victor01
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Liteflux LF2XT Discussion continued
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Liteflux LF2XT Discussion Thread (Part 5)
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sqchram
Newly Enlightened
Its just the right length for my fist to click the end, were it any shorter it would be cumbersome, and the light would be obstructed.
Good length for my pocket with the clip so it doesn't wriggle its way out.
(ya I just wanted to post at the top of part 5)
Good length for my pocket with the clip so it doesn't wriggle its way out.
(ya I just wanted to post at the top of part 5)
hoongern
Enlightened
This morning I discovered that my LF2XT's lens was loose, and realized that my pill had come loose. But, I noticed that there wasn't any o-ring in the head. Did mine drop out, or is there actually no o-ring here?
I removed the pill and tried putting one of my replacement o-rings there, but one seems too small, and the other seems to big.
Can someone else confirm whether their head has an o-ring or not (In between the lens and the body)? I remember seeing some pictures of the LF2XT disassembled but I can't seem to find it....
Additionally, when I screw the pill back in, it just seems to come loose again..
I removed the pill and tried putting one of my replacement o-rings there, but one seems too small, and the other seems to big.
Can someone else confirm whether their head has an o-ring or not (In between the lens and the body)? I remember seeing some pictures of the LF2XT disassembled but I can't seem to find it....
Additionally, when I screw the pill back in, it just seems to come loose again..
HighLumens
Enlightened
I have never disassembled mine but I'm quite sure there is an o-ring between the lens and the body. In fact there are 4 replacement o-rings: 1 small for the clicky switch, 2 medium sized to be used between head/body and body/tailcap and 1 big that can only be used between lens/head....
Can someone else confirm whether their head has an o-ring or not (In between the lens and the body)?...
Additionally, when I screw the pill back in, it just seems to come loose again..
I found my pill loose too and tightened it. It is a bit loose again but as long as the LF doesn' t flicker it's ok.
Flying Turtle
Flashaholic
I don't think mine has an 0-ring between lens and body either. Noticed this way back when I first got the light. Even asked here, but I don't recall any responses. Tried gently to push out lens, but stopped when it didn't budge. Better to leave well enough alone. I think someone goofed in the assembly line. I wonder if recently received units also are like this, or if it's just the older ones?
Geoff
Geoff
Kuku put a video on youtube covering bezel o-ring replacment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJRcP6ajJaE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJRcP6ajJaE
Flying Turtle
Flashaholic
Thanks for the link, Flyflash. After looking at the video I suppose it's likely mine does have an o-ring, just a very thin one. I can't really feel it if I poke around with a pin from the outside. I'm hesitant to force out the lens since it appears to have slight chipping started right at the edge. Hate to make it worse, just to satisfy curiousity. EliteLED sent me a spare o-ring or two for spacers, but they weren't needed.
I'm glad I checked out that video, because there's another there that shows exactly the "pre-flash" I see in mine that concerned me initially.
Geoff
I recently received my natural LF2XT R2 that I ordered from Khoo. This is my first "good" flashlight and I'm blown away. I absolutely love it so far and I can't keep from playing with it. At first I had a bit of trouble figuring out the FUI but I've spent the last few days reading all five parts of this thread and I think I've got everything pretty figured out. I've got to say that I'm impressed with all of the info available on the forums. I'm really digging the CPF!
I have two questions. First of all, what exactly is the sapphire lens? Secondly, does anyone know of any clips that could be attached to your pocket allowing you to dangle the light in your pocket on a short lanyard rather than clipping the light directly to your pocket?
I have two questions. First of all, what exactly is the sapphire lens? Secondly, does anyone know of any clips that could be attached to your pocket allowing you to dangle the light in your pocket on a short lanyard rather than clipping the light directly to your pocket?
Surnia
Newly Enlightened
I thought the LF2XTs came with clips?
A sapphire lens is exactly that, a lens made of synthetic sapphire instead of the glass used in the normal litefluxes.
A sapphire lens is exactly that, a lens made of synthetic sapphire instead of the glass used in the normal litefluxes.
Flying Turtle
Flashaholic
You could do what I have done if you want to leave the pocket clip attached and still have a lanyard. Just put a small split ring on the pocket clip. Attach your lanyard to that ring. Works fine and allows you to slide the lanyard out of the way for those times when "mouth holding" the light is required.
Geoff
Edit: Here's a pic of my setup
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Yes, the light came with a clip but not like what I'm going for. Geoff, I saw your recommendation in an earlier post and I really like that. If I can't find what I'm looking for, that's exactly what I'll end up doing. If I can find something though I'd love to have some kind of clip that I can attach to my pocket that is corded to the light, attached to the keyring-type attachment (can't remember off the top of my head what the correct name is). In other words, I don't want the light itself secured directly to my pocket, but I'd like to use a clip. I figure if it's dangling into my pocket without sitting at the bottom of it and turning sideways, it will be easily accessible at all times without much worry of screwing up the provided clip or somehow losing my light.
sqchram
Newly Enlightened
There are exactly the types of clips you are looking for, though usually overpriced. Have a look at these blanks.
http://www.usaknifemaker.com/store/titanium-pocket-clip-035-style-4-p-1157.html
Someone will have links to the post-formed pocket clips. Then you just attach the light to it with a split ring.
http://www.usaknifemaker.com/store/titanium-pocket-clip-035-style-4-p-1157.html
Someone will have links to the post-formed pocket clips. Then you just attach the light to it with a split ring.
Sounds like you want a P-7 suspension clip, here's one place to get it: http://www.tecaccessories.com/products/product.php?II=27
Lite_me
Flashlight Enthusiast
axd
Newly Enlightened
I wonder if anyone has some pictures of these LF2XT electronics/CPU/EPROM things...
This question came when I saw the pics in this post, so I was wondering how they look like and what are the parts (guess I'll have to look at them anyway when I start lubing around). I think such pics can be great wallpapers if taken with sufficient resolution - especially for the geeks around here...
I'm no specialist at all (but just getting bitten more and more by this flasho madness :tinfoil, but it is fascinating to see how much power these flashlights pack nowadays (I'm even tempted to consider comparing them to the Lunar Module :laughing: )
Which brings me to another point: all these lights are very nice to have, but they most probably won't withstand time. I don't think any of my electronic flashlights will last for more than a few years
And the wallpaper issue brings yet another point - does anyone make wallpapers from their flashlight pics (or components)? I'd say that's not such a crazy idea for flashaholics! But I think the level of detail is important.
This question came when I saw the pics in this post, so I was wondering how they look like and what are the parts (guess I'll have to look at them anyway when I start lubing around). I think such pics can be great wallpapers if taken with sufficient resolution - especially for the geeks around here...
I'm no specialist at all (but just getting bitten more and more by this flasho madness :tinfoil
, but it is fascinating to see how much power these flashlights pack nowadays (I'm even tempted to consider comparing them to the Lunar Module :laughing: )Which brings me to another point: all these lights are very nice to have, but they most probably won't withstand time. I don't think any of my electronic flashlights will last for more than a few years
And the wallpaper issue brings yet another point - does anyone make wallpapers from their flashlight pics (or components)? I'd say that's not such a crazy idea for flashaholics! But I think the level of detail is important.
If the circuit is designed correctly there's no reason to think they won't last for decades.Which brings me to another point: all these lights are very nice to have, but they most probably won't withstand time. I don't think any of my electronic flashlights will last for more than a few years
Poor circuit design and manufacturing can kill any piece of gear, well designed stuff lasts longer than it needs to. I've had guitar amps that were decades old, we run a 15 yr old server at work, I could literally name thousands of items that have lasted me or I've seen last, a very long time.
I'm of the mind that this kind of output from a AAA battery will never seem insufficient. However, in 5 years our current lights probably will seem dated and dim. :mecry:
Even if the electronics don't last they'll probably just end up in a drawer like some old incan Mag.
FroggyTaco
Flashlight Enthusiast
Those clips are kinda big for a LF2XT unless they offer smaller ones. I bought that exact clip you linked & this is it formed on a MD2 host which is much larger than a LF2XT.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=3283525&postcount=16
