Sold/Expired [WTB]: Frelux Gen1 light engine

Hello CPF, I recently received my second Frelux, and this one happens to have the Gen2 light engine.

The significant differences between Gen1 and Gen2 include starting mode (medium on Gen1, low on Gen2) , mode spacing (closely spaced in Gen1, more widely spaced in Gen2) , and some Gen2 light engines apparently have a "pre-flash" when initially powered on in low mode (including mine)

I am wondering if anyone who swapped out their Gen1 for Gen2 might still have the older light engine around, and be interested in selling that. I'm not certain about the current stock levels, but the Frelux website does list the Gen2 as available.

I don't mind the mode issues, as much as I'd prefer to lose the pre-flash on my particular example. Either emitter is fine (Nichia / warmer, or Cree / cooler and brighter) but do prefer the Nichia of these two.

Needs to function properly, of course, and specifically please confirm lack of any evident pre-flash.

If you can help me out, PM me with total asking price inclusive of all fees and CONUS shipping (priority with DC# or equivalent), and payment will be by PayPal (cc/goods).

Thanks all !

Just responded to you in the Frelux thread.

Ozythemandias said:

Just responded to you in the Frelux thread.

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Thanks Ozy, much appreciated !

EDIT - still looking for now, thanks

Sorry to intrude. I saw this 'preflash' mentioned in a recent WTS. Is the 'preflash' a feature or a bug? What makes it so objectionable?

lion504 said:

Sorry to intrude. I saw this 'preflash' mentioned in a recent WTS. Is the 'preflash' a feature or a bug? What makes it so objectionable?

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Has to do with the driver circuit, I believe primarily certain boost drivers.

More details here ...

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?333779-Preflash-explanations

... and thanks for the bump

Still looking, bump

Bumping this again

Have you tried contacting Ben? In my experience, he has been very accommodating.

YummyBacon! said:

Have you tried contacting Ben? In my experience, he has been very accommodating.

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:sigh: ... this is a longer and less interesting story than I'd like, but yes.

He was willing to replace the light engine but apparently only if I sent in the entire flashlight.

Because I planned to give this as a gift soon (either before or after upgrading it) , I didn't want it sitting at his shop for an unknown length of time.

Since the light engine is easily replaceable in its little threaded can, and the host itself is now unavailable and essentially irreplaceable, I hoped he might send me the light engine itself to swap out (and offered to return the malfunctioning part to him after)

I even attempted to purchase a replacement from him at full price, but he doesn't accept PayPal for payment

At that point, it seemed easier to simply try to look for one here instead :shrug:

Bumpp

Anyone with an unneeded or extra non-pre-flash Frelux light engine ?

Another bump please

Still needing a replacement light engine for this.

July bump

Bumping it up

Mid-July bump ... anyone with a spare Frelux Gen1 light engine ?

Still hoping here

Probably time for one last bump on this one, then it may be gone

Do his most recent drivers still have the pre-flash problem? There are pills for sale on his site right now.

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mk2rocco said:

Do his most recent drivers still have the pre-flash problem? There are pills for sale on his site right now.

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Not sure, but I have since given away mine as a gift, so this is too late for me.

The recipient preferred the brighter output and higher CCT of the more recent light engine, despite the pre-flash.

I won't be actively bumping this thread any longer, but on the off chance someone has one of these to sell, I did offer to replace this later for the one I gifted.

Thanks for the info and the bump, anyway, though.