocket than also hook the lanyard on and put other end onto a carabiner and clip that to a belt loop; most of the time I don't so I often find myself touching my pants pocket every 5 minutes to make sure the light is still there (I'm paranoid about loosing lights ever since I lost my surefire g2-z led).
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I did research the topic of using RCR123 cells in my LX2 and E2DL on CPF before I started using them. It has now been about 4 months for the LX2 and a month for the E2DL. The difference is because I only just started carrying the E2DL again a month ago. I have had no problems.

Based on that research my conclusion was that for using the lights on for quick bursts (usually a few seconds and at most 10 seconds) there was less risk of damage. I would be wary of using them on high for long durations, although some people have no problem doing that. The best thing I can suggest is to use the search function and enter LX2 and RCR123. That will give you a number of threads where this issue is discussed. A couple I have linked to start you off below:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=241138

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=246166

This is something you need to feel comfortable about before you do it. In the UK primary CR123 cells are expensive which was a big driver for me making the decision to try RCR123s. If I was in the US where CR123s are much cheaper I don't know if I would have risked my expensive new Surefire!

I know what you mean about checking you still have the light in your pocket. Even with the double retainer system I still check but then I just like touching my flashlights...😀
 
This past weekend I pulled the trigger and I bought a new Fenix TK45. Now comes the painful part, waiting for it to arrive at my door.
 
I picked up a PD20+ to replace the one that has been AWOL for over a month. They had four 6PDLs in the clearance bin for 50% off NIB so I snatched one of those up. I put the tailcap and teeth on my 9P that is hosting an M61 and a tac ring. My collection needed something "tacti-cool". :grin2: It actually feels good in hand and the teeth give the beam a slight hexagonal shape that isn't noticable unless you are looking for it.

They also have a couple of the new Streamlight PT lights and a pink poly 2xAA that I will get for my fiance' in a week or so.
 
I didn't buy it, but was given a T1A. It's waiting for me at home right now. The need to rush there and unbox is strong. lol
 
Let's see...

A Quark 123x2 Tactical NW XP-G R4
A Quark 123x2 Tactical XP-E R2
A Zebralight H30 (4Seven's Garage Sale)
and an E2L... or was that last month...
 
Quark Turbo 123-2 Warm White + 18650 body
Quark AA-2 Neutral White

one Cheap Ultrafire P60 host and a DX single mode neutral white drop-in..
 
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