SST-50

[old4570]

Warning

Let me get this out of the way first , the lens is very fragile , and appears to be held on with a small amount of some sort of silicone . Whilst CAREFULLY trying to put in some groves/slots [ for screws ] on the star itself to fit my MTE , and I was already aware that the lens was fragile , so I was being careful , the lens popped off ! I was able to superglue it back , butt ?

Anyhow , big question is , are the results relevant after this little disaster ?

MTE flashlight / original driver , just a emitter swap =

SST-50 430Lux in my lightbox [ lowest reading possible ] around 2.5A measured at the tail .

Put the SSC P7 back , so same battery = 560Lux or 24% more .

My SSC P7 mods do about 2.2A to the led and 530Lux ...

SST-50 as a drop in ?

Id like to see dedicated drivers , but looks like the SST-90 might be the go ?
So ? Take these results with a grain of salt !

Deff looking forward to some light box results from others ...

 

[SIMON LEONE]

hmm sounds disappointing ... but may I ask you what binning your SST-50 has ?

The WJ Binning is supposed to have 500 to 600lm when driven @ 1.75A so IMHO there are only two possibilities

1. either you have a different binning?

2. or this is sheer fraud ... !!!!!

(3. is the lack of lux caused by this "little disaster" ?)

oh and my I ask you where you got it from? I need some as well :naughty: :naughty:


anyway I'm very keen on any further information about the SST-50

 

[old4570]

Well voltage matters as well , not just Amps .

Stepping = no Idea ... From PhotonFanatic
:oops: = I did mention it could be the LENS falling of and that all results could be null and void , but ill say it again !

Anyhow , I look forward to more results from others ..

But as long as the lens is this fragile , I wont buy another .
Im planning on trying Direct Drive to see if a little more voltage will help .

 

[moviles]

I have 2 ssr-.50 with star and one ssr-90 , they do not seem fragile, the ssr-50 (maybe low bin)are not more powerful that a p7 bin D but the spot is a lot better with the ssr-50

------------------------ssc p7,--- ssr-90,----- ssr-50,--cree XR-E ez900 q5
cree XR-E refflectors fit perfectly with ssr-50

I prefer the ssr-5o than the p7 only for the spot but the ssr-90 its the best I really love the ssr-90

 

[Nake]

I would say the low output is because the dome/lens came off. I've had it happen with a Cree, and when I put the dome back on, just pressing it on, the output was drastically cut.

Is the dome clear after reinstalling, or does it have artifacts in it?

Edit; I put an SST-50 in a D-mini, and the results were dramatic.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=237202

 

[old4570]

Its clear , I put the emitter in my Double barrel energizer but that could be a mistake due to the current draw ..

Anyhow , Im not to worried about it , I will see how things go when the prices come down , $35USD is a little steep to fritter away , doing it once is enough for me ..

Still waiting to see more light box comparisons ...

 

[jasonsmaglites]

nakes results showed over twice the draw, over twice the lumens of an r2, however, only 2/3 the lux. we can only conclude that the lower lux of your light does not mean its less bright over all and a fail. just means the sst50 seems like a flood light like the 4dies, but probably without the donut hole, therefore a win for those who like that. me!