Surefire L4

[sharkeeper]

Just got this and what can I say?

Finally, an LED light that is WHITE!!!

Makes my second ARC LSH-P look PURPLE! By second I mean the first one was more purple! I got accustomed to it and compared to the L4, there is no comparison!

It's overcast right now and if I shine it on the blinds, the colour blends PERFECTLY with the daylight! Colours look very accurate with this light. The ARC is purple (with a touch of pink--like some lightning!) next to it, not to mention dimmer.

One question remains though...

Is this light submersible? Will it get wrecked if I throw it in my pool?

EDIT: This is a KL4 if that makes a difference!

Cheers!

 

[Size15's]

The L4 is not intended to be used underwater. I suggest that you do not take it underwater unless you have to.

Al

 

[RevDavid]

I agree with you on the quality of the L4. It is an awesome light. Before I got one, I was surprised at how some users raved about it. Now I believe it!

PS... You might pick up an E1E at some point, and try the TW4 conversion. I EDC the TW4, and though it is not as bright, it is still bright enough for a lot of general use, is noticeably shorter, and runs a lot cooler. Or you could just use it as an E1E!

David <><

 

[chamenos]

nonetheless if it has all the gaskets and O-rings installed, it should be able to resist water pretty well, just don't take it diving because it won't hold up to as much water pressure as a diving light would /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Size15's]

I am confident that an off-the-shelf L4 can handle a quick dip. They are designed to be highly water-resistant.
"waterproof" is a term I use for when something has a depth rating (and very few retail SureFires are rated waterproof)

Al

 

[Darell]

My L4s have been underwater a few times with no problems. This is AFTER I added the gaskets to the head, however. They should all be coming with the gaskets now...

 

[sharkeeper]

Thanks for the replies.

Yes mine has gaskets on every removable item!

Also, since this is a 5W emitter, is the MTBF still only 1k hours?

Cheers!

 

[6pOriginal]

hmm....what is a gasket? where is that located? thanks in advance

 

[brightnorm]

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6pOriginal said:
hmm....what is a gasket? where is that located? thanks in advance

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L4 GASKETS, O-RINGS, WATER RESISTANCE


Brightnorm