Novatac...Anybody know the exact...

[yaesumofo]

Dimentions of the front glass(polycarb) "Lens"? (We all know it is not a lens but a protective transparent hunk of glass or plastic..Right?)

I do not like polycarb on my flashlights. It scratches easily I want to replace it with a UCL but don't see it on the list. And I don't know it's size.
I am wondering if anybody else feels this way and wants to switch out the part.
Yaesumofo

 

[Oddjob]

I will probably switch the polycarbonate lens to a glass lens if possible. I have read that some people have exchanged their HDS TI bezels with the Novatac's bezel so the Novatac lens is probably very similar if not the same diametre.

 

[yaesumofo]

I wonder why people are switching the bezel. I like the bezel. I understand it is stainless steel which is a great material for a bezel.
The Ti bezels were aftermarket I seem to remember buying them from McGizmo not HDS.
Yaesumofo

I will probably switch the polycarbonate lens to a glass lens if possible. I have read that some people have exchanged their HDS TI bezels with the Novatac's bezel so the Novatac lens is probably very similar if not the same diametre.

 

[Oddjob]

I don't get it either. From the picture I saw, it seems the colour difference between the two may be a reason to try it. :shrug: Or maybe its just the LEGO mentality as I have also read where people have exchanged tailcaps.

I wonder why people are switching the bezel. I like the bezel. I understand it is stainless steel which is a great material for a bezel.
The Ti bezels were aftermarket I seem to remember buying them from McGizmo not HDS.
Yaesumofo

 

[yaesumofo]

IMHO the NOVATAC is a fine little light vjust like it is out of the box. It doesn't require titanium bezel or a different tail pak (unless it if so you can use another battery). Man people tinker and trade things out just because they can. I suppose that is as valid a resion as an.
I do want to switch out the "lens". But I will likley leave it at that.
Yaesumofo

I don't get it either. From the picture I saw, it seems the colour difference between the two may be a reason to try it. :shrug: Or maybe its just the LEGO mentality as I have also read where people have exchanged tailcaps.

 

[kelmo]

I emailed Novatac and they said my HDS lens kit spares will fit the Novatac if that helps.

My 85P rocks!

 

[yaesumofo]

Great thanks.
Yaesumofo

I emailed Novatac and they said my HDS lens kit spares will fit the Novatac if that helps.

My 85P rocks!

 

[Daylo]

Do you guys know where the HDS Lens kits can be purchased from or if they are still available?

Thanks

 

[Nake]

I got the lens listed for the HDS at Flashlightlens and it's a good fit.

 

[Imworking]

Since my 85P is now my primary carry light, I swapped the polycarbonate lens with my HDC B42. I now have a nice piece of glass with a GITD o-ring on my 85P. Makes it easy to find on my headboard at night and I don't have to worry about scratches on my lens.

 

[BBL]

Can someone tell me how thick the stock lens on the novatac is?

 

[Nake]

Can someone tell me how thick the stock lens on the novatac is?

I mic it at .083".

 

[Ziva2006]

Since my 85P is now my primary carry light, I swapped the polycarbonate lens with my HDC B42. I now have a nice piece of glass with a GITD o-ring on my 85P. Makes it easy to find on my headboard at night and I don't have to worry about scratches on my lens.

I'm thinking of putting a GITD o-ring in mine also. Its a little less expensive than trits, but what size o-ring is found to replace the stock one under the bezel? Also, what size o-rings are found around the battery case?

 

[Beastmaster]

I'm thinking of putting a GITD o-ring in mine also. Its a little less expensive than trits, but what size o-ring is found to replace the stock one under the bezel? Also, what size o-rings are found around the battery case?

O-Rings:
1.5mm x 21.5mm Buna N, 70 durometer.

I've pinched my enough that mine is now stretched. So I'm wondering if a higher durometer o-ring (harder) would be better.

-Steve

 

[Ziva2006]

O-Rings:
1.5mm x 21.5mm Buna N, 70 durometer.

I've pinched my enough that mine is now stretched. So I'm wondering if a higher durometer o-ring (harder) would be better.

-Steve

Thanks Beastmaster.

Anyone know what size around the outside of the unit?

 

[bitslammer]

I just decided to order this:
http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3024

 

[Beastmaster]

Thanks Beastmaster.

Anyone know what size around the outside of the unit?

I need to measure the one I got from Ace Hardware. It's a Viton metric one that I'm using.

-Steve

 

[xevious]

I just decided to order this:
http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3024

I installed it. Looks great. Not a huge difference from the previous lens... subtle. But when you look at the lens with the light off, you can see the obvious clarity. For $5.49, you can't go wrong.

 

[bspofford]

Flashlightlens.com has UCL glass in 22.61mm size. Will this fit properly?

 

[bspofford]

Flashlightlens.com has an application guide:

22.61mm
Arc4, LongBow (o-ring included), HDS / Novatac EDC, Aleph 2 heads


I don't know if the 22.61 double-sided glass on clearance for $1.75 is too thin for the Novatac, but the price is right.

The inexpensive 24mm GITD o-rings from DX should fit. Having an o-ring slightly larger than the glass often makes it more stable and less likely to wiggle out.