Solarforce L2 / L2P forward clicky.

[rrt0000]

I've done my research on this....
So far the cheapest way to get a forward clicky "drop in replacement" for the solarforce l2/l2p are the jetbeam ones.

Can anyone confirm which version fits the L2p? I've seen conflicting reports - some suggest Jet II clicky while some suggest the Jet III version.


Thanks for your help.

 

[notsobrite]

 

[psychbeat]

Id be interested in the as well.

sorry I dont have anything to add but that I WAY
prefer my McClicky on my C2 to the switch on my
L2P

though I like that the L2P tailstands without having to
add a delrin shroud thingy which looks a little fugly IMHO.

 

[Fusion_m8]

Look at the Solarforce S-series forward clickies. I'm using the S4 & S5 forward clickies and they have a nice tactile feel to them.

 

[houtex]

I was able to get a Electronic Guru McClicky in my L2P with a little modding. A little more $$ but worth it as far as feeling it to be more reliable.

 

[Lighthearted1]

Hi there. Glad to see this thread, it is timely for me.
I was looking on Lighthound at the L2P host, but the description does not say if the stock switch is forward or reverse. What does it have?

 

[Black Rose]

The stock switch on all the Solarforce L2* lights are reverse clickies.

 

[Lighthearted1]

Thanks Black Rose.

Psychbeat ....... I sent you a PM through marketplace yesterday. Please check.

 

[Nouiate]

Hi there. Glad to see this thread, it is timely for me.
I was looking on Lighthound at the L2P host, but the description does not say if the stock switch is forward or reverse. What does it have?

My L2p from Lighthound last month came with a stock reverse clicky. The dodgiest component in an otherwise bombproof light, but it does tailstand well.

 

[rrt0000]

I was able to get a Electronic Guru McClicky in my L2P with a little modding. A little more $$ but worth it as far as feeling it to be more reliable.

Can you detail what kind of modding is required?

Thanks in advance.

 

[psychbeat]

Thanks Black Rose.

Psychbeat ....... I sent you a PM through marketplace yesterday. Please check.

gotcha back with WAY too much info.

hehe

Maybe Ill stick a McClicky in my L2P one of these days..

its really just my beater light tho..

 

[ElectronGuru]

If someone has a stash of L2 tailcaps I could borrow/buy, I'd like to normalize compatibility if we can.

:thanks:

 

[gcbryan]

The cheapest and easiest way to put a forward clicky into any P60 host is to order the Romisen forward clicky switch from Shiningbeam for less than $2.00 each.

I'm using an Uniquefire L2 as a P60 host. I had also replaced the original tailcap covers with green GITD covers. All I had to do to go from reverse to forward clicky was to remove the aluminum retaining ring, take out the reverse clicky, take out the button cover and cut of the little "stub" on the inside and in one case there was a plastic insulator ring in the center of the aluminum ring so I popped that out and then just drop in the forward clicky.

So, it's just a direct replacement but as mentioned you may need to cut the length of the "stub" in the tailcap cover and (if you have one) pop out the plastic insulator in the center of the retaining ring and toss that.

These forward clickies seem to be well made.

 

[dirtech]

I have a jetIIIM clicky in mine. The fit is not perfect but works.

 

[LV426]

Here are 3 fwd-mods made with Romisen RC-N3 "tactical" switch.

Since this switch builds less height, it's necessary to either move it down or utilize a spacer (I moved it down). An other problem is the spring being some 6-7mm (~1/4'' inch) to short...


The standard L2:

Fitting made with o-rings, and the nipple is cut.

The 2 o-rings "on top" of the boot recesses the switch (crappy photo)

L2P:

First fitting with o-rings and cut nipple.

Second fitting made with self vulcanizing rubber tape, and no cutting of the boot

 

[LV426]

Look at the Solarforce S-series forward clickies. I'm using the S4 & S5 forward clickies and they have a nice tactile feel to them.

Just received the S5, and well... It's huge!
And the switch doesn't fit the L2P tail-cap...

 

[Fusion_m8]

Strange... it fits mine perfectly...???

Just received the S5, and well... It's huge!
And the switch doesn't fit the L2P tail-cap...

 

[LV426]

Ah, sorry! The S5 tail-cap fits the flashlight, it's the switch from the S5 that doesn't fit inside the L2P tail-cap (the board diameter is a fraction of a mm to large).

Anyhow, the S5 tail-cap is huge!

 

[pounder]

Ah, sorry! The S5 tail-cap fits the flashlight, it's the switch from the S5 that doesn't fit inside the L2P tail-cap (the board diameter is a fraction of a mm to large).

Anyhow, the S5 tail-cap is huge!

lol it sure is..that's why I have the s3 on my L2..tried the s5 from my masterpiece on my L2 and it was as big as the head lol..

 

[Fusion_m8]

Thats why I only use the S5 on a 2x18650 setup for my Masterpiece Pro-I.

I remember jake25 from SB Flashlights telling us that the L2P switch is an improved version of the L2, that's why its slightly bigger and can handle more current than the L2 switch.

Ah, sorry! The S5 tail-cap fits the flashlight, it's the switch from the S5 that doesn't fit inside the L2P tail-cap (the board diameter is a fraction of a mm to large).

Anyhow, the S5 tail-cap is huge!