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

[dee.jay]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intellichar...3543192&sr=8-3&keywords=18650+battery+charger

The Nitecore one appears to be popular in this thread.

Check out http://www.torchythebatteryboy.com/p/18650-batteries-chargers.html

There is a section towards the bottom: -

18650 Battery chargers
Xtar, Ultrafire and Trustfire chargers have been found to be better quality than others on the market so far. Internal fusing, good separation between 240v and DC sides, 3 pin plug and CE marked. Xtar even sent copies of their CE certification.
However, just because a charger has a CE mark and a 3 pin plug is no guarantee of quality, or safety. I suspect that Chinese manufacturers will apply the CE mark to their product whether they have achieved the standard or not.

 

[mythste]

thanks for that @dee.jay - That's really useful.

Second question (again, I think answered so do forgive me!) Would it be possible to replace the battery pack in its entirety with a USB recharchable option or would it not have the sufficient oomph (technical term where I come from).

 

[potsy]

It's only going to get darker now and I only travel around 7am or 7pm (12 hour shift worker)

Same here, dark now there and back for the next few months hence the need for some decent output.

 

[Hacienda71]

New American TV Series

Lumen Wars, When Cycle Commuters Go Bad! Now showing on Dave.

 

[tincaman]

thanks for that @dee.jay - That's really useful.

Second question (again, I think answered so do forgive me!) Would it be possible to replace the battery pack in its entirety with a USB recharchable option or would it not have the sufficient oomph (technical term where I come from).

Most USB packs are limited to 1A and also the USB connection is not waterproof or resistant, and its also 5v, most packs are 8.4v

 

[dee.jay]

Most USB packs are limited to 1A and also the USB connection is not waterproof or resistant, and its also 5v, most packs are 8.4v

Another reason I went for the Oriole - we tend to get very heavy rain here in South Wales so decided to go for the battery pack that can be submerged...

 

[crazyjoe101]

sold out fella Says so in the top corner of the picture.

Argh, sorry. I overlooked it because it let my American friend 'add to basket', stupid website.

 

[stumpy66]

Anyone know if the the packs with the threaded connectors will still work with the non threaded push fit type on the cree t6 lights?

 

[fossyant]

For chargers the most reliable are genuine magicshine ones, the one which has a mains lead then charger pack then a charge lead. You could also order from c&b seen as well - UK based seller so have approved chargers.

 

[crazyjoe101]

I've found this:
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Solarstorm-BC-1-rechargeable-water-proof_1319153248.html

There are a whole load of horror stories about suppliers on alibaba, but this supplier is in their second year of being a gold supplier, and they allow Escrow payment, which means they do not get the payment until the goods are recieved by the seller.

 

[Hacienda71]

If the connectors are the same size you should be able to interchange battery packs. However the seal will not be as water resistant.

 

[crazyjoe101]

If the connectors are the same size you should be able to interchange battery packs. However the seal will not be as water resistant.

I'm more posting with reference to the supplier, I'm fairly sure this battery pack is the same one which fossyant pointed me towards, just with a different name.

 

[Hacienda71]

I'm more posting with reference to the supplier, I'm fairly sure this battery pack is the same one which fossyant pointed me towards, just with a different name.

I was answering @stumpy66 post lol.

 

[tincaman]

Anyone know if the the packs with the threaded connectors will still work with the non threaded push fit type on the cree t6 lights?

Yes they will still push together, the screwed sleeve will also push over the top of the connection to make a firmer hold, not sure it will be waterproof though. I make sure that my connection is inside something else like a top tube bag

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I'm more posting with reference to the supplier, I'm fairly sure this battery pack is the same one which fossyant pointed me towards, just with a different name.

Looks identical to me.