P60 for a 2 X AA Host?

[BIG45-70]

Hey guys, I've been away for a while so I'm a little out of the loop. I have a Solarforce L2R 2 X AA host that has been sitting empty since I've bought it. I would like to get it going and add it to my collection of AA based flashlights. Just wondering what my best options are for a drop-in. I prefer run time over brightness at this point. Whats out there?

 

[cland72]

There's the Malkoff M31LL, or you could contact Nailbender or Vinhnguyen54 and ask them if they can make you a low voltage, low amp P60 drop in.

 

[archimedes]

M60LL is a surprisingly good option for this .... There have been several interesting threads discussing this particular choice, including -

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/231139

Might also note that sometimes it may take a bit of adjustment to fit Malkoff dropins into SolarForce hosts.

 

[archimedes]

Although most of the parts would be rather difficult to acquire, a really interesting build would be an M60LL in a VME bezel, with Balrog BE1 / BE2 / BE3 tubes, and maybe a McE2S tailswitch

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...0LL-On-2x-AA&p=2999793&viewfull=1#post2999793

 

[Tana]

You probably have M61 or M61L... see how you like it in 2xAA setup, low output with long taper and super long runtime (24 hours or something)...

 

[twin63]

you could contact Nailbender

I emailed Dave at Customlites (Nailbender) a couple of weeks ago to see if he was going to be offering a low voltage drop in anytime soon (the one listed on his website shows out of stock). Unfortunately, he said that he can't find a good aftermarket low voltage driver that he likes, so it is unlikely that we will see a low voltage drop in from him, at least for now.

Right now, I'm running an inexpensive, low voltage Solarforce CREE R5 XP-G single mode in my L2M w/extender and AA battery sleeve, but am seriously looking at the Malkoff M31L.

 

[twin63]

Resurrecting this thread in case the OP is still looking....

Customlites (Nailbender) is now showing a low voltage drop-in in stock. It's a Cree XP-G2 (.8-3v), single mode, with a choice of cool white, neutral, or warm emitters.