Re: MTE Lumiled CR123A 3.0/3.6V ALU Flashlight$10.00
I have one. It's not a light worth using in it's stock form. The body feels cheap. It's a direct drive light that is very poorly put together. It's very dim using a primary 123 but ok when using a R123.
It's wired so the battery must be used backwards (the body is connected to the anode). I hate lights using the battery in this configuration. It's probably set up this way because the inside of tail end is machined flat so it can not contact with the negative end of the battery to cut down on cost.
The luxeon almost seems like it's fake to me. I've never seen a luxeon with the leads cut the way they are on this one.
I do like the reflector though. It's like a copy of the IMS17 but it's a tad bit deeper & looks like it has a better finish (mine compared to the IMS17 I have anyway). Gives a bigger smoother hotspot than the IMS17.
It's not worth the $10 to use as it is but it is worth the $10 to get the reflector & use the body as a host for a low cost beater light.
When I'm done modding it I'll post again here.
Left: Stock MTE on CR123, Right: Arc LS, Seoul USXOH, IMS17, 611mah
Left Stock MTE on R123, Right: Arc LS, Seoul USXOH, IMS17, 611mah