Balder SE-1 XM-L

I actually discharged one till i believe 2.1V open circuit and another time 1.7V open circuit.....so that's VERY low. But i recharged them immediately when i saw that the light was so dim. Still able to dump nearly 2.3A into the Xeno E03 when fresh, and nearly slightly over 3A in the Ultrafire XM-L drop-in so there's no damage i guess. These cells are good.

I have this torch. It's a winner. Mine draws 2 amps from a 4.1V 14500 trustfire. Pure flood power on a extremely nice built flashlight.

To all you talking about the IMR: Be advised this flashlight has a "reverse polarity protection", a nylon ring protecting the positive contact on the driver. That means flat top cells (such those BIO IMR's) won't make contact with the driver. It also has gived me some trouble with some of my trustfire flame 14500, but It can be solved using a magnet spacer. Anyway there's enough room for the protected 14500 + the 1mm spacer. ( I didn't have this small size magnets so I broke one and used the pieces)

I still don't know how to dissasembly the pill for removing this annoying "protection".

EDIT: you can check my wn review for forolinternas.com here: http://www.forolinternas.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2756

Its a nice torch, but I would like a more even design better. The head and tail "fatter" than the middle. Hopefully Balder makes one soon! they are really good priced!

More Tail cap readings

Orignal

Tail Cap readings

Ni-MH Trustfire Flame 14500(4.14v)

High 2.23Amps 2.45Amps

Medium 0.78Amps 0.74Amps

Low 0.06Amps 0.02Amps

New readings using 8 batteries

4.02v 2.06Amps 0.61Amps

4.05v 2.22Amps 0.68Amps

4.06v 2.18Amps 0.63Amps

4.08v 2.20Apms 0.67Amps

4.13v 2.40Amps 0.73Amps

4.14v 2.54Amps 0.75Amps

4.16v 2.53Amps 0.73Amps

4.18v 2.56Amps 0.77Amps

UPz, i always DIY a nipple with solder for my flat top IMRs, Panasonic, Sanyos.

My flat-top IMRs work(ed) just fine. Picked my one up from the PO this morning. I really am not fond of forward clickies in multimode lights.

Time to do some playing testing

Nice finish. Could do with some more threads at the head end.

Worked in the office - now at home refuses to emit light. Ah well, it isn't going to get used for dog spotting in the park tonight.

Don see if your readings are high as mine

Would if I could get it to emit light. Will need to have a look inside to see if it is something easily fixable or if I need another one.

Don: Check the battery positive contact. I had trouble with some 14500 on this flashlight due the "reverse polarity protection"

Wish it were. I've tried it with assorted NiMH, NiZn, alkalines, 14500, IMR 14500 and magnets where I thought it'd help.

It isn't the switch - it tests OK and jumpering with a wire still produces no light. Will need to see if the pill can be persuaded to come out and whip the insulator off the LED.

But first will take the assistant out to let her carry out her wide range of eliminatory functions. Then I'll get to do stuff without her "helping".

Some of my Trustfire 14500 had problems lighting the light it's the white ring - reverse polarity protection that effects this.

Just emailed them to see what their response will be - the problem is clearly in the pill and is therefore probably not user-serviceable.

I have received my Balder XM-L and I'm very impressed. This little Light looks even better than I thought and fits perfectly in my hand. Maybe I will treat myself another one with an XP-E.

Don, it appears you're experiencing the same problems I went through with my first SE-1. It must be a common error, which is definitely not good. Fortunately, the replacement and the XM-L I already had ordered from Tactical HID have been working fine, but this worries me a little about the brand. I hope it's exclusive to just the SE-1 model. Too bad, because it's an otherwise fantastic light.

I have been carrying my XPE version around for the last two days. It absolutely amazes me everytime I see how far this light throws. It is a great light and I have ordered a second XPE one. Being a fan of warmish XM-L lights because of the flood beam I have also ordered an XM-L NW version. I noticed you can take the head off so an XM-L should be great as a candle!

But can't tailstand!

My friends, I bought this torch too and I´d like to know if you guys think it´s better with the IMRs batteries instead the TF 14500. I don´t have any IMR so I need to buy some if you think it´s better.

Don's SE-1 failed after tests. I don't have any 14500 IMR's but my SE-1 T6 CW runs on 14500 Protected Trustfire Flame just fine @2A. Love this little pocket rocket!!

Thanks UPz

On my sample, it actually will tailstand when its turned on, but not the most stably. The rubber boot is firm enough to support it when the clicky is in.