The 26650 Flashlights Thread

[Skylumen]

Hello Guys!
I want to create this thread so we can talk about 26650 related flashlights. Here are some interesting findings I have came across on the web. Let me know your opionions on each option.
1) UniqueFire UF-2180: manafont $58 Shipped
2) UniqueFire UF-2170: Manafont $58 Shipped
3) 1&2 26650 Host: cnqualitygoods $33 Shipped
4) 1&2 26650 XML: cnqualitygood $60 Shipped
5) Maelstrom S12: 4sevens $135 Shipped
6) TorchLite Host: gigainternational $50 Shipped
7) Palight BG-SST50: manafont.com $178.50
8) 2X26650 Host:cnqualitygoods $48.60 Shipped
9) 2X26650 XML: cnqualitygoods$68.60 Shipped
10) 1&2 26650 XPG-R5: cnqualitygoods $48 Shipped
11) Big Bruiser 3 XML: elektrolumens $260 Shipped
12) Titainium P60 26650 Host:candlepowerforums$486
13) Shadow W-26 2X26650 XML: cnqualitygoods $57 Shipped
14) Maelstrom X10 XML: goinggear $100



I already have an S12 but I would like to acquire more 26650 lights. Which option do you guys think its a good route to invest/Mod.

 

[Glenn7]

lighthound has a one of those you listed as well.
Still loving that S12 I got from you mate :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Skylumen]

lighthound has a one of those you listed as well.
Still loving that S12 I got from you mate :thumbsup::thumbsup:

I am building another one for someone...🙂 I hope more manufactures will be into 26650 lights.

 

[flashflood]

You want an Elektrolumens Big Bruiser. Triple XM-L, 2500 lumens, single 26650.

 

[purelite]

I Like that Manafont though WAYYYYY overpriced!!

Whats this S12 yyou are making Vin?

 

[recDNA]

Hello Guys!
I want to create this thread so we can talk about 26650 related flashlights. Here are some interesting findings I have came across on the web. Let me know your opionions on each option.
1) UniqueFire UF-2180: manafont $58 Shipped
2) UniqueFire UF-2170: Manafont $58 Shipped
3) 1&2 26650 Host: cnqualitygoods $33 Shipped
4) 1&2 26650 XML: cnqualitygood $60 Shipped
5) Maelstrom S12: 4sevens $135 Shipped
6) TorchLite Host: gigainternational $50 Shipped
7) Palight BG-SST50: manafont.com $178.50
8) 2X26650 Host: http://cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1151 $48.60 Shipped
9) 2X26650 XML: http://cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1150 $68.60 Shipped
10) 1&2 26650 XPG-R5: http://cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1047 $48 Shipped

I already have an S12 but I would like to acquire more 26650 lights. Which option do you guys think its a good route to invest/Mod.

Do any of these take standard D26 (P60) sized drop ins?

 

[^Gurthang]

Rec,

None of the listed lights / hosts are P60 compatible. Only 26XXX host thats P60 compat [that I can think of] is FiveMega's.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=235414

Only a handful available. He has a few gold-plated models available too.

 

[bigchelis]

I find the 4Sevens to be the perfect hosts for high current applications. It has a twistie UI which can take the heat. Nice heatsink that distributes the heat amazingly better then anything I have ever owned.

Is there a 1*26650 hosts that is smaller then the S12????

I would love a shorter one with a small reflector....it would be like a roomsweeper type of light for close up work.

bigC

 

[^Gurthang]

Big,

Like this FM 1x 26500 "C" head light [pics below the M@Gs for sale]

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?315680-Golden-City

 

[Skylumen]

You want an Elektrolumens Big Bruiser. Triple XM-L, 2500 lumens, single 26650.

JUST PLACED MY ORDER! ALMOST $260!!! AM MY CRAZY?!?!?!?!

 

[Skylumen]

I Like that Manafont though WAYYYYY overpriced!!

Whats this S12 yyou are making Vin?

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...ry-VS-Maelstrom-S12-Direct-Drive-on-IMR-26650

 

[Morelite]

TNC has an interest thread up for a 26650 P60 style titanium host if anyone is interested.

 

[Skylumen]

I also bought Number 1. I will do a beam shot shootout later ;-)

 

[flashflood]

JUST PLACED MY ORDER! ALMOST $260!!! AM MY CRAZY?!?!?!?!

Congratulations! You'll love it. It is easily my most fun light. Not always practical due to 30 minute run time, but unmatched when you need a wall of light, plus it's a great conversation piece.

 

[Skylumen]

Congratulations! You'll love it. It is easily my most fun light. Not always practical due to 30 minute run time, but unmatched when you need a wall of light, plus it's a great conversation piece.

This light is single mode direct drive right?

 

[flashflood]

This light is single mode direct drive right?

Right.

 

[Skylumen]

Right.

Does this light really pull 9A for the three XML?!

 

[flashflood]

Does this light really pull 9A for the three XML?!

Yes, it really does. And the LiMn 26650 can deliver it. It's pretty amazing -- 9A @ 3.3V = 30W, from a single cell!

 

[Brewer]

Good idea for a thread Vin, and also the ideal place for a 26650 related question I have - has anybody found a good container to carry a spare in? I'm planning to ask my local pharmacist if they have a pill tube that will fit, but otherwise I'm not sure where to start.

I also have to try and find a suitable enclosure and connectors that will accept a 26650 and some electronics - one of the attractions to me of carrying a battery like the 26650 is it's ability to charge or run my iPhone for extended periods of recording stereo audio. I bought a pocket USB backup that is designed to run on a pair of AA that should mod quite easily, but obviously the case and connectors are no good.

 

[flashflood]

Good idea for a thread Vin, and also the ideal place for a 26650 related question I have - has anybody found a good container to carry a spare in? I'm planning to ask my local pharmacist if they have a pill tube that will fit, but otherwise I'm not sure where to start.

I also have to try and find a suitable enclosure and connectors that will accept a 26650 and some electronics - one of the attractions to me of carrying a battery like the 26650 is it's ability to charge or run my iPhone for extended periods of recording stereo audio. I bought a pocket USB backup that is designed to run on a pair of AA that should mod quite easily, but obviously the case and connectors are no good.

Pill bottle is a good call. If they don't have something suitable, you might just try walking the aisles at your favorite hardware store (fun anyway) looking for inspiration. One thing that might work is a short length of PVC pipe with threaded end caps.