DHart
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Good to know, BLind, Surefire clickies are my favorite tailcaps for sure!
new mini SOLARFORCE L2 ...
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Burntrubber87
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Hey guys, i'm thinking about buying one of the L2M's, on the checkout in the solarforce store it says my total is $43.00 for everything I want, does that include shipping to the states? they are kinda' vague about it. also, if I don't have a paypal account but I do have a credit card how much is it going to cost to make an account and buy from solarforce store? Also if I don't make any other buys from paypal is there service fee's? I know this isn't really the place to be asking this but I figured someone would know and the CPF crowd is pretty helpful. also..I want to order a pocket clip, and put an O-ring above the clip and below the tailcap..what size GITD ring should I be getting? I was just going to measure my 6P but i'm not sure if they are the same diameter. thanks in advance.😕
Black Rose
Flashlight Enthusiast
Solarforce store offers free shipping anywhere in the world.
You only get hit with PayPal fees if you receive money in your PayPal account.
You only get hit with PayPal fees if you receive money in your PayPal account.
Burntrubber87
Newly Enlightened
Cool, thanks!
Not sure if they're the same, but for a 6P you need a 5/8-inch O-ring if you want to install a clip below the tailcap. I recommend going with a thicker 5/8-inch O-ring. The type used for plumbing fixtures. I have my 6P w/ Malkoff M60 drop-in set up with the new style Novatac clip and proper O-ring. Works well.
old4570
Flashlight Enthusiast
My Solarforce L2 Mini MC-E .
I got a body from KD , and it must be one of the new ones , not battery problems . Geez I just love it ..
Im going to order another one ASAP ! [ R2-5mode ]
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Great photo, Old4570.
Might you know if L2m has any issue running primary CR123 cell? I mean not being very bright, i.e. not optimized for primaries. Guess l've been reading too much on L2m and L2, and am getting confused. There apparently are three different modules from Solarvorce with different voltage ranges. I would like to run primaries on the L2m and get the L2 body tube as well. So, I need the right module to allow me to do this.
Might you know if L2m has any issue running primary CR123 cell? I mean not being very bright, i.e. not optimized for primaries. Guess l've been reading too much on L2m and L2, and am getting confused. There apparently are three different modules from Solarvorce with different voltage ranges. I would like to run primaries on the L2m and get the L2 body tube as well. So, I need the right module to allow me to do this.
old4570
Flashlight Enthusiast
If you order the short or Mini you get either the single mode pill or you get the 3.7 to 4.2v 5mode pill
Input voltage (LED module): 3.7v-4.2v Looks like the single mode and 5mode are going to be 3.7 to 4.2 volt input , from the solarforcestore ...[ Mini ]
If you buy the larger 18650 / 2 x CR123A size ... 3V-8.4V for 5 mode and 3V-12.6V for the single mode .
So if you wanted , you could get the mini extension and run 3xCR123A or the 18650 extension and run 4xPrimaryCR123A on the single mode 3-12.6v pill .... I guess ...
Im getting the 18650 extension so I can run 2 x 18650 on my 3-8.4v
I got a 3.7-4.2v 18650 5 mode + Memory ?? Have not seen them since .
My recent one was a 3-8.4v 18650/2xCR123A ..5 mode
And I got the mini body separate .
Im going to order a Mini R2 5 mode in grey/silver ,,,
Let me check if they run primaries x 1 , mine sit on 3v exactly so ??
Nope - they dont like 1 x Primary CR123A 3v - Id say the only way to go is RCR123A 3.7v , it would be cheaper in the long run to buy a pair of protected RCR123A 's and a charger in anyway .. Here in OZ , 6 Primaries and there is the cost of 2 protected cells and a charger .
You can do a charger + 2 Protected batts from DX for $10USD , thats like 3 Primaries over here . I tested both pills 3.7-4.2v and 3-8.4v
In anyway , hope this info helped .
Matt
Input voltage (LED module): 3.7v-4.2v Looks like the single mode and 5mode are going to be 3.7 to 4.2 volt input , from the solarforcestore ...[ Mini ]
If you buy the larger 18650 / 2 x CR123A size ... 3V-8.4V for 5 mode and 3V-12.6V for the single mode .
So if you wanted , you could get the mini extension and run 3xCR123A or the 18650 extension and run 4xPrimaryCR123A on the single mode 3-12.6v pill .... I guess ...
Im getting the 18650 extension so I can run 2 x 18650 on my 3-8.4v
I got a 3.7-4.2v 18650 5 mode + Memory ?? Have not seen them since .
My recent one was a 3-8.4v 18650/2xCR123A ..5 mode
And I got the mini body separate .
Im going to order a Mini R2 5 mode in grey/silver ,,,
Let me check if they run primaries x 1 , mine sit on 3v exactly so ??
Nope - they dont like 1 x Primary CR123A 3v - Id say the only way to go is RCR123A 3.7v , it would be cheaper in the long run to buy a pair of protected RCR123A 's and a charger in anyway .. Here in OZ , 6 Primaries and there is the cost of 2 protected cells and a charger .
You can do a charger + 2 Protected batts from DX for $10USD , thats like 3 Primaries over here . I tested both pills 3.7-4.2v and 3-8.4v
In anyway , hope this info helped .
Matt
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jp2515
Flashlight Enthusiast
Good question. Just about everyone in this thread who has purchased or built one of these L2M/3P have used RCR123s. Just wondering if the Solarforce module (or any others) can be run with a single CR123.
Not saying the RCR123 are bad but they do require a little diligence to use/maintain. Also I tend to use my lights infrequently so its kinda iffy if I want to get RCR123s at this time.
jake25
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jp and olds
the L2ms lowest acceptable voltage is 3.7V this means that a 3.0V primary is either going to be dim or give no output at all.
the L2ms lowest acceptable voltage is 3.7V this means that a 3.0V primary is either going to be dim or give no output at all.
jp2515
Flashlight Enthusiast
jake25,
Thanks for the info, guess the Solarforce module only takes RCR123s. Do you know of any other drop in modules that can work with a single CR123?
jake25
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I don't know any, in fact. Not Dereelight, Not BOG, Not Malkoff
jp2515
Flashlight Enthusiast
I appreciate your assistance. Guess its time to head on over to the battery section to read bout the RCR123s.
I guess I'm kinda afraid of the rechargeable going
due to overcharging or if the voltage isn't right.jake25
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I think RCRs are pretty safe
I have some Solarforce RCRs that i've been using. Pretty good quality.
I have some Solarforce RCRs that i've been using. Pretty good quality.
old4570
Flashlight Enthusiast
Just buy Protected cells , there protected from overcharging and over discharge , they can be had for $4.49USD for a pair of 3.7v RCR123A Protected .
Chargers start : $5.54 USD ...
If your driver has a safety cut off , it will cut in around 3v , my MC-E driver has a cut off @ 3.01volts and drops current draw , so you know its time to change batteries , if its an emergency , well , it will keep running but at a very much reduced output .
Just in case anyone is interested in a good driver - ProductId=1845 @ KD Im going to try this one with a R2 and see what happens . 😀
PS/ Im already using this driver with a Cree P4 and its feeding the P4 700 to 800mA , and the MC-E
Chargers start : $5.54 USD ...
If your driver has a safety cut off , it will cut in around 3v , my MC-E driver has a cut off @ 3.01volts and drops current draw , so you know its time to change batteries , if its an emergency , well , it will keep running but at a very much reduced output .
Just in case anyone is interested in a good driver - ProductId=1845 @ KD Im going to try this one with a R2 and see what happens . 😀
PS/ Im already using this driver with a Cree P4 and its feeding the P4 700 to 800mA , and the MC-E
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Black Rose
Flashlight Enthusiast
Yes that's OK.
The service they use is set up for stores that usually charge shipping, so they set all their shipping rates to $0.00.
When I bought my L2 R2M 18650, I didn't even click the shipping options.
The service they use is set up for stores that usually charge shipping, so they set all their shipping rates to $0.00.
When I bought my L2 R2M 18650, I didn't even click the shipping options.
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I thought the Malkoff M30 would run off of one primary, but at a lower output than off an RCR. I thought they were rated for 1.5 - 4 v, or something like that. I think his site gives outputs for both RCR and primary cells in the product description.
But, I may be mistaken. I've read so many drop-in descriptions lately, I can't keep them straight in my head.... 😕
m16a
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I can tell you that the Malkoff M30 runs on primaries. It isn't as bright, and you get shorter runtime, but it will power up on primaries.
