SF E series lights a few questions

Mad1

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1 - I will be getting this modded KL1 will it still be able to accept 9volts like the original? The seller is unsure.

2 - Does anyone still make 1 cell extenders for the E-series I did a search but only found very old topics from 2002. :duh2:

3 - Does anywhere still sell the 2 stage tail caps for E-series.

4 - How reliable is the lumens factory stuff? I'm interested in this.

Thanks. :)
 

kakster

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OK, lets do this 1 point at a time...

1 - If it's still using the stock KL1 circuit, it'll take 9 volts just fine.



2 - Nobody makes 1 cell extenders for the E series since Dspeck. You may occasionally see one on the BST forums of CPF.

Alternatively, you can get a 3rd party 3 cell body such as the one made by Vital Gear:

http://www.vital-gear.com/flashlight_bodies_fb3.htm

An alternative would be the Leef body from Lighthound:

http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2705

With that last one, you would need to use 2 Li Ions, or 3 x CR123 with a spacer. Using 4 CR123 cells will likely blow the circuit.



3 - 2 stage tailcaps are avalable as a self assembly modification, parts available from here: http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/product_info.php?cPath=48_56_58&products_id=962

dat2zip's normally a pretty busy guy, so any questions would get answered quicker on his Sandwich Shoppe forun rather than email.



4 - Havent tried their E series bulbs, but i currently have 4 of their 9 volt P90 equivalents and couldnt be more happy. Output is a bit less that the genuine Surefire bulbs, but the light is decently whiter. Cant say anything about longevity, havent used them enough yet.

Enjoy your Surefire Lego!
 

Dan0s

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Can only really answer 1 of the questions but kakster did the rest above, i've got an E0-E2R bulb on my E2D, im running it off 2 AW RCR123 3.7V batteries and its great, gives out plenty of light, definitely alot more than the stock bulb. As for reliability, ive had it for a few months now and its still working fine no problems at all!
 
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