need info for pila flashlight gl2
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regulator
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I have one with the Cree module. The module in mine is pure white and bright. It feels nice and well balanced in the hand and is very solid. It is too big and heavy for pocket carry and is meant to be carried in a holster - this thing is built like a bank vault. The beam is extremely nice with good spot and flood due to the slightly OP larger reflector for a small light.
The light is very high quality and nothing feels cheap on this light. The switch is a bit hard to push but prevents accidental activation. These lights were made to handle the larger 18650 cells easily. I only use the 18650 cell and it runs a long time with lots of output. The only slight drawback is that the supplied module is only regulated when using 2 CR123 cells. However, the output with the 18650 stays pretty flat for several hours due to the discharge curve of the cell itself. I think there are aftermarket dropins available that offer several options.
The light is very high quality and nothing feels cheap on this light. The switch is a bit hard to push but prevents accidental activation. These lights were made to handle the larger 18650 cells easily. I only use the 18650 cell and it runs a long time with lots of output. The only slight drawback is that the supplied module is only regulated when using 2 CR123 cells. However, the output with the 18650 stays pretty flat for several hours due to the discharge curve of the cell itself. I think there are aftermarket dropins available that offer several options.
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Sorry I cannot say for sure which dropins fit. There is a lot of information out there and it gets confusing on which fit perfectly or may need minor modification.
I would talk to one of the dealers for suggestions. A few come to mind - BOG, PTS, Lighthound, Batteryjunction to name a few in no particular order (I hope I did not leave any out). These are dealers on CPF and are all very reliable with good knowledge.
You will also need to know if you intend to use only 1 18650 battery or 2 CR123's for best results.
BTW - The Pila charger is a very well made charger and I think it is of higher quality than some of the generic ones out there. I believe it also has a little higher output capacity to charge the larger 18650 cells a bit faster.
I would talk to one of the dealers for suggestions. A few come to mind - BOG, PTS, Lighthound, Batteryjunction to name a few in no particular order (I hope I did not leave any out). These are dealers on CPF and are all very reliable with good knowledge.
You will also need to know if you intend to use only 1 18650 battery or 2 CR123's for best results.
BTW - The Pila charger is a very well made charger and I think it is of higher quality than some of the generic ones out there. I believe it also has a little higher output capacity to charge the larger 18650 cells a bit faster.
That would be apreciated, thanks regulator.
i read in one of cpf's thread that this pila flashlight use the same p60 surefire head, anybody can confirm this?
Thanks
greenLED
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Did you check the reviews section? Luigi even has comments on his blog.
greenLED
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It depends. If you're using the incan lamp the answer is "no" (but the discharge curve of li-ions is fairly flat). If you're using the LED drop-in, that's another story.
