Quark 18650 Tube Assembly photos

[run4jc]

I searched to see if anyone had done this yet – didn't find such a post. I know that the good folks at 4Sevens posted some written instructions… and I know that the Flashaholics on this forum don't really need help…but maybe this will be a help to someone.

As a proud owner of the new Quark 123.2 Turbo AND the new 18650 battery tube, I am illustrating, with photos, the steps involved in using the 18650 body on the Turbo. These instructions would apply to any of the other appropriate Quark "Lego" combinations as well.

This is the 123.2 Turbo without any of the accessories:

The 18650 tube:

First, remove the threaded end from the tube as shown – the end opposite the 'printed circuit' board

Disassemble the 123.2

The needed parts of the 123.2Turbo and the 18650 tube – head, cap from tube, 18650 battery, 18650 tube and tail clicky switch – won't be using the 123.2 tube – just shown for reference

Put battery in as shown – positive end protruding – negative end inserted into the tube.

Attach the threaded cap – spring will align with and tighten down on positive battery contact

Attach the Turbo head to the other threaded end of the cap – the spring will press against the head.

Attach the clicky switch to the other end and viola! Your assembled Quark 18650 Turbo.

Compared to the 123.2T Neutral

Compared to the Surefire LX2

This is a great flashlight – so versatile. And no, I don't work for 4Sevens

:twothumbs

 

[Zeruel]

Beamshots of these 2 please!

 

[^Gurthang]

Iwannit Iwannit Iwannit!!!!!!! PLEASE 4'7s come out w/ a Quark 18.....

 

[run4jc]

Beamshots of these 2 please!

If you haven't already, see HERE

 

[Yucca Patrol]

If 4-7's sold the 18650 with turbo head as a stand-alone light instead of requiring one to buy a lego set, I'd be all over it. . . . .

Maybe sometime in the future such a beast will be available for purchase.

 

[pobox1475]

^ Warm tint and a even larger head for a true thrower to go head to head with the best and count me in too.

 

[NonSenCe]

thank you for this. i was curious about it.

now i only wish i would see a picture where 2cr123 quark with stock slim head, would stand next to slim head quark with 18650body. how much is the length difference actually/visually.

maybe you could take a picture of 18650 set up against a paper or cardboard etc.. and scribe a line where the 18650 height is.. and then place the 2cr on top of the scribe lines..? then i could see it visually how much taller it is.

just to ensure am i good with lmini2 as my 18650 slimlined "go-to" light.. or if the quark 18650 might be even more compact. only reason for me to not buy the 18650 body yet is that i havent seen comparison pictures yet..

better yet if you happen to have the lmini2 for comparison shot against quark 18650 with stock head.

 

[run4jc]

thank you for this. i was curious about it.

now i only wish i would see a picture where 2cr123 quark with stock slim head, would stand next to slim head quark with 18650body. how much is the length difference actually/visually.

maybe you could take a picture of 18650 set up against a paper or cardboard etc.. and scribe a line where the 18650 height is.. and then place the 2cr on top of the scribe lines..? then i could see it visually how much taller it is.

just to ensure am i good with lmini2 as my 18650 slimlined "go-to" light.. or if the quark 18650 might be even more compact. only reason for me to not buy the 18650 body yet is that i havent seen comparison pictures yet..

better yet if you happen to have the lmini2 for comparison shot against quark 18650 with stock head.

Does this help? It's not really accurate because the 123.2 is behind the turbo, but I'll try and do one against a ruler and post it tomorrow

 

[Frank_Zuccarini]

Nice job, run4jc. Thanks for doing this for the rest of us.

Frank

 

[run4jc]

now i only wish i would see a picture where 2cr123 quark with stock slim head, would stand next to slim head quark with 18650body. how much is the length difference actually/visually.

Ask and ye shall receive

Not the best quality, but I avoided using a flash to cut down on glare. The grid paper is marked with lines - each line is an inch marker. Inches are marked on the left - even 'superimposed' on one of the photos. Not shown in all photos, but the line up of lights is:

Quarks - 18650 tube with turbo head, 123.2, 123T, Surefires: E1B, 6P, E2DL, LX2, C2, Jetbeam M1X

Hope this helps - comments welcome!

lovecpf

 

[rokspydr]

can you buy the turbo head separatly?

 

[slowhand23]

thank you for this. i was curious about it.

now i only wish i would see a picture where 2cr123 quark with stock slim head, would stand next to slim head quark with 18650body. how much is the length difference actually/visually.

maybe you could take a picture of 18650 set up against a paper or cardboard etc.. and scribe a line where the 18650 height is.. and then place the 2cr on top of the scribe lines..? then i could see it visually how much taller it is.

just to ensure am i good with lmini2 as my 18650 slimlined "go-to" light.. or if the quark 18650 might be even more compact. only reason for me to not buy the 18650 body yet is that i havent seen comparison pictures yet..

better yet if you happen to have the lmini2 for comparison shot against quark 18650 with stock head.

 

[Quension]

can you buy the turbo head separatly?

Yes.

 

[^Gurthang]

I've had my eye on the Quark for some time but resisted buying one because I've standardized on 18650s only. I can't see the value in buying a 123 based light & then having to pay for an 18650 tube.... wish that 4-7s would produce a 18650 based Quark.

 

[dealgrabber2002]

Sorry to bring this back from the dead, Is there an oring on the 18650 body where the positive battery is?

 

[Lou Minescence]

Sorry to bring this back from the dead, Is there an oring on the 18650 body where the positive battery is?