Need help with Kl1 emitter swap
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LukeA
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SSC P4 is the best swap.
...so I guess its safe to order a couple of stars....
LukeA
Flashlight Enthusiast
I got mine from DX, but a CPFer (PhotonFanatic?) sells them and with better quality control.
schiesz
Flashlight Enthusiast
For the original type KL1 with fins, i'd get a Seoul and swap the optic to a Kharod 17mm reflector. I have one right now with the old Batwing Lux and a McR18 that is actually pretty nice, but it barely fits. As soon as I have a Seoul or TFFC K2 to swap in there I will.
Strauss
Flashlight Enthusiast
Go with a Seoul emitter, and you won't need the star. The heatsink has a hole dead center for the base of the LED, and it's just big enough for the LED itself. Buying an emitter mounted on a star will just be a waste of money for this particular mod.
cryhavok
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I'm not sure what gen KL1 you have, but I swapped a SSC P4 into my KL1 as shown in this thread
If you have the same head, be sure to use a small spacer to bring the LED a little higher or the beam won't be as nice.
If you have the same head, be sure to use a small spacer to bring the LED a little higher or the beam won't be as nice.
schiesz
Flashlight Enthusiast
Partly true, partly completely false. If this is the first generation KL1 head, then there is NO HEATSINK with a hole to put the emitter in. You CAN use just the emitter if you re-use the emitter board in there, or you can remove the emitter board completely and replace it with a star.
See these threads for reference: 1 2 Link
HAHA, I also just realized this is almost a 2 year old thread! I bet the OP doesn't need help anymore...
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Yes, the Seoul P4 is a straight swap since the form factor is the same. However, the beam will be different, and I recommend changing the optic for a reflector. A Khatod or IMS 17 is cheap and a direct fit, although some swear by a McR 18 or 20, but it has to be cut down I believe. Photonfanatic should have the parts.
