Turning Single-Mode Surefires into Dual-Modes?

[Centropolis]

This is another question that I think I should know the answer to but I just don't.

Can I turn a single-mode flashlight like a (L4 or a E1E) into a dual-stage just by switching the tailcaps? Like if I put a E1L tailcap on the L4 and a E1B/E2DL tailcap on the E1E? Or is the dual-mode function built-into the heads?

Sorry, I know this is a newbie question.

 

[deranged_coder]

The electronics responsible for the dual output are in the head of the E1L / E1B / E2DL so simply switching tailcaps will not get you a dual output light.

And as a side note, you probably would not want to dual-mode a stock E1e anyway since under-driving the bulb on the MN01 lamp assembly will give you less than optimal performance. LEDs work well with multiple modes since you can often get better efficiency with under-driving an LED but the same does not apply to incandescent bulbs as far as I know.

Hope this helps.

 

[ElGreco]

The dual mode in the new e-series lights is in the head, so you can change around the body and tailcap all you like so long as you keep the head.

With regards to converting single mode heads into dual mode, the only thing I can think of is something akin to the two stage tailcap mod available at the sandwich shoppe. It has successfully turned lights with a c-tail into dual stage lights (specifically malkoffs). But the tailswitch is c-tail only if I recall correctly, so to get it to work you'll need a body with an e-series head and c-series tail. I think Leef makes/used to make them. I'd check the custom sales forums if your specifically looking for them

 

[Centropolis]

The electronics responsible for the dual output are in the head of the E1L / E1B / E2DL so simply switching tailcaps will not get you a dual output light.

And as a side note, you probably would not want to dual-mode a stock E1e anyway since under-driving the bulb on the MN01 lamp assembly will give you less than optimal performance. LEDs work well with multiple modes since you can often get better efficiency with under-driving an LED but the same does not apply to incandescent bulbs as far as I know.

Hope this helps.

Okay thanks for the information. I feel kind of dumb but someone has to ask the stupid questions sometimes!

I wish I can turn my L4 into a dual-mode though.

 

[deranged_coder]

I wish I can turn my L4 into a dual-mode though.

See if you can find a McE2S tailcap.

Edit: Just checked at The Sandwich Shoppe and they have the McE2S tailcaps (both kits and completed assemblies).

 

[nfetterly]

Deranged Coder has you all set! I found one of these on the B/S/T 3 months ago. Works great, not much market for the L4 tailcap though, took me almost 2 weeks to sell it.

Neale