Surefire L4

Just got this and what can I say?

Finally, an LED light that is WHITE!!!

Makes my second ARC LSH-P look PURPLE! By second I mean the first one was more purple! I got accustomed to it and compared to the L4, there is no comparison!

It's overcast right now and if I shine it on the blinds, the colour blends PERFECTLY with the daylight! Colours look very accurate with this light. The ARC is purple (with a touch of pink--like some lightning!) next to it, not to mention dimmer.

One question remains though...

Is this light submersible? Will it get wrecked if I throw it in my pool?

EDIT: This is a KL4 if that makes a difference!

Cheers!

The L4 is not intended to be used underwater. I suggest that you do not take it underwater unless you have to.

Al

I agree with you on the quality of the L4. It is an awesome light. Before I got one, I was surprised at how some users raved about it. Now I believe it!

PS... You might pick up an E1E at some point, and try the TW4 conversion. I EDC the TW4, and though it is not as bright, it is still bright enough for a lot of general use, is noticeably shorter, and runs a lot cooler. Or you could just use it as an E1E!

David <><

nonetheless if it has all the gaskets and O-rings installed, it should be able to resist water pretty well, just don't take it diving because it won't hold up to as much water pressure as a diving light would /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I am confident that an off-the-shelf L4 can handle a quick dip. They are designed to be highly water-resistant.
"waterproof" is a term I use for when something has a depth rating (and very few retail SureFires are rated waterproof)

Al

My L4s have been underwater a few times with no problems. This is AFTER I added the gaskets to the head, however. They should all be coming with the gaskets now...

Thanks for the replies.

Yes mine has gaskets on every removable item!

Also, since this is a 5W emitter, is the MTBF still only 1k hours?

Cheers!

hmm....what is a gasket? where is that located? thanks in advance

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hmm....what is a gasket? where is that located? thanks in advance

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L4 GASKETS, O-RINGS, WATER RESISTANCE


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