Spec me an LED Torch

Deluxe1 · 14 Aug 2012 at 23:20

Just back from trying the TN30 out and it certainly gives you the wow factor. This picture really doesnt do it justice, will have to try and get a decent shot that shows just how bright this thing is.

Gives you plenty of flood and a decent amount of throw.

First pic is a single XM-L the second the TN30.

Mark A · 14 Aug 2012 at 23:57

mrk said:
You want some silicone gun grease now too to keep those orings and threads nicely lubed up!

I have seen it mentioned on an airgun forum (by multiple people) that I visit that silicone oil or grease should never be used on metal to metal contact areas as it can a accelerate wear. I'm not sure how much truth there is to it, but on the threads of my L2P that were bare aluminium I did notice a grey paste forming and the threads seemed to grind with the grease on the threads. I have just started using the grease on the o-ring only.

Why on my special edition HIII version only the threads between the head and body are anodised I don't know. Surely you change the Battery more than the drop-in and it would make much more sense to have the tail end threads anodised.

Deluxe1, That looks mega bright :eek:

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MADMAN · 15 Aug 2012 at 00:07

now thats bright !

Phil2008 · 15 Aug 2012 at 00:25

How do these led torched compare to the xenon bulb torches?

rG-tom · 15 Aug 2012 at 09:29

whoa Deluxe that is bright!

I'm guessing you can't get triple XML heads for the L2P?

mrk · 15 Aug 2012 at 09:32

Mark A said:
I have seen it mentioned on an airgun forum (by multiple people) that I visit that silicone oil or grease should never be used on metal to metal contact areas as it can a accelerate wear. I'm not sure how much truth there is to it, but on the threads of my L2P that were bare aluminium I did notice a grey paste forming and the threads seemed to grind with the grease on the threads. I have just started using the grease on the o-ring only.

Why on my special edition HIII version only the threads between the head and body are anodised I don't know. Surely you change the Battery more than the drop-in and it would make much more sense to have the tail end threads anodised.

Deluxe1, That looks mega bright .

Not sure tbh but I've been using it for a while now after it was recommended here and had no problems really. I apply grease every 6 months to the rings/threads and no issues.

Deluxe1 · 15 Aug 2012 at 11:13

rG-tom said:
whoa Deluxe that is bright!

I'm guessing you can't get triple XML heads for the L2P?

You can get a P60 triple or quad xp-g but they are pricey not sure about the xm-l, size might be an issue.

rG-tom · 15 Aug 2012 at 11:23

You got any comparisons of the skyray king and he TN30? Deluxe1? that looks insane for the money.

Deluxe1 · 15 Aug 2012 at 11:30

I don't have the skyray king, its a good budget light from all accounts tho. if it had a medium mode i would get one.

rG-tom · 15 Aug 2012 at 11:50

Deluxe1 said:
I don't have the skyray king, its a good budget light from all accounts tho. if it had a medium mode i would get one.

Deluxe1 said:
Been a while since i had the urge for a new light so just ordered this little 2000 lumen "monster" 3 x XM-L - 4 x 18650:

http://www.manafont.com/product_inf...00lumen-3mode-flashlight-golden-418650-p-9275

[.IMG]http://i47.tinypic.com/mma8vq.jpg[/IMG]

[.IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/el5lhx.jpg[/IMG]

With 4 of these:

[.URL]http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/batteries/ampmax-18650-3100.html[/URL]

And a new charger:

[.URL]http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/batteries/sysmax-intellicharge-i4.html[/URL]

Confused

Deluxe1 · 15 Aug 2012 at 12:00

Cancelled the order not long after i made that post as i was toing and froing between that and the TN30.

divuk83 · 15 Aug 2012 at 12:14

Quick question for anyone who has read all 76 pages of this thread. Can anyone recomend me an LED torch that can easily be used as a cycle light? Needs to be very tough, have a bike mounting and have a half assed battery life, ie more than 1 hour on high beam. I'm looking to spend about £50 but will increase the budget if there is something for not much more than is significantly better.

Thanks in advance.

Dave

Deluxe1 · 15 Aug 2012 at 12:48

What about something like this?

http://www.intl-outdoor.com/shadow-bl21-xml-800lumens-bike-light-p-465.html

divuk83 · 15 Aug 2012 at 12:52

Thanks for the reply, just realised I missed off that I would prefer it to be self contained, ie no battery pack. I'm looking at the Lezyne Power Drive or the Hope Vision 1 on wiggle at the mo, can you get handlebar mounts for torches?

Cheers

Dave

Deluxe1 · 15 Aug 2012 at 12:59

http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/led_torches/fenix_mount.html

You could get a much brighter torch cheaper than the ones you have just listed.

divuk83 · 15 Aug 2012 at 13:12

Thanks, that is exactly what I'm after in terms of a mount. What kind of torch would be best to get for that?

Cheers

Dave

Eliot · 15 Aug 2012 at 13:27

that bike mount plus the latest pd30 will be ample.

Eliot · 15 Aug 2012 at 13:27

This one:
http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/led_torches/fenix-pd32.html

Eliot · 15 Aug 2012 at 13:28

I have an original pd30 and its very very good.
That one i linked is two revisions newer, and a fair bit brighter.

divuk83 · 15 Aug 2012 at 14:08

Thanks for you help, a pd32 and bike mount will be on order soon (come new credit card month anyway!). It says they supply it with a battery, I'm guessing its a non re-chargeable one. Would it make sense to get the best one I can afford such as something like this, I take it I need to buy the funky charger as I'm guessing they won't charge properly in my energiser aa/aaa battery charger at home?
http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/batteries/eagletac-18650-battery.html

Cheers

Dave