Nope, I took the brass off to be able to use any battery length easier, since the brass cap will not compensate (travel back and fort ) as well as the spring, depends what batteries one use.. I never measure through the brass cap, only regular tailcap readings and with the switch in the circuit.
I like to provide updates periodically but the truth is; the XinTD L2 spends most of its time looking good on my shelf. So far, all I've done is play with it while watching movies I've recorded from TCM. I can report that it comes on every time Cary Grant does and it's just as hot looking as Grace Kelly
I've had one on order since 03/17 and Hank emailed me on SAT with this message:
"The gap between the bezel and the body is a little big (about 1mm). We need to send them back to the factory for fixing which will take 2 weeks.
The items are already been on the way, do you need us to ask the carrier return it?
The gap on mine got wide when I reassembled it with the o-ring installed in the groove around the bezel. The light arrived with it below the lens. In fact, that's how it was when I took the review pictures . . .
Now, it's completely flat against the head. Sounds like Hank may be talking about a different issue, though.
The gap on the picture he sent is about twice the normal size. No big deal but since he offered to have it fixed, I thought that was great customer service. I'm just bummed it's going to take so long to get this light.
Doing stuff like that will keep you young forever!! Trust me, I know!!
Foy, I have searched the thread to see if there are any pictures/specs of this light connected with just ONE 18650. Could not find any! Have you ever run this in single cell mode, and if so, are there any pictures of it out there?
Ok, who’s got this one AND claim they can fit 2x 18650 protecteds in???
Just got one today, first impression is good.
Had only 5 minutes to fiddle before work, second impression is bad…
I cannot fit 2 betteries in even by a large margin. It will not reach to threads.
In short mode: it reaches 1.5 turns, O-ring is visible and no power up.
I believe the tailcap brass slug is jammed. Even with it working I doubt it will fit 2 protecteds.
I have mentioned a couple times about it. Remove the brass cap and is OK with any cells.The brass cap is OK for unprotected cells, mine came with 2 thin magnets. You can use one between two Sanyo UR18650F/M.
If non-anodized parts cannot touch non-anodized parts it wilt not power up, because anodizing doesn't conduct current.
I can fit two AW 2900 with the brass cap on and the flashlight works, but it's very tight.