McLux Questions

[CroMAGnet]

Hi there. I'm really very impressed with Don's lights. And still patiently awaiting my Aleph2 NG1000. However I got my mits on a wonderful McLux. Really nice flood type light. I was wondering two things.

1. Can I throw a Li-ion 123 in there without damaging this beauty?
2. Is there any other O-ring options for the lens area? Mine is very fat and encroaches on the outer edge of the spill which create a ring.

Thanks for reading /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[knifebright]

the li-ion depends on the VF and the driver type. You love that nexgen1000 set up dont ya?
jimmy

 

[CroMAGnet]

Hey there Jimmy!! Still waitin' on the Canadian post to get through with my very first McGizmo. But while I was waiting a little birdy brought me this McLux. It's totally flood and not super bright but very usable. I was just about to start searching for more info.

 

[knifebright]

Ya the original mclux's used the mcflood reflector. I myself love flood but its' not for all. Check your PM
jimmy

 

[GJW]

The original McLux used an optic but the McFlood was available very shortly thereafter.

 

[knifebright]

Oops
thanks for the correction.
jimmy

 

[Kiessling]

The original TK McLux used the McFlood reflector, a BB400 and a Q-bin LuxI ... which means NO Li-Ion !!!!
bernhard

P.S.: BUT you can throw in a IMS so17xa should you prefer another beam pattern, or the Fraen LP or NX01 or NX05 ...

 

[CroMAGnet]

Thanx Bernhard! KnifeBright did a great job fixing that McLux for me /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I appreciate the details in your post. It's a great light. Mine is TK2003 #144

 

[Darell]

Guys... guys. My head is spinning.

The McLux TK's (custom builds need not apply!) were all BB400's with Lux1 Q-bin emitters... and a McFlood. The NX01 (or did we have the 05 already?) was only an option, but did NOT ship with the units. It just dropped in. Today we have the option of adding the so17xa.

Hmmm. So basically, Bernie said it all, already... but I just wanted to confirm to stop the see-saw of information!