Spec me an LED Torch

reygjabla said:
It's more than worth it. Me, If I can only upgrade the led on my maglite solitaire, I will. :D
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Malt_Vinegar said:
Glass update seems worth it to me.
I have it on 6 and 4 d cells mags and also on a mini maglite. All with Terralux bulb upgrades.
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So which LED upgrade would you recommend I go for? I don't really know the difference between the two I mentioned in my last post.
 
CHokKA said:
So which LED upgrade would you recommend I go for? I don't really know the difference between the two I mentioned in my last post.
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http://thetorchsite.co.uk/TTS-3WCR45_CNC_XPG-R5_LED.html

This TTS-3WCR45 with the XPG-R5 LED is specifically designed to upgrade the 2 and 3 cell C & D Maglites® with highest performance LED technology. Similar in performance to our XPE LED upgrade but with a 20 lumen higher rated LED.

The TTS-3WCR45 XPG-R5 bulb features :-

• 200 Lumen rated CREE XPG-R5 LED (brightest in the 3 cell Maglite)
• Brightest LED bulb available for 2 to 3 cell Maglite torches
• Rugged body shape
• Tactical performance
• Long battery life, consumes a maximum of 3 Watts
• Operating Voltage of 3 to 4.5 Volts
• Approx 15 hours runtime on 3 D Cells
• Due to the powerpush circuit, constant non dimming light
• 100,000 hour lifetime, never needs replacing
• Much better for candle mode, excellent for camping etc
• Simple replacement
• Maintains variable focus of Maglite
• Produces pure white light
• Electronically regulated for constant light output
• Quickly pays for itself


I would choose that one :)
 
One More Solo said:
I've got a pair of Ultrafire WF-501b torches for my bike but they keep switching modes when I go over bumps, is there anyway to mod them to just be on/off? I have no use for the other modes.
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Might be due to the battery moving about and losing contact with the spring. You could try lining the battery tube with paper to make the battery a better fit. Also adding a little button magnet to make the battery longer could work.
 
Mark A, mrk - How long did it take for your TN31 to arrive from China and did you escape any import duties?

Just ordered the new TN30 at a promotional price that uses the new Cree XM-L2 U2.

Old TN30 Three Cree XM-L U2 LEDs

  • Max 3000 lumen output
  • Max beam distance: 370 meters
  • Peak beam intensity: 35000cd
New TN30 Three Cree XM-L2 LEDs (New Model)

  • Max 3600 lumen output
  • Max beam distance: 440 meters
  • Peak beam intensity: 42000cd
They have an updated TN31 also:

Old TN31 Cree XM-L U2 LED

  • Max 1147 lumen output
  • Max beam distance: 700 meters
  • Peak beam intensity: 75000cd
New TN31 Cree XM-L2 U2 LED (New Model)

  • Max 1376 lumen output
  • Max beam distance: 840 meters
  • Peak beam intensity: 90000cd
 
Mark A said:
Might be due to the battery moving about and losing contact with the spring. You could try lining the battery tube with paper to make the battery a better fit. Also adding a little button magnet to make the battery longer could work.
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I've tried both tricks and unfortunately neither have completely solved it. I gather that the mode switching is a feature of the emitter itself, is there anyway to mod it to be one mode? Failing that, are there any bits which are prone to dodgy solder joints?
 
Deluxe1 said:
Mark A, mrk - How long did it take for your TN31 to arrive from China and did you escape any import duties?

Just ordered the new TN30 at a promotional price that uses the new Cree XM-L2 U2.


  • Max 1376 lumen output
  • Max beam distance: 840 meters
  • Peak beam intensity: 90000cd
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Good one, I just went nuts and ordered this, no idea what I'm going to do with it lol.

Now I also need 3 x batteries to put in it.
 
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