XECCON SSK-33 HA HID 35W/28W--Mod to a Shorty!

[ma_sha1]

I received my XECCON's newest Model SSK-33 HID.
A nice surprise is that the model is stated HA by their spec sheet.

It came in an attractive Alu Box that appears made for bigger lights.

Although the diameter is same as the other models, the body had three area that's been flattened out. Thus feels much smaller in hand.

At 290mm or 11.3" long, it's the shortest of 35W ebay HIDs & it feels much slimmer.
More comfortable to hold than even the 24W HIDs or the FM 3x18650 Body.

I like the look of the head, Microfire clone looking.

I put these O-rings there, they forgot to put o-rings. Because the head has holes,
the O-rings are important to prevent water get in below the reflector & poof the lamp.

Compare the spec sheet of SSK-33 vs older model SSK-18,
the new model are smaller, lighter, more attractive, higher efficiency (Longer run time with smaller battery). The only one with HA coating, but the price $220 is much higher than the rest but less than half of the Microfire that this light appeared to have cloned it from.

Green = 35W

Blue = 28W

 

[Icarus1]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

Let the modding begin.........

 

[JulianP]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

I like the charger socket being accessible without needing to remove the battery. (Unlike my Xeccon 20/28/35W). It's funny how the manual gives 3200 lumens for the SSK 18 and 3500 lumens for the SSK 33 - both are 35W HID models.

 

[ma_sha1]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

I am not sure either light can meet the spec sheet stated lumen claims,
However, that being said, since the two lights use different lamp/ballast (they are not interchangeble per the sellerhttp://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1337/dscf0018fm.jpg),
its possible that their lumens are different. The SSK-33 appears to be their top end model that uses a little better components.

There is a snap ring holding the ballast in place, I attempted to remove it with my snap ring plier but failed,
There is high risk of touching & breaking the bulb while attempt to remove the snap ring.

 

[2100]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

Don't play with the bulb, and be VERY CAREFUL when unscrewing the ballast and sliding it down the tube. It WILL come out at an angle and snap the bottom of the quartz bulb. Happened to my 38/50W already.

I can recommend a site with all these Wolfeyes, YAO, and stuff....pretty interesting chinese site, maimind.com and search for the searchlights. Afraid cannot post the direct link as its forbidden by the admin.

 

[ma_sha1]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

Getting ready for some indoor shoot out.

Here is a size comparasion to the 2D sized Mag DEFT SST-50, 5.5Amp, ~1500 lumens on 3" Aspheric. Counting the protruded Aspheric lens, they are just about identical in size.

5 meter white wall beam at super low 1/500 exposure to show spot quality:
It has a good & even quality spot for a SMO reflector HID.
The spot quality & tint will change when the flashlight is being rotated, this particular light has the best spot when the charging port is rotated to bottom side. The kelvin is about 5000K.

Indoor White wall shoot out at 10 meters (33 feet)
All exposures are manual , F3.3. ISO400, 1/100 of a second low exposure so one can see spot intensity differences (Avoid over exposure)

First up, Mag XML-T6 2.8A in Rebel Deep SMO, 46,000 lux @ 1 meter
This is as bright as a commercial thrower such as TRU Night Catapault would do.

Next up, SSK-33 in 28W mode, measured at 96,000 lux @ 1 meter.
(Note, this is very good throw as compared to most 24W HIDs which are around 50K lux)

Next up, SSK-33 in 35W mode: Measured at 135,000 lux @ 1 meter
Now, this is exactly what a 35W 3" head HID would do if done well, like Microfire 35W, this light is well done!

Last but not Least, MagDEFT SST-50/5.5 Amp, 1500 lumens, 3" Aspheric:
Just measured again with my Extech EA30 meter @ 115,000 lux @ 1 meter

As one can see, the MagDEFT spot definately looks brighter despite the lower lux than SSK-33. As I mentioned in other threads, LED under reads in lux meter vs, HID because of lacking of yellow peak that lux meter are most sensitive about.

For example, SR90 125K lux throw as well as the 200K lux L35 35W HID /4" reflector in beam shots. In beam shots, The MagDEFT will throw as far as HID with bigger 4" reflector such as N30, L35, Mozo Ultra light and Stanley etc.

 

[Patriot]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

Great review and pictures Ma_sha! Really neat to see the magDEFT in there as well. It's a good looking light and seems to have at least as good of a beam as my K3500. It actually looks a bit smoother and has a better color temperature than my light though. Thanks for taking the plunge and posting your thoughts!

 

[ma_sha1]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

Thanks.

Out door beam shot on my back yard, to center of the twin tree at 373 ft, 2" exposure/ISO400/F3.3. I don't know the CRI of this lamp but I boticed the collor of this picture looks very rich.

LED Thrower taken on the same spot a week ago

I was going to do a shoot out against Mozo Ultralight (180K lux) and my Franken mag short Arc "**Fire Beast Killer" (2000 lumens/500K lux"), but only managed to finish photo for SST-33 before neighbor across the road complainted, shoot out aborted.

 

[2100]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

Complaining neighbours eh. Same for DIY hifi with high-efficiency speakers / subwoofers. 😀 My speakers / tapped horns subwoofers have about 1km throw as well (subs are approx 140dB free space, no +30 to 40dB cabin gain unlike car audio).

 

[Patriot]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

That first outdoor beamshot of the SSK33 is downright pretty! Should be your new avatar!

 

[Icarus1]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

I can't seem to find anymore of these on ebay or aliexpress

 

[ma_sha1]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

That's because its too new, haven't show up on Aliexpress yet. Not even shown on Xeccon website yet.

There is only one seller on ebay selling this light, search listing #: 220778042687

 

[Fusion_m8]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

I wonder if they have a 4300K version of the SSK-33?? It seems they only list all their lights as 6000K.

 

[ma_sha1]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

I don't know but you might want to just ask the seller a question?
I find the 5000K tint quite nice, speaking from a person who is picky on white walls.

 

[ma_sha1]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

Trying to open the battery & got no progress.

The top end looks locked & no access:

The bottom end, there are two holes that I tried to turn the end plate,
left some marks but wasn't able to open it up. It moves about 5mm left/right,
but I couldn't un screw the end cap.

There's no access on the body, as it's one piece. I am stumped,
Any suggestions? Anyone opened up this type of HID battery tube before?

 

[2100]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

I have opened the similar Ebay/Aliexpress type of 6600mAH battery tube before. But not this (anyway you said its very very new in the market).

 

[ma_sha1]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

My plan for getting this light was to modify it into a 3x18650 35w/28w shorty,
giving up is not an option! there is no stopping me now...😱 :nana:

 

[Fusion_m8]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

That somewhat reminds me of what happened to Annakin Skywalker's lightsabre after it got sliced up in the Geonosis Droid Factory...:laughing:

 

[ma_sha1]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

I hope he fixed his, cause I'll fix mine soon 🙂

 

[mvyrmnd]

Re: XECCON SSK-33 Hard Anodized HID 35W/28W

My plan for getting this light was to modify it into a 3x18650 35w/28w shorty,
giving up is not an option! there is no stopping me now...😱 :nana:

Now there's commitment!