I recall some testing TA did there was only a 130 lumen difference between 2 and 2.5 amps.
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This is really a pretty low drain device, particularly if all 8 cells are used, each cell only needs to provide around 1.5A.
Using protected cells is more about your understanding and comfort with lithium cells in generally. I personally own 1 protected cell in the house and it was one I got with a review sample.
I opened up the GT today and got everything centered up, and the inside of the lens cleaned up. Only problem is it seems impossible to keep the dust out of the thing! Any tips on keeping the dust clear and touch free ways of cleaning the reflector? Possibly a rinse with 70% isopropyl alcohol and let it drip dry?
I opened up the GT today and got everything centered up
What caused the problem? We’re the holes over the screws too large or was it rotated away from the screws?
I would not touch the reflector. Just gently blow away any dust. If I can’t get it all, no big deal. I leave it there. It doesn’t bother me.
ulfm1:After some proplems with the local DHL i got mine yesterday!!!
In the night i compared the GT with my BK-FA30s Vostro and i’m very disappointed about the performance of the GT. She is equal to the Vostro but not brighter (in my eyes). I tested it with 4 Samsung 35E (from the Groupbuy).
Also i have the same brightness in Ramping and double click. Is this the normal way?
The GT and the Vostro should have about the same brightness. They are both pushing the xhp35-HI very hard. It can only get so bright. (I don’t know much about that Niwalker, but I’m assuming it is pushing it’s xhp35-HI very hard)
The difference is in the reflector size. The GT makes a smaller hot spot which makes it go a longer distance.
The difference in the GT between the top of the ramp 2A and turbo 2.5A is also not a lot. You get a few hundred more lumen since it is already close to maxed out. Your eyes won’t see much difference, but a lux meter does. Turbo also strains your batteries. 4 x 30Q only does 30 min before dropping out of regulation. At 2A, it will do 45-50 min.
Thanx to all who answered my question!
@JasonWW: i think the spot size of the GT is the same like the Vostro, but i have to proof it this evening.
hi, i ordered 05 of may. i just called DHL/netherlands. they couldnt find something. my question is does someone knows if the parcells are on there ways or stil @lumintop?
hi, i ordered 05 of may. i just called DHL/netherlands. they couldnt find something. my question is does someone knows if the parcells are on there ways or stil @lumintop?
They should be shipped this week, see the message from Texas_Ace on saterday 12th of may.
Just got a response. All of the shipments were delayed as they ran out of 35E cells and Neal decided to wait to travel to Lumintop until next week to help with the packing (it is a long trip).
The cells are supposed to show up on Monday, so they will ship them out next week. This goes for all the orders, lost and new orders.
Hey all … wasn’t sure if I should receive a tracking number or a rough idea when I would see my gt… I am #1133 and paid April 19th
Hey all … wasn’t sure if I should receive a tracking number or a rough idea when I would see my gt… I am #1133 and paid April 19th
What country are you in?
Have you asked Neal for your tracking number?
Kbdrake07:Hey all … wasn’t sure if I should receive a tracking number or a rough idea when I would see my gt… I am #1133 and paid April 19th
What country are you in?
Have you asked Neal for your tracking number?
I have not asked any one… I am in Virginia usa
JasonWW: Kbdrake07:Hey all … wasn’t sure if I should receive a tracking number or a rough idea when I would see my gt… I am #1133 and paid April 19th
What country are you in?
Have you asked Neal for your tracking number?
I have not asked any one… I am in Virginia usa
I know a lot of USA lights started showing up last week. Yours may still be on the way.
From May 2nd:
I just get the tracking info
if you still not get the info from DHL/fedex
pls pm me
Here is his link.
Bedankt Michiel, Jason.
Michiel, do you also know something about tax?
Bedankt Michiel, Jason.
Michiel, do you also know something about tax?
I don’t know anything about the customs fees or tax for the Netherlands. Maybe someone from there who has already received their light can give us more details about whether they had to pay a tax.
Mine came with registered shipping, not DHL, and just slipped through. If they catch it, tax is 21% of the purchase price, plus whatever the shipping company adds as handling costs, in case of DHL in one case that was 18 euro.
i dont know how mine is shipped. hopefully mine also slipps through.
Bedankt Michiel, Jason.
Michiel, do you also know something about tax?
I’m also in the last batch so i’m still waiting.
But all would be send with dhl now so i hope the declared value will be low enough.
GT in action!
In this particular light, if you use high quality protected cells like the 10A ones from IMRbattery, then the only real downside will be cost.
Cheap protected cells can suffer other issues like high resistance but that is the cheap protection circuits.
Are Lost packages reshipping? Is Neal now im LM?