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This thread is a consolidated source of information regarding component specifications, replacement parts, mods, and self-repairs for the SST-50/XM-L EDC/Tri-EDC/Knurly EDC flashlights. It has been confirmed with near certainty that Esslinger was Mac's source for lenses and gaskets. Parts linked below fit the Tri-EDC but should be compatible with the other lights listed above.
Replacement parts*
Weight
Modders (members who have worked on Mac's lights or created custom parts)
Original Tri-EDC prices
Tri-EDC output specs (final gen, cool tint XP-G2, 2.8A driver, AW IMR 18350 700mAh)
References
*The dimensions for these parts are directly from Mac
**Please note that the watch gaskets come in packages of three
***A number of people here make replacement light engines for the Tri-EDC and Mcbrat produced a triple conversion pill for the SST-50/XM-L EDC
Disclaimer: I am not a spokesperson for Mac nor do I have any inside information or ongoing communication with him. All the information presented is community-sourced with the exception of personal emails between myself and Mac and/or between other members and Mac. Also, I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice.
This thread is a consolidated source of information regarding component specifications, replacement parts, mods, and self-repairs for the SST-50/XM-L EDC/Tri-EDC/Knurly EDC flashlights. It has been confirmed with near certainty that Esslinger was Mac's source for lenses and gaskets. Parts linked below fit the Tri-EDC but should be compatible with the other lights listed above.
Replacement parts*
- Mineral Lens 21.0mm x 2.0mm (Original dimensions)
- Sapphire Lens 21.0mm x 2.0mm (Original dimensions)
- Sapphire Lens 21.0mm x 1.5mm (.5mm thinner than spec but 100% compatible)
- Sapphire Lens 21.0mm x 2.4mm (.4mm thicker than spec)
- Watch Crystal Gasket #107 (21.25mm OD 20mm ID .65mm width)** (Discontinued by Esslinger, available here)
- O-ring AS568 size -017 (Available in a variety of materials)
- McClicky Switch and Boot (Disregard brass ring & boot spacer. Prometheus Lights switches & boots. Malkoff switch & boot)
- Steve Ku E-series electronic switch is directly compatible
- Screw size 4-40 (Available HERE, HERE, and HERE). Trit screws also available.
- Tri-EDC LE threading is 7/8-28 UN***
- Standard/Conversion Pills
- Carclo 10.0mm TIR array in narrow/medium/wide/elliptical - finishes are frosted/plain/rippled
- Optics mods include glow powder under posts, tritium drilled posts, and glow stickers under optics
- Boot retention ring (Mcbrat is sourcing a replacement). Threading is 11/16-20 UN.
- McGizmo clip and screws directly compatible (Steel Flame custom SS flashlight clips)
- I recommend Dupont Krytox for titanium lights and Nyogel for aluminum lights. Of course you're welcome to use whatever you like.
- Rechargeable batteries >read me< (I recommend the new 800mAh AW IMR18350 cells)
Weight
- Tri-EDC Aluminum: 52.3g
- Tri-EDC Titanium: 72.8g
- SST-50/XM-L EDC Aluminum: ~59.53g (without clip)
- SST-50/XM-L EDC Titanium: 81.7g
- Knurly EDC Aluminum: 62.2g
- Knurly EDC Titanium: :shrug:
- Tri-EDC Titanium Host: 1.8oz
- Knurly EDC Titanium Host: 2.7oz
- AW IMR 18350 700mAh (Red): 22.4g
- AW IMR 16340 550mAh (Red): 18g
Modders (members who have worked on Mac's lights or created custom parts)
- Flucero28 (LE programming/upgrades)
- Vinhnguyen54 (LE upgrades)
- ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond (complete LE's/upgrades)
- Extremescramble (complete LE's/programming/upgrades)
- Jeff Hanko (machining and trits)
- Precisionworks (bore for 18mm cells)
- Thatspec & Gonefishing (drilled Carclo optics for trits)
- Gunga (custom glow stickers)
- Dr.Jones (custom drivers)
- Mattaus (custom drivers)
- Prometheus Lights (17mm Icarus driver)
- Mcbrat (Tri-EDC/conversion LE's and retention rings)
- PhotonFanatic (retention rings)
Original Tri-EDC prices
- Titanium clip option - $29
- Aluminum - $199
- Brass - $249
- Copper - $349
- Titanium - $349
- Chad Nichols Stainless Steel Damascus - $799
Tri-EDC output specs (final gen, cool tint XP-G2, 2.8A driver, AW IMR 18350 700mAh)
- Low - 47.6 lumens - 26 hours
- Medium - 273 lumens - 102 minutes
- High - 838 lumens - 8 minutes
References
- Need some help...
- Sapphire lenses
- Window dimensions
- Mac's EDC Aluminum vs Titanium Weights
- Anyone Work on Mac's Lights
- Mac's Tri-EDC Light Engines
- Tri-EDC Light Engine Upgrade with Programmable Driver
- WTS: Tri-EDC Light Engine Upgrade Run #2 - ALL SOLD
- WTS: Tri-EDC Light Engine Upgrade Run #3
- Tri-EDC Light Engine Upgrade Run #4 - (all sold)
- The "Knurly" Trio
- Tri Conversion pills for Mac's XML/SST-50 EDC lights
- Triple Conversion pills for Mac's EDC series, and standard Tri pills for Mac's ++
*The dimensions for these parts are directly from Mac
**Please note that the watch gaskets come in packages of three
***A number of people here make replacement light engines for the Tri-EDC and Mcbrat produced a triple conversion pill for the SST-50/XM-L EDC
Disclaimer: I am not a spokesperson for Mac nor do I have any inside information or ongoing communication with him. All the information presented is community-sourced with the exception of personal emails between myself and Mac and/or between other members and Mac. Also, I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice.
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