Review: Solarforce P1

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I want a P-1 that: will use a 26650 cell.

tail stand.

Then I would purchase one. >)

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I got my yellow P1 today, along with the "new" Solarforce drop-in. Very nice combination. A couple of observations about the P1

-It is very lightweight. Amazingly light, esp with 2 x cr123 in it

-Not a good glovebox light because the forward-clicky is exposed and may get accidently triggered

-Does not tailstand.

-I love it in yellow. Easy to find, low-glare, even the bezel is not glossy, but a flat black

-There is a small gap between the tailcap and the body, I presume for the addition of a Solarforce lanyard ring. I will probably drop an "o" ring in that spot to make it look more finished.

- If you are allergic to the fumes that fresh plastics give off, you may want to let this host sit out in your garage for a week or so. It comes out of the packaging with a real strong plasticky smell (I'm sure someone here can correctly name that odor) that some may not like. Give it a couple days to aerate.

This may be my favorite Solarforce light for use around the house. It's just cool.

Actually, this is a very nice option to have available. I work at a power plant, where electricians are not supposed to have metal-bodied flashlights (everybody has a Mag though...). This is a good option for working in electrical enclosure where shorting/sparking, etc. is a bad thing. If I couldn't carry my normal P60 host and needed a nice light, I would definitely go for one of these... Probably the Yellow, even though it looks like a Pelican derivative. Now, why can't they just throw in some glow powder and make the ENTIRE BODY GITD???

How awesome would that be?! All I can say is, "Coke in a glass bottle!"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Coke

I love me some of that!

I would push my Mother off a bridge for a Coke in a glass bottle. Not a tall bridge, mind you, but a bridge nonetheless. There is a tool store close to where I live that has an old Coke machine waaaaay in the back that only takes dimes. Ten cent Coke. Suckers! Sometimes I go in there just for the pop.

Evil, "HAHAHAHAHAHA!"

You know what we call Mexican Coke in Germany? Coke.

At least here in Texas, you can buy Mexican Coca Cola in glass bottles (sweetened with Real Sugar!) at most any Wal Mart. You can even buy it by the flat at Sam's clubs. Most grocery stores have it as well! It's usually around $1/bottle and is much better than the corn-syrup sweetened Coke they manufacture in the USA...

Can we use this thread as an example of hijacking??? JEEEeeeezzzzzzz, from a S/F review to the benefits of Mexican Coke...

Sorry, but no; this can't be considered a hijacking. It's actually a full-out derailment. In fact, we went so far as to completely remove the rails, sell them for scrap metal, and then used the income from that to satisfy our Coke addiction!

:bigsmile:

Is it the same smell that's in a Harbor Freight store, you know, the smell of China? I have a Chinese made motorcycle helmet, and even after riding at 80 mph for hours, and letting it sit in the garage all winter, the thing STILL smells. My Chinese shotgun smells the same too. I can't imagine working in one of those plastics factories.

Thanks for the great review Foy, I plan on getting one of these at some point.

I don't know about anybody else, but I found that quote so funny.

Oh, and Keltex, I'm on my way!

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I know mexican/asian (pretty much the same), american and european coke. And although its TOTALLY off-topic (Foywontfindout) I dont understand why you guys have to drink that syrup stuff. I think thats one of the reasons Pepsi is bigger in the US. If you want a Pepsi here, you really have to search. Some cinemas have contracts with Pepsi, but those are so few.. and btw, mexican/asian/european coke is almost the same. I couldnt find any difference in a blind test.

We can buy it in 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 plastic bottles. glass bottles and cans are available 0.33 and 0.5 I think. Maybe shape up a group buy for coke.. I guess you could fill a whole ship. :D

Offtopic:

As a low quantity Coke user, I don´t even know what´s in EU Coke, not Corn Syrup as in US you say?

About that smell, of plastic or is it more like rubber?

I bought some chinese extension cord and cannot keep it inside (outdoor use so no prob) still smells after years. Some car floormats smell when new and they kinda make some pain to your nose when really intense.

A good point that one, I´m quite a picky nose :P

So, considering this for only work and outdoor use.

BTW trooplewis: Is the gap in Yours bigger than in Foys pics?

No, the smell of the P1 is definitely a resin of some sort.

Mexico/Asia: cane sugar

EU: beet sugar

I found a yellow o-ring that is the correct diameter, it looks pretty good

Unfortunately, the yellow o-ring is too thick, and does not allow the tail cap to be screwed all the way down, which means no electrical contact, and therefore zero lumens out-the-front.

So I had to go with a green o-ring, which allows the torch to function normally

I was thinking about getting this one for work, since it would make a good loaner when i am in the warehouse.......might have to get one this friday......

I have that light and it is quite nice. I removed the clip, looks better that way.

One other thing about the P1; With the Cr123 sleeve removed, the tube is still very narrow. I measured it at 18.75mm. Some of my HiMax 2600's fit snugly, some will not fit at all. Just beware of that when you order batteries.