Questions about Fire Foxes FF5 HID

I like the 6000k better

I did not expect that! What do you like better about it? Thanks for sharing knowledge with me

I have the FF5 in 4300k. From my understanding of HID lights the 4300 is going to give you the highest output. I also the FF3, and FF4. This one blows them away in terms of throw distance and total output. It also seems to manage heat better than they did as well. Never had an issue with HIDs or bulb life. The main thing to remember is if you are running a HID light you don’t want to turn it on for a few seconds and cycle doing that. There are components like salts within the capsule that need to fully heat up and fully crystalize upon cooldown before being restarted. Sure it will light up but it may not be good for bulb life. But take not of the manufacture in the second post where he said no one has ever worn out a bulb from 2009 FF1 thru the present FF5.
HID take a bit more precaution when using due to UV light created and heat generated especially at the lens. But in a compact light, the FF5 is smaller than my ThruNite TN42-same height but smaller diameter head, it destroys that light in terms of output. TN42 is roughly 650K lux and 2000L, whereas the FF5 is 1.2M lux and 10,000L.

This is great info thanks! Honestly, I was thinking of getting the 4300 even if was a little less power because I’m looking to get into non-6500K lights (my entire collection!)

What batteries are you using?

Would anyone suggest a different seller than Neal? I’ve had great experiences buying from him so I’m leaning in that direction

Thanks again

Thanks for the info, has anyone done a runtime test on the FF5 yet?

I’m interested in the heat management and how long can it be powered on the low mode using high capacity cells.

I sold my FF4 a year ago thinking that HID no longer could compete with LED but the FF5 is looking great in terms of performance for the size.

Hey thanks for the help. Just ordered from Neal with all the accessories (: can’t wait to get this bad boy… I have an Acebeam W30 LEP but as amazing as it looks, it’s not very “useful”. (:

I prefer cool white, the thing is a beast under 1m it will quickly burn clothes, melt plastic. Haha everyone should have one.

Haha seriously???

Is it just the color you prefer, the look? Sounds like the 4300 is more powerful. Might have to get one of each I think (:

Seriously, you got to have one, fun to play with but this aint no toy. At out in the bush where there isnt light they are a daymaker.

Ya so sweet… I ordered the 4300K a few hours ago from Neal along with all the accessories and chose the fastest shipping. Gotta take stock of my batteries - needed some new 18350s for my Noctigon KR4 2000K that’s coming (:

What an addictive hobby huh? I never thought when I was a kid that there’d be devices like this. Can you imagine what they’ll have on another 10, 20 or 30 years?

Make sure your cells are short. Even 30q cells with very small button tops are very tight nearly unusable. Flattops I believe are recommended. The light has the throw of the blf gt but with 4 times the lumens. All that in a much smaller light. But be safe, this needs treated like the hotwires of old. I would be careful of temperature shock and the lens. Also be careful where you put the light when putting it away, don’t put it right in your coat pocket because it will melt your clothes or burn you. But have fun because it is insanely powerful.

Wow, I can’t wait to get this thing. What cells would you recommend? Max power is all I care about. Run time is not an issue because I’m going to keep extras when I’m out :slight_smile:

Hello, the battery life of 8 batteries is about 100 minutes, which is more convenient to use. The battery is built-in and can’t be taken out. Due to the battery logistics delivery is very troublesome, many logistics companies do not mail, so the sale of foreign countries is suspended. thank you

Hello, the battery life of 8 batteries is about 100 minutes, which is more convenient to use. The battery is built-in and can’t be taken out. Due to the battery logistics delivery is very troublesome, many logistics companies do not mail, so the sale of foreign countries is suspended. thank you

Hello, FF5 battery is four batteries in series, the battery terminal power is about 120W, FF5 start speed is fast, so the starting current is large, FF5 needs to use flat 18650 power battery without protection, there is no need to worry about battery over discharge, because there is a protection circuit inside the FF5 battery rack. thank you

Hello, FF5 uses 4 batteries in series

Hello, FF5 uses four batteries for about 45 minutes

Hey guy,

First of all, 4 in series blows my mind!

But i’m a little confused about the batteries. On Neal’s site, it shows a little battery holder that looks removable into which you insert 4 cells.

And the one of the accessories I bought was a battery tray that I assumed functions in the same way. I.e. put 4 cells in

Hello, the HID flashlight needs 4300k. 4300k has strong penetration. It is more suitable for use in rainy and foggy weather. In addition, the luminous efficiency of 4300k is also higher