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Surefire LX2 (Part 2)
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StandardBattery
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I don't know if those rings could be fitted, but it seemd like whatever solution you find the clip will have to be removed. Or maybe if you didn't mind putting that right over the clip it would be the right size, but that would probably be a bit ugly. It seems like with the Grip Rings you showed they would be too large unless you wrapped the light, but there much be something (other than the far O-Ring) for eseries sized boties.
Where did you buy your lx2 in UK?!
Does the low mode regulate 2xR123 so brightness is the same as it is with primaries?
I've been wondering about the circuitry, after reading that the tailcap resistor signals the electronics in the head, rather than the output being dependant on the resistor value and battery voltage.
Suddenly I'm more interested in the LX2.
Anybody...
How well does the old bezel up clip fit the LX2?
Doesn't look like length would be an issue.
I purchased it at Heinnie Haynes.
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As far as I can tell it does.
xpawel18x
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Hi, I just received my LX2 a few hours ago, after inspecting the light thoroughly, I have a couple of question for other LX2 owners.
First, does your LX2 come on, on low mode when you push the tailcap down with your fingers? (Without clicking the button, just pushing the tailcap down)
I found my LX2 will turn on low when the tailcap is pushed down with my fingers. But only when it is twisted down far enough.
Second, I put the tailcap area of the flashlight next to my ear and when pressing from low to high mode, I hear an electrical buzzing sound. Especially when not depressed all the way on high. And when switching from low to high modes. I wanted to know if this is normal.
Thanks.
First, does your LX2 come on, on low mode when you push the tailcap down with your fingers? (Without clicking the button, just pushing the tailcap down)
I found my LX2 will turn on low when the tailcap is pushed down with my fingers. But only when it is twisted down far enough.
Second, I put the tailcap area of the flashlight next to my ear and when pressing from low to high mode, I hear an electrical buzzing sound. Especially when not depressed all the way on high. And when switching from low to high modes. I wanted to know if this is normal.
Thanks.
RobertM
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Yes, this is normal. Some play with the threads is likely causing your first issue. The buzzing is present in all of my lights that use they same style of tailcap (including my LX2 that I tried before sending it to SF).
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Hail all,
I actually found a pretty immediate solution to the clip touching the tailcap problem after I got my light... heatshrink.
(I do quite a bit of custom cabling hence I do have most tools necessary for making cables including a fair amount of heatshrink which is pretty useful for more than just making cables.)
Found one which was a nice fit around the clip and cut it for the entire length of the clip (adds some character and personalization to the light as well)... after heating it up the heatshrink wrapped nicely over the clip and have no scratching problems anymore 🙂
Regards,
Entrope
I actually found a pretty immediate solution to the clip touching the tailcap problem after I got my light... heatshrink.
(I do quite a bit of custom cabling hence I do have most tools necessary for making cables including a fair amount of heatshrink which is pretty useful for more than just making cables.)
Found one which was a nice fit around the clip and cut it for the entire length of the clip (adds some character and personalization to the light as well)... after heating it up the heatshrink wrapped nicely over the clip and have no scratching problems anymore 🙂
Regards,
Entrope
Well, I finally got my LX2 today. As I suspected, the ano is mismatched. Although some photos posted here earlier looks kind of horrible, the actual unit does look good (like it was done deliberately in view of aesthetics). But I still felt that it should have a matching ano in the first place, whatever...
My first impression was, "WOW! It sure is a beautiful illumination tool!" The beam is white on high and slightly warm white on low. Some have claimed that the tint is greenish on low but for people like me who has owned an L1 with a green beam, this new LX2's tint is really a big welcome.
It is not fair to compare the LX2 to the L1, but that is all I have to compare it with as I don't own the E2DL. The brightness is a lot higher on the LX2 on high mode (about 2 1/2 times more) and there is not really any difference on the low mode between both lights.
I next compared it to the Fenix TA21 which is rated at 200 lumens on high. At around 200 meters, Fenix TA21 does seem maybe about 15 lumens brighter on the hotspot but the LX2 gives a hotspot about 2 times bigger than the TA21. Size wise, LX2 is a lot smaller and more compact compared to the Fenix. My vote goes to the LX2 in terms of portability and flood capability at longer ranges. As the LX2 utilizes TIR optics to project the beam, it is understood that the beam does exhibit some ring-like patterns on the side spill but is not really noticeable in actual use whereas the TA21 has a rather smooth side spill. All in all, LX2 does have very useable side spill, especially on high mode. My LED on the LX2 is well centred against the TIR optics which is a big relieve considering some have complained about LEDs being off-centred.
One thing that bugs me is that when I opened up the LX2 to have a look in the tube, I do notice that the screw threads and internal space of the tube seems to be the color of bare metal. What happens to the chem coating that we used to have on all Surefire lights which gives the internal body the golden color? What I see in the LX2 is just plain aluminum color. In case some of you may not know, chem coating was used to prevent corrosion on the light should there be an accidental leakage into the unit by water, and lights that are chem coated should exhibit a golden or copper like tint on the metal surface inside instead of silver. Or has chem coating evolved to a colorless version? I guess I want to know that after paying a premium price for the unit, it better have some engineering bells and whistles in there.
Overall, I would say that I loved this light a lot and I guess it would be my goto light for trekking and camping. Gone are the days which I would pack an M6 for throw, and an E1L for general usage. Although the LX2 cannot exactly replace the M6, the fact that it is powerful enough to see details clearly at 100 meters, is small in package, has 2 stage power, and is powerful enough for almost 95% of all my needs makes it capable of replacing the M6 in view of space and weight.
I hope you guys would love this light as much as I do.
My first impression was, "WOW! It sure is a beautiful illumination tool!" The beam is white on high and slightly warm white on low. Some have claimed that the tint is greenish on low but for people like me who has owned an L1 with a green beam, this new LX2's tint is really a big welcome.
It is not fair to compare the LX2 to the L1, but that is all I have to compare it with as I don't own the E2DL. The brightness is a lot higher on the LX2 on high mode (about 2 1/2 times more) and there is not really any difference on the low mode between both lights.
I next compared it to the Fenix TA21 which is rated at 200 lumens on high. At around 200 meters, Fenix TA21 does seem maybe about 15 lumens brighter on the hotspot but the LX2 gives a hotspot about 2 times bigger than the TA21. Size wise, LX2 is a lot smaller and more compact compared to the Fenix. My vote goes to the LX2 in terms of portability and flood capability at longer ranges. As the LX2 utilizes TIR optics to project the beam, it is understood that the beam does exhibit some ring-like patterns on the side spill but is not really noticeable in actual use whereas the TA21 has a rather smooth side spill. All in all, LX2 does have very useable side spill, especially on high mode. My LED on the LX2 is well centred against the TIR optics which is a big relieve considering some have complained about LEDs being off-centred.
One thing that bugs me is that when I opened up the LX2 to have a look in the tube, I do notice that the screw threads and internal space of the tube seems to be the color of bare metal. What happens to the chem coating that we used to have on all Surefire lights which gives the internal body the golden color? What I see in the LX2 is just plain aluminum color. In case some of you may not know, chem coating was used to prevent corrosion on the light should there be an accidental leakage into the unit by water, and lights that are chem coated should exhibit a golden or copper like tint on the metal surface inside instead of silver. Or has chem coating evolved to a colorless version? I guess I want to know that after paying a premium price for the unit, it better have some engineering bells and whistles in there.
Overall, I would say that I loved this light a lot and I guess it would be my goto light for trekking and camping. Gone are the days which I would pack an M6 for throw, and an E1L for general usage. Although the LX2 cannot exactly replace the M6, the fact that it is powerful enough to see details clearly at 100 meters, is small in package, has 2 stage power, and is powerful enough for almost 95% of all my needs makes it capable of replacing the M6 in view of space and weight.
I hope you guys would love this light as much as I do.
PoliceScannerMan
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Pjandyho, nice write up. Sounds like you are happy!!
Mine is perfect, but it is a X run, where it seems most of the X run LX2's were top notch.
I think I read somewhere that the new coating is clear on the inside of the tubes... :thumbsup:
Mine is perfect, but it is a X run, where it seems most of the X run LX2's were top notch.
I think I read somewhere that the new coating is clear on the inside of the tubes... :thumbsup:
Kestrel
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I've read a number of times here on CPF that SureFire has altered their 'Chem coating' process and now appears colorless - it has been suggested that their updated process is more environmentally friendly, Size15 might have posted that specific info but I can't recall for sure.
Outdoors Fanatic
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Yes, all new SureFire lights now exhibit a 'silver' colored chemkote finish.
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Size15's
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The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive restricts the use of mercury, lead, hexavalent chromium, cadmium and a range of flame retardants notably polybrominated biphenyls and polybrominated diphenyl ethers. There are a number of exemptions for the use of the hazardous substances for specific technical uses where alternatives do not presently exist. There are also permissible maximum concentration values which allow for any trace presence.
Where there are alternatives such as in the case of the internal and threads protective finish this means no longer using the coloured Chem Film due to it containing hexavalent chromium.
RoHS and WEEE are not obscure regulations - they are for the 27 member states of the European Union of almost 500 million people and regulate our impact on the rest of the world through the waste we generate and how we should manage it. RoHS and WEE are for human health and environmental protection what CE is for safety. They ensure that products are not only assessed for their safety in use but also at the end of life too.
In this digital age the need to be responsible for our e-waste has never been greater. The impact illegal (or at the very least immoral) export of waste for processing in non-OECD countries such as China and India is having on human health and the environment is tragic, catastrophic and shaming all of us for our consumerism and greed.
Al
http://www.surefire.com/rohs-weeeSureFire said:
Where there are alternatives such as in the case of the internal and threads protective finish this means no longer using the coloured Chem Film due to it containing hexavalent chromium.
RoHS and WEEE are not obscure regulations - they are for the 27 member states of the European Union of almost 500 million people and regulate our impact on the rest of the world through the waste we generate and how we should manage it. RoHS and WEE are for human health and environmental protection what CE is for safety. They ensure that products are not only assessed for their safety in use but also at the end of life too.
In this digital age the need to be responsible for our e-waste has never been greater. The impact illegal (or at the very least immoral) export of waste for processing in non-OECD countries such as China and India is having on human health and the environment is tragic, catastrophic and shaming all of us for our consumerism and greed.
Al
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