[Available again! - BLF special edition light] new Sofirn AAA twisty high CRI 5mm LED

Hmmmm, I don’t…. but I actually never thought about it either. :+1: It sure couldn’t hurt, I think I’ll give it a try & start lubing those O-ring grooves.

I do, maybe every other time, thinking it might help seal out moisture and water.

OK, here is the deal on the SuperLube confusion……

THIS is the SuperLube I use on my lights for threads & O-rings. It will not harm Silicone O-rings, it is a Synthetic based grease. (see below \ )


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THIS is not the SuperLube I use. It is a Silicone base O-ring lubricant. It is not suitable for Silicone O-rings. ( see below \ )

SuperLube website link

Regarding stuff to grease threads and O-rings I use Nyogel 760G, I bought a small tube at NKON.nl: https://www.nkon.nl/flashlights/armytek-flashlights/armytek-nyogel-760g.html

Edit: More info on flashlight lube and grease at CPF: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?126645-Comprehensive-Grease-and-Lube-Thread

However lubing the threads and O-rings of both my Fenix E01 and Sofirn C01 does not dramatically decrease stiffness… It does make the twisting slightly smoother though.

From defloyd77:
Which shipping method did you choose? It’s kind of odd that nobody in the States has seemed to get their C01 yet, but somehow you got a light, albeit the wrong light, in 18 days. Mine’s still in China!
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Here is the tracking from Aliexpress,it surprised me more than it did you.That is one reason I didn’t think the sc31 had anything to do with my sc01 order.I thought that I bought the sc31 during a flash sale then forgot about it!
I ordered 2 5600k sc01’s Sunday.As for shipping,I’m getting whatever the free shipping is.

Delivery

2018-11-28 14:22:00 [ US17331 ]

Out for Delivery

2018-11-28 09:09:00 [HANOVER,17331]

Sorting Complete

2018-11-28 08:59:00 [HANOVER,17331]

Arrival at Delivery Office

2018-11-28 01:18:00 [UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ]

Arrived at USPS Facility

2018-11-28 00:47:00 [HANOVER,17331]

Departed USPS Regional Facility

2018-11-27 23:36:00 [HARRISBURG PA DISTRIBUTION CENTER]

Arrived at USPS Regional Facility

2018-11-27 16:30:00 [HARRISBURG PA DISTRIBUTION CENTER]

Arrived at USPS Regional Facility

2018-11-27 03:25:00 [WHITE PLAINS NY DISTRIBUTION CENTER]

Departed USPS Regional Facility

2018-11-27 02:35:00 [STAMFORD CT DISTRIBUTION CENTER]

Arrived at USPS Regional Facility

2018-11-26 06:33:00 [STAMFORD CT DISTRIBUTION CENTER]

Arrival at Sorting Center

2018-11-25 18:48:00 [UNITED STATES OF AMERICA USUSJFKF ]

Processed Through Facility

2018-11-17 04:29:00 [CHINA,GUANGZHOU EMS]

Acceptance

2018-11-16 19:45:00 [CHINA]

Posting

2018-11-16 19:45:00 [GuangDongShengGuangZhouShi 51001020 ]

silicon =\ silicone

But y’all knew that.
Pardon the digression.

2018-11-20 23:10:00 GuangDongShengGuangZhouShi 51001020 Posting

2018-11-23 09:51:16 GuangDongShengGuangZhouShi GUANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center

2018-11-23 09:51:16 GuangDongShengGuangZhouShi GUANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center

Haven’t had any updates since 23rd.

Ordered mine Nov. 10th. Still in the “Origin Post is Preparing Shipment” stage.

Oops… :person_facepalming: . Fixed it. :+1:

:wink:

Kaidomain triple SST-20 3000K ; C01 3200K; Nichia E21A 3500K; C01 3200K

^ That photo really makes it look like there’s a lot of tint difference. I can’t imagine it’s that significant to the naked eye.

That C01 on the right is definitely rosier than the C01 on the left, though.

I do not trust any photograph to show true distinctions of color between lights. Given all the compromises taken between taking the photo itself, and then transferring it to another very limited range medium, even a very slight difference can be compounded greatly.
I would find it much more trustworthy if both of the C01s had been side by side, so that the distortion caused by the much brighter other lights would have been evenly distributed. There is a reason why most photos like this one carry the disclaimer that the only valid comparison that can be made is one of intensity.

Side by side there is quite some tint variation among the 3200K Yuji leds. They are all nice and high CRI but some are rosier. The rosiest ones have slightly less CRI btw.

Here’s a shot of the new kids on the block (Sofirn C01) and a grandpa (Arc-AAA circa 2003, w/Nichia-GS)

and some beamshots, of course.

The Arc-AAA has a great in-hand feel that has gotten even better with time. It may not be as hi-cri (nor as affordable) but it still works for me.

Nevertheless grandpa’s gonna rest (probably as back-up) while the kids do some of the (daily) work.

First C01 delivery in the US :slight_smile: Good to hear.

Thanks for your pictures: great to see the C01 next to an Arc AAA :heart_eyes:

I look forward to 2028 to us looking back on the C01 to see if it has aged as gracefully as your Arc :smiley:

Yes, I ordered during 1st 300 batch (10-Nov) and they got here yesterday (3-Dec), less than 4-weeks which is above average from my previous experiences. It might have helped that I ordered several other Sofirn items at the same time :blush:

Not that it practically matters because both tints are hi-cri and serving their purpose as low-level illumination but the 5600 looks to be slightly narrower than the 3200.

See 5600 on left, 3200 on right.

Oboy. Hovering over the Track button, two lights have reached some USPS sorting system in San Francisco.
And they didn’t even get their feet wet. Ali’s Order info still thinks they’re in transit in the country of origin.

They’ll get here. The mail carrier is getting used to bolting out the front door as he reaches the mailbox.

USPS says mine are out for delivery today. Time to start charging some AAAs.