Spark SL6-800CW and SL6S-800CW differences

DisrupTer911 · Aug 16, 2011

Is the only difference between the SL6S-800CW and the SL6-800CW that the SL6S has only 1 functioning button?

What do they mean by "cancelled the inner tube"
http://www.spark001.com/Products.aspx?ProductID=19

I've also heard that using 2xCR123A with Super mode is not recommended but I don't see that listed anywhere on the webpage.
http://www.spark001.com/Products.aspx?ProductID=11

B0wz3r · Aug 17, 2011

Can't say for sure, but I remember reading a post from a member here that said there is some kind of internal sleeve they have that prevents 123's from rattling when they're being used, compared to an 18650.

yowzer · Aug 17, 2011

Now I really wish I hadn't been so fast to jump on the SL6... A version with only the side switch and no inner tube (Which means my 18650s might actually fit in the thing) is great news.

(The SL6 has a removable metal tube that fits inside the body to conduct current from the rear tailcap. It puts a limit on how thick of a cell can fit in the light, though...)

recDNA · Aug 17, 2011

What harm does the tail switch do?

candle lamp · Aug 19, 2011

The tailcap switch doesn't work properly because the ptotected 18650 cell is jammed in the inner me
tal tube.

Overclocker · Aug 19, 2011

stupid design in the first place. tail cap should be momentary on to permit tactical usage

IMSabbel · Aug 19, 2011

recDNA said:
What harm does the tail switch do?

Well, it adds length, and requires the conduction sleeve. Whle my 18650 cells do not have a problem fitting into it, it might create issues for some.

ScaryFatKidGT · Aug 19, 2011

Overclocker said:
stupid design in the first place. tail cap should be momentary on to permit tactical usage

Agreed Tail=On/off Side=Change mode

I have heard if you put the batterie in from the head not the tail it works better

_Event_Horizon_ · Aug 31, 2011

To bring this question back to life; I just clicked on Sparks ad and looked at their pictures for the revised "S" SL models and it looks like they did away with the tailcap switch. Either that or they have incorporated a new solid switch in its' place. Anyone know anything about this yet?

I have been jumping in between the SL6 and a (soon to be released) SC600w. I'm not too fond of the SC600 design since it reminds me of the old Pelican M6.

recDNA · Aug 31, 2011

I'd actually prefer to run it with primaries so my best bet may be to watch for one in cpfmp. I haven't seen any pictures of sl6 exploding on max with primaries.

Too bad nobody makes an imr17670 for the old model.

Stephen Wallace · Sep 1, 2011

I have come across a couple of places listing 17650 or 17670 IMR cells - www.bestinone.net comes to mind most readily - but they aren't known brands, so quality could be questionable.

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