Best torch for about $50-100

[Pontiacg5]

If you want lumens, run five (that's right, five) sst-90s in series, someone on cpf did it, had well over 9,000 lumens (real lumens, not WickedLasers IR lumens), as each sst-90 is good for around 2500 lumens at max current. While cool, it did cost him around $500, so it's up to you.

That would be epic, I think I'm gonna go look for that thread.

I wonder what he did for a reflector?

 

[Prototype]

He used multiple reflectors, one for each LED.

 

[randomlugia]

What was the size of that host?!? I hope it wasn't too small... I prefer to have skin on my hands.

 

[Prototype]

It was some big custom job, had a heatsink easily 3" across and 1" deep. Used 4 18650 IMR cells, if memory serves.

Edit: Found it http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=267667

 

[randomlugia]

Oh wow, lol, that's amazing. But at that point you might as well be using an HID. =/

 

[Prototype]

HIDs have their uses, but the LEDs are far more efficient, and it looks cooler.

 

[DJNY]

Holy s....

 

[DJNY]

My UniqueFire UF-1500 arrived today...
I fully loaded two 18650 batteries, but NO light comes out!
Should I buy protected 18650 for this one, or did I recieve a broken torch? :thinking:

 

[rangedunits]

This may interest you..

MTE SSC-P7

Bin Type: -P7
Lumens Emitted: ??? no clue
Mode: 2mode; High and Low.
Battery Type; 1x 18650
Price: $34
Tail cap switch.
Link: DealExtreme: $31.02 MTE SSC P7 C-Bin 900-Lumen 2-Mode LED Flashlight (1*18650)

Ultrafire WF-502B 1W UV
Bin Type:
Lumens Emitted:
Mode: 1Mode; on/off
Battery Type: 1x 18650
Price: $16.77
Tailcap switch.
Link: DealExtreme: $15.25 Ultrafire WF-502B 1W UV Flashlight with Clip (3.4V~8V Input)

 

[DJNY]

My UniqueFire UF-1500 arrived today...
I fully loaded two 18650 batteries, but NO light comes out!
Should I buy protected 18650 for this one, or did I recieve a broken torch? :thinking:

The torch still doesn´t work, batteries are fine, I´ve tested them in my 200mW greenie.






Hope somebody is able to help me!

 

[rangedunits]

Its possible that it has contact issue, i dropped my uv flashlight and it woulnt work... i openned and played with the connections and it worked again.

 

[DJNY]

Its possible that it has contact issue, i dropped my uv flashlight and it woulnt work... i openned and played with the connections and it worked again.

That was a bad idea lol
After putting in the batteries again I only saw a lot of smoke :beer:

RMA

 

[randomlugia]

Okay, so the batteries are in, positive towards the head?

Protected batteries won't work any better, though I do prefer them just in case something happens.

 

[DJNY]

Okay, so the batteries are in, positive towards the head?

Right, but after a while I´ve also tested the other way round. I´m waiting for DX reply now.

 

[randomlugia]

Then you definitely killed it for sure. Never reverse polarity unless you're absolutely sure; it might have lived if you hadn't done that... Either way, DX has always sent me a replacement without question for anything that hasn't worked. Good luck...

 

[DJNY]

I hope so :can:

Personally I always had good experiences with these cheap chinese stores (DX, focalprice, dhgate...), there was always a good customer service!


According the torch, lol I definitely have to upgrade my electronic skills very soon