SF L1 - lost the led head!

CQB · Aug 2, 2008

Hey:

Sometimes playing SF legos has its disadvantages!

I was EDCing a SF E2x with the L1 head (the newest version) powered by a PILA. Loved this light, very bright, pocket friendly, etc.

Somehow I lost it. Looked everywhere! Cant find it :shrug:

Now I'm left with the SF L1 body. I'd like to get a replacement head. But I'm a touch confused with the proper model # or name for the proper CREE version head...

If anyone can advise, I'd appreciate it!

Tks
CQB

Dobbler · Aug 3, 2008

Probably cheaper to buy a new complete light from a dealer here at a discount and then sell the extra body/tailcap to offset the cost.

The cost of just buying the head will probably be almost the cost of a new light, and harder to find.

EDIT: I hadn't thought about it, but I have a like-new L1 Cree just sitting here collecting dust. I'd take $100 shipped for it. Excellent white tint too. IM if you want it. I've found I prefer the UI on the E1B and I have two of those now.

Crenshaw · Aug 3, 2008

The L1 head is abit differnt isnt it? in that its direct drive, so you were direct driving an L1 head? interesting.

I would suggest sending that body into milkyfor boring, and get a KX2 head on it. I believe i was the first one to get that done, milky deemed it the "Legolas"

Essentially a Creemator Head on a bored out L1 body, a higher resistence tailcap (for a lower low) 1.3A drive level, and a miser mode, TIR optics to maximise throw. Its become my favourite light!

Crenshaw

yaesumofo · Aug 3, 2008

Go to the cpf market place. there are people breaking up lights for lego work all the time. you will easily find the exact head you lost..and maybe a few other items

to play with...
Yaesumofo

Size15's · Aug 3, 2008

As mentioned the L1's bezel is not sold individually and does not have a part code.

Aussie Cheese · Aug 3, 2008

send it to milky for a headless job

angelofwar · Aug 3, 2008

Quick Question...I ran my Gen-4/Gen-5 (?...squared body w/ domed lens) L1 head on an E2e body for a few minutes...It was extremely bright...however, I was afraid I'd fry the bulb...Can this be done with no to moderate risk of blowing the lamp? Basically, can I safely run my L1 Lummax head on 2 primaries? Thanks!

roksx · Aug 3, 2008

Get a Mule head from McGizmo for the L1:

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/195988

KeyGrip · Aug 3, 2008

angelofwar said:
Basically, can I safely run my L1 Lummax head on 2 primaries?

No, you're damaging the emitter at 6v. For more details, the electronics section would be a good place to ask.

angelofwar · Aug 3, 2008

KeyGrip said:
No, you're damaging the emitter at 6v. For more details, the electronics section would be a good place to ask.

Cool...thanks a bunch for the help...before I ruined my L1!!! For now, I'll stick with my TW4!

Norm · Aug 3, 2008

What did your mother used to say? about you losing your head if it wasn't screwed on

Norm

CQB · Aug 4, 2008

Norm said:
What did your mother used to say? about you losing your head if it wasn't screwed on
Norm

wow, that is EXACTLY what she used to say!! And she was pretty much right, eh?

thanks to all who replied! I'll probably go for a whole new unit, or contact Milky...

dobbler - if i do end up wanting the spare bezel you mentioned I'll IM you for sure, thanks!

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