L35 build and performance discussions

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windstrings said:
Make sure you put a link to it... I don't see one as of this morning.
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CajunJosh purchased one so maybe he'll start a thread. I had originally asked BVH to start one because I figured he'd be one of the first to get it. It turns out that neither of us are getting one in the near future and I didn't want to be a cheese ball and start a main thread on a light that I didn't own. Hopefully an owner or reviewer will take thread "dibs."
 
Tracking Number:1ZYE7073039933****
Status: In Transit - On Time
Scheduled Delivery Date:07/29/2009
Shipped To: AUSTIN, TX, US
Shipped/Billed On:07/23/2009
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GROUNDWeight:15.70 Lbs

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HODGKINS , IL , US 07/27/2009 9:26 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN

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In production or made at this point but we have a large shipment coming from that factory that won't ship until everything is made - new N30's, new Illuminators, new Mega Illuminators, more L35's and the L35 accessories.
 
Thanks Matt. I was wondering if that was it but I always knew it by just Amondotech or 3152. 🙂

You've got quite the line up now.

3152 Illuminator
N30
L35
L50

Something for everyone's price range and all completely different. None of them even use the same battery chemistry.
 
Matt, hopefully, you're using a lighter Lithium or LiPo battery? Weight is really the only downside of this light.
 
BVH said:
Matt, hopefully, you're using a lighter Lithium or LiPo battery? Weight is really the only downside of this light.
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This made me think about the origin of the 3152 and POB. It's basically the size that it is because it was designed around a 7A SLA. By outfitting it with a new battery chemistry you end up with a lot of dead space, with the only practical difference from other lights being the larger reflector. It just seems that results in a lot of uneccessary bulk behind the reflector, unless it's filled with battery. Since SLA is too heavy you'd of course fill it with li-po or somthing else but this of course drives the price point well up. It almost seems to be "doomed" so to speak to it's original SLA concept. The closer it gets in price to the N30, the more attractive the N30 looks, in which case why not just choose it instead? I'm certainly not suggesting any idea's are wrong, just thinking out loud I guess.
 
Patriot basically nailed it. The Illuminator and Mega Illuminator will continue to use SLA batteries - they're heavy but cost effective. For those wanting lighter/smaller lights we offer the N30, L35 and L50.

That said, the Illuminator and Mega Illuminator are being upgraded to 8.5Ah batteries, new plastics and new packaging. There's still a market and an application for these types of lights.

CajunJosh said:
You've got quite the line up now.

3152 Illuminator
N30
L35
L50 Locator
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There's also the 3515 Mega Illuminator 🙂
 
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I can personally say that I have been VERY satisfied with the customer service and support for BatteryJunction dealing with the L35 and other purchases. I would recommend and will and have purchased from them on a ongoing basis.
 
hey all, im new to HID's, i generally stick to the LED forums. ive been wanting a light that can put out a few thousand lumens and it seems, for the time being, LED arent going to get there anytime soon without a crazy custom or mod. ive tried to read all the posts in this 14 page monster of a thread, and the posts seem to do more with the battery/charger than performance or quality. i was wondering if anyone knew if the bugs have gotten worked out of the charging and battery issues, or if anyone wanted to comment on the performance/quality.
 
I can't comment directly since I don't own the L35 but basically it's beam quality is on par with the N30 or perhaps a bit better due the the improved reflector.

I haven't heard many complaints about the battery or charging system "quality" as I'm sure it's close to or better than any light in that price range. My only initial gripe was that the battery took too long to charge but not due to any quality concern. I have a lot of experience with li-po batteries flying RC aircraft and we typically charge these batteries at a much higher rate. Although the charging rate selected for the L35 is a bit slow, the bonus is that is should last a great number of cycles 500+ perhaps.

The N30 and L35 are often regarded as the best performing lights for your dollar.
 
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