Surefire E1L replacement lamp?

[bdws1975]

Hi all,

I'm new here and have just recently come into the high end flashlight realm. I've always love flashlights, but finally took the plunge.

I have what might be a stupid question: can I get a replacement lamp for a surefire E1L outdoorsman with dual output? i've looked all over and can't seem to find any info.

thank you,
brett

 

[FredM]

By answering your question I have not helped you at all.

http://kaidomain.com/WEBUI/ProductDetail.aspx?TranID=2956

 

[bdws1975]

not sure what you mean, but thanks anyway. I was mainly concerned that it is POSSIBLE to replace. I'm so new to lights that I didn't know if it was possible to replace on all lights or are some made so that you have to send it in, etc.

By answering your question I have not helped you at all.

http://kaidomain.com/WEBUI/ProductDetail.aspx?TranID=2956

 

[FredM]

It is possible but it will never be a "problem"

You can upgrade it later, but if something malfunctions and it breaks, surefire will replace.

 

[Yapo]

Yes you can...I believe its called a KX1 head which comes in either single 30lumen or dual level 3/45lumen. I think its only available in black though...

http://www.batteryjunction.com/surefire-kx1-conversion.html

or if your wanting to use rechargable 3.7v rcr123 you might want to get the KX2, which is meant for the E2L/E2E, but can handled the higher voltage unlike the KX1 which can only be used on primary 3V cr123 giving similar output.

 

[bdws1975]

ahhh! got it. I didn't figure I'd need to do so, but you never know.

So far, I'm really impressed with it. I did buy a diffuser and that really helps for indoor use.

thank you for answering.

brett

It is possible but it will never be a "problem"

You can upgrade it later, but if something malfunctions and it breaks, surefire will replace.

 

[bdws1975]

wow, you have to buy the whole head? I bet that's expensive. Hope it never goes out.

Thanks,
brett

Yes you can...I believe its called a KX1 head which comes in either single 30lumen or dual level 3/45lumen.

http://www.batteryjunction.com/surefire-kx1-conversion.html

or if your wanting to use rechargable 3.7v rcr123 you might want to get the KX2, which is meant for the E2L/E2E, but can handled the higher voltage unlike the KX1 which can only be used on primary 3V cr123 giving similar output.

 

[Bullzeyebill]

The KX1 is what you want. Both the KX1 and KX2 are not set up to run in regulation with a single LiIon. The KX1 will flicker with RCR123, and the KX2 will not run for any length of time in regulatiion. The KX2 runs a buck circuit, while the KX1 run a boost circuit.

Bill

 

[bdws1975]

wow, I dont' understand a word you've said (ok, maybe a few) but that just means I have to read a bunch around here and be quiet...

thank you,
brett

The KX1 is what you want. Both the KX1 and KX2 are not set up to run in regulation with a single LiIon. The KX1 will flicker with RCR123, and the KX2 will not run for any length of time in regulatiion. The KX2 runs a buck circuit, while the KX1 run a boost circuit.

Bill

 

[Yapo]

wow, you have to buy the whole head? I bet that's expensive. Hope it never goes out.
brett

Yep well its better than having to buy a whole light, although it isnt that much more for the whole thing with free batteries. If it ever goes out you always have the life time warrantly from surefire!

I've heard of people using the KX2 with single rcr123/17670 before...i guess regulation is what you'd lose for rechargability but most who do seem happy with it.

 

[FredM]

wow, you have to buy the whole head? I bet that's expensive. Hope it never goes out.

Thanks,
brett

If it ever goes out send it to surefire and they will send you a brand new one.

It isn't gonna go out though.

 

[bdws1975]

is the LED covered in the lifetime warranty? I thought it only covered defects, etc. If so, that's cool.

thank you,
brett

Yep well its better than having to buy a whole light, although it isnt that much more for the whole thing with free batteries. If it ever goes out you always have the life time warrantly from surefire!

I've heard of people using the KX2 with single rcr123/17670 before...i guess regulation is what you'd lose for rechargability but most who do seem happy with it.

 

[bdws1975]

wow, that is super cool!

I had no idea that was the case.

thanks again,
brett

If it ever goes out send it to surefire and they will send you a brand new one.

It isn't gonna go out though.

 

[Yapo]

lol why else did you pay so much for your E1L? Most people get surefires for their reliability and lifetime warrenty

 

[bdws1975]

good point. guess I'm showing my ignorance already..

I do LOVE the light.

brett

lol why else did you pay so much for your E1L? Most people get surefires for their reliability and lifetime warrenty

 

[enLIGHTenment]

LEDs are not the same as incandescent light bulbs. Unlike bulbs, LEDs (except for the Luxeon V) will run for tens of thousands of hours before failing.

 

[generic808]

Yes you can...I believe its called a KX1 head which comes in either single 30lumen or dual level 3/45lumen. I think its only available in black though...

Nope, it's also available in HAIII. Here's my dual-level below:

 

[LumenMan]

That's a schweet lookin' light ! :thumbsup:

 

[bdws1975]

That's a schweet lookin' light ! :thumbsup:

yep, mine looks just like it. I did get thelight diffuser for it and I'm super glad i did. It really softens the light and makes it much better for indoor use. Love it!

brett

 

[bigfoot]

No worries... you bought a SureFire.