FlatlandBusa
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Please note, this is my first attempt at doing a review, at this time I do not have any means to measure light output, any other sugestions to improve would be appreciated...
Mods if I have this in the wrong forum please move it to the correct location.
Elektro Lumens is a custom/small run flashlight manufacturer.
Left to right AW 18650, Jet Beam M2S, Elektro Lumens ST90, Mag 3D
The Elektro Lumens ST90 Search and Rescue Extreme utilizes a SST 90 led.
A 4" faceted reflector protected by an acrylic lens gives approximately a 5 degree beam with a very even hotspot.
The user interface is two switches on the side of the body near the head, the forward switch activates low and the rearward switch is for high.
The dimensions are, head 4" diameter, body 2" diameter, length 12", the tail cap is 2 1/2" diameter.
The ST90 uses 4 botton top protected 18650 batteries in parallel.
View inside the body and the positive contact plate
Every seam on this light has an o-ring so moisture intrusion will not be a problem.
Quality knurling is present on the body between the switches and tail cap and on the head forward of the cooling fins.
The light is hard anodized inside and out and I could not find any flaws.
The only lettering on the light is on the tail cap and that is very good quality.
Loosening the tail cap locks this light out.
Weight balance tends to be heavy at the reflector end of this light but is not bothersome to me.
I wear a size XL glove and this light fits my hand well.
This light weighs 3.78 lbs with 4 AW 3100mah batteries installed.
Amp draw at the tail cap measured 8.85 on high and 1.24 on low using AW 3100mah batteries run for approx. 15 minutes after charging.
This light is direct drive so output drops off as the batteries discharge, I have grown to prefer this over my regulated lights that give very little warning of the batteries becoming depleted.
My example ran 1hr 45min. on high with AW 3100mah batteries, the light output was dimmer noticeably at the 50 minute mark and declined to be about equal to my M2S at 1hr 20min.
My over all impression of this flashlight is it's extremely well built (over built??). All the threads on my example are very well machined with a resonably tight class of fit. All o-rings fit very well. The switches feel like high quality parts.
I especially like being able to use my 18650's I have for other lights, and not having to buy a proprietary battery pack.
Elektro Lumens ST90 on a very light tan wall (I do not have a white wall in my entire house or garage)
Left hotspot is the Jet Beam M2S,, Right hotspot is the Elektro Lumens ST 90
Notes:
Botton top batteries are required in this light, however I used a 1.6mm x 6.35mm magnetic spacer on the positive contact each of my flattop AW's and have not had any issues.
The battery holder included with my ST90 would only discharge 3 batteries, Wayne designed a new style holder and had it to me within 1 week. It is my understanding that the upgraded holder will be included with all lights shipped from here on.
The updated style holder is pictured below.
I will try to find time to take some outdoor beam shots very soon...
Mods if I have this in the wrong forum please move it to the correct location.
Elektro Lumens is a custom/small run flashlight manufacturer.
Left to right AW 18650, Jet Beam M2S, Elektro Lumens ST90, Mag 3D
The Elektro Lumens ST90 Search and Rescue Extreme utilizes a SST 90 led.
A 4" faceted reflector protected by an acrylic lens gives approximately a 5 degree beam with a very even hotspot.
The user interface is two switches on the side of the body near the head, the forward switch activates low and the rearward switch is for high.
The dimensions are, head 4" diameter, body 2" diameter, length 12", the tail cap is 2 1/2" diameter.
The ST90 uses 4 botton top protected 18650 batteries in parallel.
View inside the body and the positive contact plate
Every seam on this light has an o-ring so moisture intrusion will not be a problem.
Quality knurling is present on the body between the switches and tail cap and on the head forward of the cooling fins.
The light is hard anodized inside and out and I could not find any flaws.
The only lettering on the light is on the tail cap and that is very good quality.
Loosening the tail cap locks this light out.
Weight balance tends to be heavy at the reflector end of this light but is not bothersome to me.
I wear a size XL glove and this light fits my hand well.
This light weighs 3.78 lbs with 4 AW 3100mah batteries installed.
Amp draw at the tail cap measured 8.85 on high and 1.24 on low using AW 3100mah batteries run for approx. 15 minutes after charging.
This light is direct drive so output drops off as the batteries discharge, I have grown to prefer this over my regulated lights that give very little warning of the batteries becoming depleted.
My example ran 1hr 45min. on high with AW 3100mah batteries, the light output was dimmer noticeably at the 50 minute mark and declined to be about equal to my M2S at 1hr 20min.
My over all impression of this flashlight is it's extremely well built (over built??). All the threads on my example are very well machined with a resonably tight class of fit. All o-rings fit very well. The switches feel like high quality parts.
I especially like being able to use my 18650's I have for other lights, and not having to buy a proprietary battery pack.
Elektro Lumens ST90 on a very light tan wall (I do not have a white wall in my entire house or garage)
Left hotspot is the Jet Beam M2S,, Right hotspot is the Elektro Lumens ST 90
Notes:
Botton top batteries are required in this light, however I used a 1.6mm x 6.35mm magnetic spacer on the positive contact each of my flattop AW's and have not had any issues.
The battery holder included with my ST90 would only discharge 3 batteries, Wayne designed a new style holder and had it to me within 1 week. It is my understanding that the upgraded holder will be included with all lights shipped from here on.
The updated style holder is pictured below.
I will try to find time to take some outdoor beam shots very soon...
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