if it has stopped working then the led and the driver will be toast so not much point tbh.

 

did the seller give you a refund?

Yep no probs I had a full refund.

Yep no probs I had a full refund.

 

Get a pipe wrench on that collar and make it have it.

they might have glued it on mind and that white stuff is a pita to remove as heat resistant as well.

Best place will be the bin I think,

[ATTACH=full]16159[/ATTACH] bugger it i thought i got it the wrong way round after i paid for it lol.

 

the new light is more focused better lens but brightness wise there both the same.

 

i got some 18650 cell holders coming so can use 4 cells and then use the step down converter for that.

 

this is what the cree uses power wise

Quick question . . How much do the genuine Panasonic batteries weigh.

the spec says 48.5g ill weigh one in a bit but just have kitchen scales so might be out a bit.

the spec says 48.5g ill weigh one in a bit but just have kitchen scales so might be out a bit.

Thanks . . I ordered D8veh's new best headlight which has now arrived and followed your recommendation for the batteries and battery box which have been delivered this week. So would like to compare the battery weight as a difference in weight would indicate them as being fakes.

yeah you can sort of tell buy the waight but the only way for sure is to discharge test them but they should be fine tho

how will you be charging them up? as over time if you charge them in the pack with a wall charger they will go out of balance over time.

 

also its best not to let them go under 3.1v tho spec wise can go as low as 2.5v but they will last a lot longer if you dont let them go under 3.1v just see the spec sheet above.

 

i weighed all 6 cells i have and all are 46g

how will you be charging them up? as over time if you charge them in the pack with a wall charger they will go out of balance over time.

 

also its best not to let them go under 3.1v tho spec wise can go as low as 2.5v but they will last a lot longer if you dont let them go under 3.1v just see the spec sheet above.

 

i weighed all 6 cells i have and all are 46g

 

Hi, That's exactly what mine weigh so all good. I'll charge them out of the pack with a battery charger and replace them as necessary.

 

The battery pack has a Screw connector and a USB connector can I use the USB to charge my phone/GPS ?

i hope it can charge 18650 cells? but yes its 5v 2000ma output and with those cells will smash any power bank usb you can buy ready made

 

also there is no short circuit protection so make sure the cells are the right way up when you put them in the case.

Edited November 7, 20169 yr by soundwave

well i found the led i have in the new light and guess what again well over spec than what it is tho for 9 quid did not expect much anyway tbh.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261516304598?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&var=560393756717&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

tho now i have this case and lense will replace the led and driver with a Cree XLamp XHP70 White LED 32w 4000lm 6v driver.

 

tho the driver and led will cost 20 quid on there own some flash lights with those leds are 100 quid if not more on ebay.

Well just an update.

 

Had mine since 27th August and used it a lot just as delivered, more now with the early dark nights; working lovely for £16. £16 for everything.

 

Thanks d8veh, I am really happy with it.

 

Did I mention it was £16 the lot?

you seen how much a sapphire optic lenses costs tho tbh two of these lights as is would do i just want more power as got aplenty to spare.

 

even tho the led does use less power the lens makes a massive difference how far it throws the beam.

 

find me one of these for 30 quid and ill buy 2

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACEBeam-K60-Cree-XHP70-LED-5000lm-704m-Magnetic-Ring-Torch-Black-/262700463470?hash=item3d2a2af56e:g:TqIAAOSwQupXWBzM

 

and then a battery that can run it for 4hrs for 40 quid.

 

not going to happen

Edited November 13, 20169 yr by soundwave

you seen how much a sapphire optic lenses costs tho tbh two of these lights as is would do i just want more power as got aplenty to spare.

 

even tho the led does use less power the lens makes a massive difference how far it throws the beam.

 

find me one of these for 30 quid and ill buy 2

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACEBeam-K60-Cree-XHP70-LED-5000lm-704m-Magnetic-Ring-Torch-Black-/262700463470?hash=item3d2a2af56e:g:TqIAAOSwQupXWBzM

 

and then a battery that can run it for 4hrs for 40 quid.

 

not going to happen

 

You need a very big hand to hold it as well, if you had two how would you cycle?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252297103358?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

i got 2 on way

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10000Lumen-3x-CREE-XM-L2-LED-Cycling-Front-Bicycle-Bike-light-Headlight-Headlamp/351893024005?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D38661%26meid%3Defa6cad5c9a043b7a92c9c82c8a13a7a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D182327147538

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-LED-Bicycle-Bike-Light-USB-Front-Cycling-Light-Head-lamp/182327147538?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D2220071%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D38661%26meid%3Db9ba0b81534143ec86f19a2b632593f4%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D252297103358

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10000Lumen-3x-CREE-XM-L2-LED-Cycling-Front-Bicycle-Bike-light-Headlight-Headlamp/351893024005?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=38661&meid=efa6cad5c9a043b7a92c9c82c8a13a7a&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=6&sd=182327147538

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-LED-Bicycle-Bike-Light-USB-Front-Cycling-Light-Head-lamp/182327147538?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=2220071&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=38661&meid=b9ba0b81534143ec86f19a2b632593f4&pid=100005&rk=6&rkt=6&sd=252297103358

 

I thought the last multi LED torch you had went on fire?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252297103358?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

i got 2 on way

 

Are you sure they are big enough as that is a very large torch you put up, 4 of 18650 in the handle, not the normal tube with one in?

the cree u8 i have is 40mm wide so yes they will fit and is alot smaller than the flash light.

 

the lens is also the same size so should fit the xhp70 led in side it with the driver

thats 16mm the one in it but also has a groove for a 20mm one if needed

 

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8~wAAOSwXeJYCDjg/s-l1600.jpg

I have used these myself, easy enough.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121175417735?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=420171825717&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

You can cut the heat sink with a pair of cutters to trim it to size, it is 3mm aluminium sheet.

 

All the powerful Cree LED's are that quadrant build, if you hold it close to a wall you see the four led build.

yeah i know its just how much forward current i want to put in to the led as on max it is 4000lm 32w but will get so hot so fast and blow it if im not careful.

 

i doubt that driver even puts out what it says tbh but my converter with currant and voltage adj is still in the post so might just set that and stick it in my bag for the driver for the lights and get better cooling.

Well reverse current will just just take you back to the melting/fire bit.

 

More than about 1.2 amps forward through the pcb LED will need some cooling and care