Lights. CREE XML XM-L T6 / U2 etc Thread

[compo]

[QUOTE 2793409, member: 259"]Mine goes through - off > high > medium > low > flash > off

I don't ever use it on medium.[/quote]

There may be slight variations on sequences depending where the circuitry was made. I have just three modes, high, low and flashing when in normal mode, but can also access 5 modes similar to yours. I have never yet found a need for the extras.

 

[Leodis]

Quick question on these china lights. How long does the battery last on full?

 

[fossyant]

Quick question on these china lights. How long does the battery last on full?

Depends. If it's a 2x T6 or 2xU2 then an hour, maybe hour and a half. If its a single one then at least 2 hours. You won't need full all the time. Make a better battery pack and you'll probably double run time.

 

[400bhp]

Battery case update. Order has been shipped - should be here within a week as I paid an additional $10 for EMS air mail ! Once arrived, I'll check the postage cost, because if I can get it within normal 'letter' prices, this makes a big difference. Small parcels are £2.60. I'll close orders at what we have, as this will leave 1 spare incase of faults. I expect the price to be about £10 or £12 depending on postage cost.

I could look at a bigger shipment next time, which would reduce costs, but it's a pain in the ar$e trying to sell excess stocks on ebay.

One thing I will say, is order your batteries from a UK seller. Either Torchy off ebay, or there is another seller who sells Xtar. There is also batterystation.co.uk. Batterystation sell 2 x Xtar 2600mah cells for £11.99. If you want 3100mah or above the price starts to double. I use the 2600's in my custom pack, and they outlast the cheap stuff by miles.

Stick with well known brands like Senybor, Xtar, panasonic. Senybor and Xtar use panasonic cells ! Avoid chinese imports as these are usually rebranded rubbish/old cells. Also, due to air freight rules, there is a chance these battteries won't arrive, so stick to a UK seller.

Foss-I'll pick mine up from your work if that's OK? You're not far from me.

 

[fossyant]

Foss-I'll pick mine up from your work if that's OK? You're not far from me.

Happy to sort out a local pick up or ride out as there are a few locals.

PS just ordered 4 Panasonic 3400capacity from torchy for £34. That's a great price for max capacity batteries.

 

[fossyant]

The packs have shipped via Germany and France and are now en-route to the UK. That's quick.

 

[potsy]

The packs have shipped via Germany and France and are now en-route to the UK. That's quick.

Did you put me down for one of these Fossy?

 

[fossyant]

Did you put me down for one of these Fossy?

Yes.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

@fossyant If any one lets you down or you decide to get some more I would be interested in taking one please

 

[fossyant]

Delivery was attempted today, so I am leaving a note for them to deliver to a neighbour tomorrow. My Panasonic batteries have arrived from Torchy, big 3400 mah ones.

 

[Andrew Br]

Yay !
Thanks for doing this fossy.
Whereabouts in South Manchester are you ? (pm if you like).
I could probably ride over and collect from you when it's convenient.

.

 

[fossyant]

2nd delivery taken back to depot - I forgot to leave the card pinned to my door, so going to collect from near Piccadilly tonight.
I work in Didsbury, so very close to you and a number of CC'ers - Potsy and 400bhp.

 

[fossyant]

Picked up.

They are good I am pleased to say. Ideally they accept solar storm with the screw on connector, but are a nice snug fit for magicshine and the clone connectors, just give them a good shove into the housing.

I'll check on postage, but they will be £10 picked up, post on top at cost. I am holding one spare in case any are faulty, but I will check each one with batteries before sending. If all are ok, supersuperleeds has first call on the spare. I've kept two for me.

The cases are waterproof, and the bags have a waterproof lining too. The straps are twice as thick as the other T6 packs and appear well made.

I'll sort out PMs tomorrow to everyone, once I've found out the postage. I think it might be £2.60 given the size of the pack.

 

[tommillski]

Wow, these sound great. Gutted to not have jumped on board now!

I bought a couple of CREEs for my bikes this winter off the back of all of the advice on this thread, so cheers all!

 

[hopless500]

Bought a Cree XML T6 and am seriously impressed with it. Got no idea how long it will last of course, but can't believe how bright it is. Or how cheap it was for that matter. Very chuffed