Good point. There also may be a way to boost power on the stock light by resistor mod.
1* 26650 cell
1* dummy cell
1* Resistor
1+1+1= low cost upgrade.
For those copper sized tubes and caps, if you’re looking at post #26 maybe check the store again or try Lowes or any hardware store, 1/2” copper tubing and closed end caps are VERY common items. I think it would be much cheaper to just use a 1/4” or 3/8” steel bolt for the conductor, then wrap with electrical tape or find some plastic rod to insulate.
Making your own dummy cell instead of buying one is probably the best plan for this so you can make the dummy cell long enough for perfect fit.
Hmmm curious, never heard of those cells, are they these? Amazon.com
Couldn’t find any info on the forum and no worthwile reviews on amazon, were they recommended? Or did you just take a chance on them?
Do you have an analyzer/charger to check actual capacity?
Also I see the discharge current is rated in c-rate, personally I don’t know how that converts to the amperage ratings we usually see.
Do they look like the ones in the amazon link? Were you able to test capacity?
I’m curious about them because I’m looking for some thinner unprotected 26650’s for a light I’m upgrading from 3C. These are showing 1.03” diameter / 26.16mm which would work, was going to ask you to confirm the measurement if possible, but if you bought them years ago I’m not sure they’d be the same unless they look exactly like the photos on amazon.
Something like this, but you could use a steel bolt, a rod or metal dowel rod, steel aluminum copper etc.
There’s a few “pictorial instruction” threads on blf about making them, but photophucket killed those too.
If I remember right, the Radio Shack near me had various “Digital Energy” branded cells when I checked out their clearance sale a few years ago. Even then, the prices were ridiculous, so I didn’t look too closely.
Yeah, I saw that one. But the lumen rating is half the Defiant one. The barrel will fit 26650 more easily. All Husky lights are loose and batteries rattle easy.
“Battery bonk” is what I call it when batteries rattle against the insides of the battery tube .It’s made worse with multiple cells and 3 has got to be painful . I started off using the slick postcard thickness junk mail to create paper tubes for the batteries to slide down into . Now I just use a drinking straw cut to the length of the cell or cells and slit the straw lengthwise. It doesn’t go all the way around the cell but it quiets down and eliminates battery bonk …That obnoxious battery rattle just makes a light feel cheap.
Guessing you guys are talking about the 3C version of the Husky 500lm?
I’ve got a 4xAA Husky 500lm, and to the naked eye, it puts outs as much light as the 1,000 lm Defiant. Alas, being a 4xAA light makes it problematic to convert to li-ion, which is a shame because it chews through AA cells in no time - 30 mins on NiMH on high, if that.
I’m getting about 11 Watts from the Husky 4xAA, and about 13 Watts from Defiant 3C.
Yeah Pete the 3 C version at 500 lumens. The MOD I did for Defiant 1000 lumens will work for use of the 26650. The only reason I did not pick up is because lumen rating is lower for Husky light.
BTW, if you want Husky lights pick them up. Some are out of production : 650 lumen 3 D cell, 500 lumen spotlight 3 C cells, etc…
Please! Someone post pictures on how the 3C triple is disassembled!
Like I said, I get 7+ Amps with my 26650 (28+ watts) but don’t want to overdrive the driver or switch until I know how to upgrade it. This is an awesome throwing flooder and I’m sure I’m producing greater than 1200 lumens.
I still want to know what emitter it uses ???.
I burned out the Husky 500 4AA driver and replaced it with a Qlite +1 7135 chip. The driver retaining ring has a lot of space and you need a 26mm driver or contact board to make all tight. !HUSKY 4AA XP-G3 HUSKY 4AA XP-G3 - Album on Imgur!
I used a copper washer to adapt the driver to fit.
I replaced the XP-G3 with an XM-L2 3C on 20mm Noctigon DTP. The only issue I have with this light is the reflector… kinda ugly beam.
The Defiant 1000 lumen is encased in 1 piece. The only thing remove able I can see is tail cap, and head bezel area.
The Husky one is the worse. The thing is built from 1 solid unit. Meaning all emitters, dome, is enclosed as 1 unit. You have to destroy light is you want to MOD. The only thing that comes apart is tail cap.
Nope! Take a look at my photos in the link. Husky 4AA Modified 4AA XP-G3 HUSKY 4AA XP-G3 - Album on Imgur You need to apply hot air from a hair dryer or heat gun because the head is glued on. The glue is a slicone, soft type but you have to be patient. It took a minute or more to heat it up and then you apply steady pressure. It will come off.
Considering the 3C triple, it looks like there are metal tabs that secure the pill to the battery tube. I hope not! I guess to really find out, I’d have to be willing to destroy it. But why break it if it ain’t broke? LOL.
Now with the 500 Lm Husky, with perseverance, determination and patience, I’ve been rewarded with a little modding fun and that’s just one of the many interests most of the people have in this forum. I waited on those copper washers to arrive so I could install the 1st driver (9*7135 Qlite) I had on hand. Richard didn’t have the (FET Driver - 26mm
2S+ Cell: LDO (Momentary) NO LVP
Firmware: Standard w/ Memory
Turbo Timer: 90 Seconds) mosfet driver I originally wanted but it came in and I have it ready. I’ll be able to use the 4AA carrier, 2*26500s or just a 26650. I didn’t opt for the LVP so it should light up MORE or less with all these battery options.
I refitted a 2×C River Rock light to take a 26650. Cut a section of foam tube (like you’d stuff under drafty doors) with a metal rod down the center. Forgot what metal I used, probably just chopped a long-enough brass screw to fit.
I got a few, and at least capacity-wise, they were quite good. (Good per the capacity rating on the wrap, that is.)
Don’t recall the 26650 (bought 2, 1 bricked, 1 still going in an F13), but it tested at or above its capacity rating. Same with a pair of 16340s for my Jet-II.
I got mine probably just before the mass slaughter of stores, when they wanted stuff cleared out yesterday. Prices were decent, from what little I recall. No complaints.
You’d be retarded to buy them for full-price, but for the 5bux for a pair of 26650s or whatever the deal was, yeah, I got a set.
