Review: Convoy L6 (XHP-70, 2x26650)

LEDBE
Great light.

I also wondered about the 32650s vs 26650s, I've got two Mag Mods that run on 32650s, ~3 years and still fully charged on the first one. Yeah and Feilongs are the only ones I've come across. I did have a Mac's triple triple with high output, the MKNE 26650s IMRs didn't do justice to the light, the Feilong 32650s were NOTICEABLY brighter.
 
Has anyone found a USA domestic source for the proper length Keeppower 5200 batteries for this light?
 
My Nitecore TM16 has gotten me hooked on big throwers. But budget speaks and I'm torn between the L6 and the Thorfire S70. If anyone has or has had both I'd appreciate any input.
 
beggindogs said:
My Nitecore TM16 has gotten me hooked on big throwers. But budget speaks and I'm torn between the L6 and the Thorfire S70. If anyone has or has had both I'd appreciate any input.
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The L6 is not a throw monster with it's quad die emitter and orange peel reflector. Don't know about the other one...
 
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Anyone know if the keepower protected 26650 5200 mah (71.1mm length) will be good for this light? Thanks.
 
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firsttothescene said:
Anyone know if the keepower protected 26650 5200 mah (71.1mm length) will be good for this light? Thanks.
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Simon at Convoy says to use the 2015 version of the Keeppower 26650 batteries that are 69.5mm in length. I would order the shorter ones as the longer ones (71.1mm) might not fit , or they might get damaged by the spring.

You can order the recommended batteries from China but it's taking them forever to get sent to me.
Ordered from Banggood
Order date: September 15 (two weeks ago)
Date shipped: September 20
NL Post Tracking status: "The item is pre-advised". This was the first update and it hasn't changed so it seems my package is sitting around somewhere in China.

Notice: 69.5mm Keeppower batteries found at USA online store: I contacted Illumination Supply (Illumn.com) today who is the authorized North American dealer for Keeppower. They're in the USA. They have ordered and are expecting a shipment of the 69.5mm protected Keeppower 26650 (2015) batteries. I'm going to order my spare/backup set from Illumn.com. I'm hoping they'll be available for sale soon. 🙂
 
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Wendee said:
Simon at Convoy says to use the 2015 version of the Keeppower 26650 batteries that are 69.5mm in length. I would order the shorter ones as the longer ones (71.1mm) might not fit , or they might get damaged by the spring.

You can order the recommended batteries from China but it's taking them forever to get sent to me.
Ordered from Banggood
Order date: September 15
Date shipped: September 20
NL Post Tracking status: "The item is pre-advised". This was the first update and it hasn't changed so it seems my package is sitting around somewhere (for 8 days).

Notice: 69.5mm Keeppower batteries found at USA online store: I contacted Illumination Supply (Illumn.com) today who is the authorized North American dealer for Keeppower. They're in the USA. They have ordered and are expecting a shipment of the 69.5mm protected Keeppower 26650 (2015) batteries. I'm going to order my spare/backup set from Illumn.com. They should be available for sale soon. 🙂
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OK thanks for the info, I will check with illumn.
 
Anyone know if a nitecore um20 will charge 26650's. Apparently nitecorestore lists it as compatible but other sites don't list that size. Thanks.
 
Thanks for the review. The tailstand picture is very cool 🙂
I read there are many people using liitokala with connector or magnet.
Which one is better for flat top batteries? connector or magnet?
 
boyka said:
Thanks for the review. The tailstand picture is very cool 🙂
I read there are many people using liitokala with connector or magnet.
Which one is better for flat top batteries? connector or magnet?
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You mean they're using unprotected 26650 batteries in series and adding magnets to the mix? They're pretty brave. Wow. 😱oo:
 
boyka said:
Thanks for the review. The tailstand picture is very cool 🙂
I read there are many people using liitokala with connector or magnet.
Which one is better for flat top batteries? connector or magnet?
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If you have a soldering iron a bit of solder will be best
 
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