Orcinus Orca
Newly Enlightened
Improvements on lemlux\'s 285 lumen 2C
My greatest thanks goes to lemlux and streamchucker for sharing this mod with me. For those of you new to this mod, the original version can be found by searching for "285 lumen 2C."
First, I must note that I have sucessfully substituted a #912 bipin adapter with untrimmed bipin #808 lamp for the suggested pre-potted #808 bulb with no aparent ramifications as of yet.
Secondly, I found that the filament was placed so far up into the reflector due to the bulb's increased size and length that optimum focus was unachievable. This left me with a narrowest focus of about midway between the widest and narrowest setting on the standard mag, accompanied by the unspeakable gaping hole in the center. In an attempt to remedy this, I applied 2 layers of satin scotch tape to the polycarbonate lense with the hope of at least removing the black hole. My efforts were to no avail. I am interested as to whether or not any of you have experienced similar results with this mod.
After a few minute's contemplation, I removed the foremost section of the bezel so that I could move the reflecter for and aft, thus narrowing the focus of the beam. I soon found that when the rim of the reflector was placed approximately 1/2 of an inch forward of its stock resting place, the beam was altered to a focus resembling that of my P-60. I then set out to find a way to securely fasten the reflector so that it remained at this focus. After trying several differant methods, to no avail, I discovered that the reflector could be placed directly against the lense and then by placing the o-ring aft of the reflector and tucking it in around the edges from the reflector's rear, it could be held intact.
Now, with the polycarbonate lense layered with scotch tape in place, proper focusing revealed a beam pattern equalling or surpassing that of my G2 with P-60. Careful to maintain proper focus, I spaced strips of masking tape around the exterior of the bezel, followed by several more layers of masking tape. Satisfied that the beam was still in proper focus, I applied a layer of electrical tape in order to improve aesthetics.
As it turns out, I now posess a flashlight rivaling the output of a SureFire M4, with so-so aesthetics, not-so-great waterproofness and durability, and the ultimate in lumen-per-dollar value. This combination perfectly satisfies my needs, however, as this light's sole application will be to blow away others in those "who's go the brightest flashlight competitions" that every flashaholic dreams of participating in.
Respectfully,
Dale
My greatest thanks goes to lemlux and streamchucker for sharing this mod with me. For those of you new to this mod, the original version can be found by searching for "285 lumen 2C."
First, I must note that I have sucessfully substituted a #912 bipin adapter with untrimmed bipin #808 lamp for the suggested pre-potted #808 bulb with no aparent ramifications as of yet.
Secondly, I found that the filament was placed so far up into the reflector due to the bulb's increased size and length that optimum focus was unachievable. This left me with a narrowest focus of about midway between the widest and narrowest setting on the standard mag, accompanied by the unspeakable gaping hole in the center. In an attempt to remedy this, I applied 2 layers of satin scotch tape to the polycarbonate lense with the hope of at least removing the black hole. My efforts were to no avail. I am interested as to whether or not any of you have experienced similar results with this mod.
After a few minute's contemplation, I removed the foremost section of the bezel so that I could move the reflecter for and aft, thus narrowing the focus of the beam. I soon found that when the rim of the reflector was placed approximately 1/2 of an inch forward of its stock resting place, the beam was altered to a focus resembling that of my P-60. I then set out to find a way to securely fasten the reflector so that it remained at this focus. After trying several differant methods, to no avail, I discovered that the reflector could be placed directly against the lense and then by placing the o-ring aft of the reflector and tucking it in around the edges from the reflector's rear, it could be held intact.
Now, with the polycarbonate lense layered with scotch tape in place, proper focusing revealed a beam pattern equalling or surpassing that of my G2 with P-60. Careful to maintain proper focus, I spaced strips of masking tape around the exterior of the bezel, followed by several more layers of masking tape. Satisfied that the beam was still in proper focus, I applied a layer of electrical tape in order to improve aesthetics.
As it turns out, I now posess a flashlight rivaling the output of a SureFire M4, with so-so aesthetics, not-so-great waterproofness and durability, and the ultimate in lumen-per-dollar value. This combination perfectly satisfies my needs, however, as this light's sole application will be to blow away others in those "who's go the brightest flashlight competitions" that every flashaholic dreams of participating in.
Respectfully,
Dale