Got the 3 SST-20’s that I ordered for myself and two friends. Bodies are definitely a little bit darker than my XPL-HI. That, and the uncoated clip will actually help me to easily differentiate between the two, without having to mark one in some way. The buttons on two of the lights are as described by others. On the third, though, the button is like it is on my xpl. Guess they made the change some time during production of this batch. Maybe it’s because of the reduced output, but the SST-20s do not heat up nearly as fast on turbo vs the XPL-HI.
I switched out the new optics, and replaced them with the three optics from my YLP Gryphon G180. I haven’t been using it much, lately. And, it’ll be easier to replace them, now. Rather than having to get the replacements to my friends, later.
Left - original FW3A optic, Center - current FW3A optic, Right - optic from YLP Gryphon
That’s worrisome. They should heat up faster, not slower. It may be good to check and make sure the MCPCB has good thermal contact with the host, make sure the wire connections are solid, make sure the battery is okay, etc.
The SST-20 95CRI emitters are quite a bit less efficient and have lower Vf so they should pull more amps… which both lead to heating up faster. If they don’t, I’d be a little concerned about why not.
Yeah, my mistake. I actually just had the SST-20 at the top of the default ramping, not full turbo. I was using both in momentary at full ramp, and my XPL is set to ramp all the way to 150.
I’ll try to post a comparison photo tomorrow, but the only difference is how deeply it’s recessed. On the new one only the chamfered section is exposed.
placed an order for an SST-20 15 days ago and I’ve heard nothing at all. This was from NealsGadgets. I’ve emailed about 4 times, chatted a couple and have gotten zero responses. I understand folks get busy but to me this is inappropriate. Should I consider this fraud and report it? Call my CC company?
In fact, if you will GO HERE ON NEAL’S SITE and scroll down, you will find the statement quoted below….
NOTICE:“SHIPPING IS GOING TO BE DELAYED WHILE I WAIT FOR THE CORRECT OPTICS. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO WAIT FOR THE CARCLO OPTICS TO ARRIVE YOU CAN EMAIL ME AND SAY PLEASE SHIP MY LIGHT NOW. YOUR LIGHT WILL BE SHIPPED WITH THE NEW LUMINTOP PLASTIC OPTIC AND I WILL ALSO INCLUDE A GLASS LENS WITH IT SO IF YOU WANT TO SWITCH TO THE CARCLO OPTIC YOURSELF”
Here is a little background you must have missed: This came as a surprise to everyone, Neal included; when Lumintop did this. THIS POST is when Neal first notified us.
To Neals credit he scrambled for a couple of days & came up with the options solution.
Lumintop put Neal in a horrible position by doing this. As far as I am concerned Neal came through like a Champ in working out very acceptable solutions that should please most everyone.
You worried about Longevity and falling over early.
Apart from accidents and diseases.
Look at the FEmale side of your family. MUM Gran.
And Maybe Great Gran.
YOU are their Genes.
and their ages, at falling over, naturally. Will give you
an idea of YOUR potential of life.
Unfortunately apart from my mum at 98 yrs.
Going back 4 generations, mine all fell over on 3 figures.
I don’t want that long thank you. Toooo Farkin’old.
