Can E1-E be converted to LED

Is there a way to convert the E1-1 to Led instead of incandescent?

lyrrag said:

Is there a way to convert the E1-1 to Led instead of incandescent?

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Yup, you can swap out the E1E head for a KX-1 head from Surefire or get one of the CREE Q5 E1 heads from OpticsHQ.

2xTap

True swap the head,the led heads are bullit proof,the incandesent bulbs burnt out on me often.

Here's the link for the Optics HQ E1 conversion head:
http://www.opticshq.com/page/Optics/PROD/Surefire-Accessories/ACC-LED-Q5-E1

Yeah I don't think there are currently any tower assemblys for E1E's but you could get a KX1 head from surefire, this is a link to the KX1. Good luck!!

-Evan

I saw an e1e with a rebel on a tower at a CPF lunch recently. VERY impressive.


Daniel

I drilled out the reflector in mine and replaced it with an Mcr18 and made a light engine with a Penny as the heatsink, a driver board from a Dorcy 1X123 flashlight and a Seoul. I put it on a Vital Gear body and attached it to my keys. Nice Small Light!!! It can be done.

Check out the Koala/Yclo tower module in the Custom BST.

I have an old one that Mountaineer bored out, cut down a McR20 reflector to fit, and threaded to hold an Aleph light engine. Put it on a vital gear body. Its been my favorite light for a long time.

The E-MT F1 is the simplest, easiest solution for retaining the original bezel, though. My wife has one in her E1W and its impressive.

schiesz

I don't mean to sound like a smart ***, but wouldn't an E1E converted to LED be referred to as an "E1L"?

Zenster said:

I don't mean to sound like a smart ***, but wouldn't an E1E converted to LED be referred to as an "E1L"?

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there has already been three generations of E1Ls from Surefire.

Look here and be prepared to wait...in line for a longt time.
Yaesumofo

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/186193

Rather than getting an E1E and then looking for a led head if that is your intentions, you would be better off getting the E1L latest gen...saves you some waiting time. Latest version has the 2-stage which is more useful now than previous gens.

jumpstat said:

Latest version has the 2-stage which is more useful now than previous gens.

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What? How did I miss this? E1L has 2 stage? Is that with the KX1 head?

** EDIT ** I see it on the surefire site now. No idea how I missed this one. Thats pretty cool actually. E1L was always a great light. Now it might be better.

schiesz

schiesz said:

What? How did I miss this? E1L has 2 stage? Is that with the KX1 head?

schiesz

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Yep also with the E2L. It took me by surprise really when I was browsing through SF website. Its not available as yet but it will soon. There is a thread on this in the led section. The way it works is the electronics on the head instead on the TC. The TC is the same clicky. IMO the E1L is more desireble now........or just get the KX1 2-stage head

schiesz said:

The E-MT F1 is the simplest, easiest solution for retaining the original bezel, though. My wife has one in her E1W and its impressive.

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+1 on the F1.
I estimate output to be around 80 lumens, with a very impressive spill area. Mine is on an VG FB1 body - makes for a very compact E-series LED light. Plus it can take a rechargeable.

The new 2-level KX1 and KX2 heads are similar to the E1B head, except their first level is low, then high. SF.com says they will be available next month.

Isnt the E1L slightly bigger then the E1E? :thinking:

Crenshaw

Yes

I actually just did this mod last night. I had to bore the entire reflector out of the head and make a driver-heatsink-cree-reflector dropin to fit it, but it works really well. I'll post pics later when I get home

Everett said:

I actually just did this mod last night. I had to bore the entire reflector out of the head and make a driver-heatsink-cree-reflector dropin to fit it, but it works really well. I'll post pics later when I get home

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YES!! PLEASE DO!!

I was thinkin bout modding another one of my spare heads with a Cree Q5 I have laying around, but I gotta buy a reflector.