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Re: VIP Super Build Sunday

yo, ditto, and the reflector has a perfect beam.
it is thus much more useable since it can be used for close-up and medium distances and covers a bigger area ... forget the Fraen!
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bernhard
 
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday

If this question has been asked already in this or one of the other long related threads, then I apologize...

I received my reflector today from flashlightlens. I notice how easily the lens falls out when the head is removed. With the reflector in place, how waterproof is the head? I don't need it to pass Craig's toilet test, but would it survive a rain storm? Should I put in a o ring between the top of the head and lens and if so, which one and where do I get one? Can you get them at Home Depot, etc?
 
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geepondy said:
I received my reflector today from flashlightlens. I notice how easily the lens falls out when the head is removed. With the reflector in place, how waterproof is the head?

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I noticed this too, my UCL ended up in pieces on my tiled floor. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

I put a Lexan lens from an Arc LS in for the time being, but the head no longer screws on fully. I'm not sure if this is a consequence of the reflector, the different (thicker?) Lexan lens, or a combination of both. It has me wondering about the water proofness also.


Peter
 
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Got my VIP today /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif U rock Charlie /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif USL, reflector, all the good stuff. Pix later.
 
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geepondy said:
I received my reflector today from flashlightlens. I notice how easily the lens falls out when the head is removed. With the reflector in place, how waterproof is the head?


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I noticed this too, my UCL ended up in pieces on my tiled floor.

I put a Lexan lens from an Arc LS in for the time being, but the head no longer screws on fully. I'm not sure if this is a consequence of the reflector, the different (thicker?) Lexan lens, or a combination of both. It has me wondering about the water proofness also.


Peter








Chop's reflector came with a small O-ring that is "tooth-picked" down to hold the reflector in place...

IIRC the vip already survived a "toilet" test... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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Look closely - there already IS an o-ring at the top of the head, just inside the machined lip upon which the lens rests. The lens actually rests on this o-ring and does not press against the metal. As you screw the head down the lens is pushed against the lens by the optic (Fraen or IMS 17mm), compressing the o-ring between the lens and the machined lip of the head, thereby creating the seal. The o-ring is not easy to see as it sits halfway inside a recessed groove around the inside of the head just below the top lip.

The engineering effort in this thing was crazily time consuming, but worth it in the end, I hope...
 
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this light rocks i use it on low a lot it has lots a light on low.and perfect white beam o and i must ask do you realy put it in a toilet?why in the world would ya do that lol.
 
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Thank you kindly on the reflector vs. Fraen info, folks. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I've got some reflectors on the way. It's gonna be tough choosing between them! Perfect beam for shorter distances or that pure white Fraen light cannon of a beam... hmm... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
 
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I saw the stealth o-ring in the head, I was concerned about leakage from the other end. The head no longer fully screws down onto the body. Apparently this is because the Lexan lens is thicker, not because of the reflector. I just put the Fraen back in and it doesn't fully seat with it either. No biggie, I have a replacement UCL on the way.

I really love this light! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Peter
 
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Still lovin my VIP! I got my Ripoffs pouch today so I can start taking it to work now. The pouch seems al ittle long, I hope it fits the AA body. It's weird how at work I can use a pouch no problem but on my own time it's not comfortable. Today I was wearing my Old Navy carpenter shorts and noticed the coin pocket on the right is really deep. I was able to carry the VIP very comfortably. I need to find agood tailor to add a VIP pocket to all my pants /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif. I wonder how much that would cost? Or maybee.....MR.Bulk brand pants and shorts with a special VIP pocket!!! Charlie can you and the HAT team sew? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Anyway, I put some LDF film over the lens. I did it on my arc4 too. I much prefer an even transition between hotspot and spill. Here's something though: with the Fraen, the ldf gets rid of the squareness. It's a pretty nice looking beam. Now I'm in a dilemma as to which I prefer, reflector or Fraen.
 
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Received my VIP today. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif It is the best. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif Many thanks to Charlie and HAT for all the hard work. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif
 
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So, I'm checking my mail today, expecting a Nuwai light courtesy Bugout Gear, but get my VIP instead.

I was not expecting to see it until later in the month.

Wow. Thanks to Charlie and the HAT!
 
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LitFuse said:
I saw the stealth o-ring in the head, I was concerned about leakage from the other end. The head no longer fully screws down onto the body. Apparently this is because the Lexan lens is thicker, not because of the reflector. I just put the Fraen back in and it doesn't fully seat with it either. No biggie, I have a replacement UCL on the way.

I really love this light! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Peter

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Hi Peter,

What size UCL will fit the VIP?

Thanks,
Cyril
 
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flashlight said:

Hi Peter,

What size UCL will fit the VIP?

Thanks,
Cyril

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Cyril- 19.8mm, same as the Arc LS. FYI, the VIP comes with a UCL "stock".

Peter
 
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Two points to make.
1,I voted for the VIP to be knurl free,and find myself eating my vote as it really offers grip like no other light I have.
2,I have a pouch left over from the OLD Inova 5,not the new elastic crappy thing,the velcro one.I tried the VIP in there and wow,sweet fit. Throw your old inovas out and use the pouch!(er...throw them my way eh?) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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I'm still waiting for mine /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon23.gif. It should have gone out early last week since I paid March 13. I hope it's here on Monday... I can't wait much longer. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif
 
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Bricksie, yours left me on the 8th.

Things are winding down for me here so if your light is already in transit I will now be able to provide the date it was shipped, like I just did for Bricksie above. But usually by the time I get around to answering my e-mails/PMs the package is on your doorstep already.

As for the remainder of the Listees I anticipate getting the REST OF THE VIPS completed and shipped by the end of this week...
 
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