Most 14500 lights I experienced all had issues with protected cells so that isn't new to me
My Thorfire TG06 is the only light that fits a long keeppower sanyo protected cell and even that has issues in removing batteries.

I kinda stayed obedient and only use unprotected so far. Button top or not should be a gamble in this light then

I was a lil sad as I tried to order from banggood and it went out of stock right after I paid.
Now have to wait 29th june to restock/ship

Is local supplier a must in your needs? Because I know a particular light that fits your floody needs
Skilhunt H03F

Uses a classic XM-L2 LED but there's an option of neutral white and a flip cover for both flood and throw if ever needed.
Pretty famous headlamp in the blf forum. And the price should save you some bucks for spare accesories if needed.
Zebralight is a tad pricy in my range haha.

Can get it at banggood. There are more headlamp options from Skilhunt if you don't like the flip diffuser

Jaxman E2L is a bit premium for what it offers. Maybe if you really need the hi CRI LEDs then go with Jaxman E2L. It also has the frosted TIR too.
But I personally find the Manker E14 or the Astrolux S41 would be a better price for the performance (Hi drain batteries only!)
Both lights comes with Nichia hi CRI option too

If you don't mind a classic technology with modern LEDs, KDLitker E6 with a SST20 triple P60 module would fit MyWifeCar needs for the fenix form factor
KDLitker E6 host
P60 triple module

Lesser power compared to the manker or astrolux but a bigger body is definitely a more comfy grip

Do note that it has no tactical forward switch for momentary on so choose wisely.

A hairdryer styled light is rare and I don't think you have any options.
You might have a higher chance with HID gun light but usually those are spotlights.

If you are fine with convoy S2+, Simon from Convoy Aliexpress can customize some lights for you if you message him.
If not just pick some of his variants. Like their Convoy with Luminus SST-20 Neutral white variants.
Or the classic XM-L2 T6 4C for your 4000K tint


Use this guide that toykeeper from BLF forum made. You can search your favorite CREE LED tints based on this code.

The common LEDs in your tint choice are 3B and 4C. But the smaller XP-G2 leds have weird tints like 5A1 n such.
I once purchased a 7A tint and boy it's orange like old school tungsten filament bulb orange

1. KDLitker should be drop and water resistant. Same here. No source but judging by the simple design and the o-rings, it should be submerge proof. Don't go diving.
Drop resistant is a hit or miss. The P60 module is based on Surefire weapon lights so it has to be very extreme shockproof but LED complicate things so it may get loose over time and needed maintenance.

I have several P60 based lights (like cheapo wf502b, Seraph SP6) and they all does waterproof and drops very well.
My issue with some P60 module is that the spring isn't stiff or long enough so sometimes head bumps can make it change modes. (I swapped my springs to a stiffer one)


2. Aliexpress is definitely a hit or miss chinese site. Buying from chinese is always a gamble.
But worry not as this seller LHT Flashlight store is trusted and they usually take up to 2 months to reach your doorstep.
(If you want you can visit their main shop Kaidomain for cheaper prices)

3. Focusable lights tend to do double work but fail at doing double work.
It is either Flood or Spot but never both. so if you flood you'll have a wall of light. Have it on spot and you can see far but you are blind on close range.
A common reflector would do both easily without sacrifice. You do lose waterproofness when you go focus lights.
Maglite and LED Lenser was never waterproof or dustproof. Only rain resistant.
You can try Sipik SK68 as a toy around flashlight to experience it though.

Fenix FD41 is a special case for adjustable lights but they were never really praised despite having good performance and quality waterproof ratings.

Bro, one light ain't enough.
I am using Fotodiox Pro LED-312DS. Good video light with variable temperature (And an LCD screen to accurately calibrate tint and brightness to your needs)
A bit pricy as it is for video but I can say the small sony rechargeable battery can last you half a day on full brightness. Buy bigger f mount batteries I think you can use till tomorrow

This post has been edited by power911: Jun 10 2019, 10:47 PM

Sometimes I don't get why people don't like the 2 seconds on.
Maybe 2 seconds is a bit long but I tend to accidentally on my tip keychain due to the instant on.

I fixed my missing head by roughening the threads with superglue.
It's no longer the buttery smooth roll (crunchy twists that grips) but at least I don't loose my Astrolux A01 after the o-ring tore

doubt anyone would use a tiny light to blind people. It's a bit inconvenient as a tactical tool imo

This post has been edited by power911: Jun 12 2019, 01:41 PM

mine was I couldn't find suitable o-rings so theres no friction for the astrolux a01 to grip.
none of the small o-rings I purchases fits it. The small thin ones require stretching and breaks, The perfect matched ones doesn't compress like Astrolux orings so i couldn't screw it in

nah. Teflon tape lasts for first few twists. I use mine twice everyday and it shreds it in less than 5 days.

Hugsby XP1 may not be olight quality nor it may be any good but as a AAA light it is simple to use and available cheaply.
Depending on your luck the XP1 may be china crap or high quality durable tank

Thrunite T01 and Thorfire TK01 is a single mode AAA if needed but it is a twisty

I'd recommend Nitecore tube for a simple light. single click for general use is way more than enough. Double tap for turbo.
But the micro USB can cause some learning if you are trying to avoid that.

do check where its manufactured from.
Depending on stock, the china variants are pretty meh in quality. Same process with eneloop, where once china it's basically 50% off in performance

its a hit or miss.
The white ikealoops are both japan or china made
the brown one are still mostly japan iirc

the classic green and silver is all china

This post has been edited by power911: Jul 5 2019, 08:45 PM

I used brown for all my sensor lights though
It's cheap and I don't need long juices for things that I rarely use.
Plus alkaline leaks so

good cuz I do have a few packs are made in china. 1 out of 3 packs are china and when I compare side by side they seemed fair.
Though charging it via my Liitokala Lii-500 both registered similar around 2200mAh on my white batteries, the china ones took longer to charge than the Japan ones.

the fact that hi-CRI variant come standard with Samsung LH351D leds piqued my interest alot

easy
Brightness wise
Samsung LH351D>SST-20>Nichia 219c

but when it comes to color then it is the other way round.

Can't beat Nichia when it comes to good colors.
The SST-20 is a sensitive die that change color depending on the amp given so it's inconsistent.

But SST20 is great for throw light as it is the tiniest chip you can get while the LH351D is the fattest flood LED

As much as I baby my lights, I find myself using the scratched lights more than usual (which is a good thing. Don't waste money not using it HAHAHA)

Got myself a new torchlight? Well kinda.




Was gonna mod it to use rechargeable lipo packs and candle flicker LED drivers

Turns out the whole torch was glued shut and no other methods to disassemble this wonderful light.
Guess I'll just stick to rechargeable AAA

Maybe I'll make 2 dummy AAA and run 5v USB through it

This post has been edited by power911: Aug 6 2019, 08:19 PM

A tool to ward off creeper hahaha
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