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[Superorb]

L2P - stock with low voltage 3-mode and lanyard ring with 18650

What drop-in is this?

 

[kosPap]

black_rose and winx thanks!

winx...eyeballing it, i think that if I remove the origianl L2P switch the KD forward clickie can be soldered right in, can't it?

 

[Winx]

black_rose and winx thanks!

winx...eyeballing it, i think that if I remove the origianl L2P switch the KD forward clickie can be soldered right in, can't it?

You're welcome. Yes. You'll need second washer though. Well, you know the these things .

 

[shark_za]

What drop-in is this?

The Solarforce one, 0.8-4.2v 3-mode, yellowy/gold coloured label.

 

[Superorb]

The Solarforce one, 0.8-4.2v 3-mode, yellowy/gold coloured label.

Ahh, I've got that same drop-in. It's not bad, but I wish the medium and low were both lower. It's a great value for the dollar though.

 

[old4570]

DX sells a variable [ ramping ] drop in that is very nice ..
!8650 to 2xCR123A [ 8.4v ] and works a treat .. In moon mode it will run for a very long time .

 

[Superorb]

DX sells a variable [ ramping ] drop in that is very nice ..
!8650 to 2xCR123A [ 8.4v ] and works a treat .. In moon mode it will run for a very long time .

Unfortunately, the DX one doesn't allow you to save the user-selected modes.

 

[radu1976]

I was looking for a slim SOLARFORCE L2 with 17670 tube - not the latest 18650 one - , with flat bezel and with raised clickie but it seems that those are gone from ebay...

 

[old4570]

Unfortunately, the DX one doesn't allow you to save the user-selected modes.

What ever light level is chosen , is remembered .

 

[old4570]

I resisted for a long time , unfortunately I got another lantern + head , so I had to buy a body , since I had spare tailcaps , and drop ins ,

Hello no 13 ......... :shakehead



Pictured is L2 no 13 + Lantern no 2

 

[Superorb]

What ever light level is chosen , is remembered .

Yes, but there's only 1 level; I'm looking for a 3-level where I can choose levels quickly without ramping every time.

 

[old4570]

Yes, but there's only 1 level; I'm looking for a 3-level where I can choose levels quickly without ramping every time.

Well , you wanted lower output , otherwise you get what you get , there is no guarantee as to actual current draw etc , unless you buy a pre tested drop in .

Ive found current draw to be all over the place with most drop ins , so it's a bit of pot luck , unless you can find a seller who will pre test for you .
Personally Ive found the 3 mode Lo voltage Solarforce drop in to be rather well set out with the modes / 1.2A / 0.45A / 0.09A

0.13 / 0.6 / 1.4A [ 2nd one ]

 

[don.gwapo]

Two L2M's. SS SE on left and gun metal at right. They're always riding with me where ever I go. :naughty:.

 

[yatsunil]

Just got my L2m (Gunmetal) with Stainless flat bezel and clip.

 

[g0ldfing3r]

Just got my L2m (Gunmetal) with Stainless flat bezel and clip.

Nice! Where did you get this?

 

[kosPap]

......
Personally Ive found the 3 mode Lo voltage Solarforce drop in to be rather well set out with the modes / 1.2A / 0.45A / 0.09A

0.13 / 0.6 / 1.4A [ 2nd one ]

that is with Lithium rechargables or Alkalines Nimh? seems low for the latter

 

[old4570]

that is with Lithium rechargables or Alkalines Nimh? seems low for the latter

18650

 

[Superorb]

Well , you wanted lower output , otherwise you get what you get , there is no guarantee as to actual current draw etc , unless you buy a pre tested drop in .

Ive found current draw to be all over the place with most drop ins , so it's a bit of pot luck , unless you can find a seller who will pre test for you .
Personally Ive found the 3 mode Lo voltage Solarforce drop in to be rather well set out with the modes / 1.2A / 0.45A / 0.09A

0.13 / 0.6 / 1.4A [ 2nd one ]

I tested my 0.9-4.2v SF dropin yesterday and got similar same draw as your 1st one with a fresh off the charger 18650. 1.21A, 0.48, 0.10

 

[yatsunil]

Nice! Where did you get this?

Got the flashlight, bezel and belt clip from three different dealers on ebay for very reasonable prices and shipping times.:twothumbs

 

[Superorb]

Did another Forward Clicky swap in another L2. This one went well. Notice the gobs of solder, that is what I added. I don't have a small iron, only the standard one so it's very difficult to only add a small amount of solder. I really need a smaller iron to do more intricate work. I used the KD forward Clicky.