Well, I've modded driver replacements in Lumintops, SkilHunts, Manker, and hopefully soon NiteCores, so the cost doesn't matter much to me. If I were to buy the Manker E14 II, similar light, for over twice the price at $65, I'd still want to replace the driver. Usually the cheaper lights are mod friendlier.
I finally had some success cracking open the stubborn glued up threads on lights I have over the weekend: S41 bezel, NiteCore MH20 bezel, 3 of SolarStorm K2 tailcaps.
I was surprised to see the S41 has no proper holes for the two pegs of the optics, like the S42 has. There also was no glass lens - not sure If I once again bought too early before the Astrolux kinks were worked out.
I got mine in the mail today. Doesn’t really work with my Keeppower protected 18350. I have the S41 18650 body tube though… how do I know which end I screw into the head?
Edit - I’m not sure if it even matters because my 18650 didn’t fit either way (Nitecore protected button top).
Yea, was afraid of that - too early on that one, as well as this one :FACEPALM:
I did get the very nice polite email from Mandy, saying the tube and USB cover will be sent soon, but they are still working on the USB cover, so, should work out. I damaged the USB cover anyways, and even though I got a solution for the short tube, would be better to get a spring back on the driver and get rid of the washer in the tailcap..
Not happy with BG support, I had no response after emailing them so I logged a complaint with paypal, they then contacted me and said “they would send me a tube but cannot until I cancel the paypal dispute deal with it! ” I cancelled the dispute 3 emails later no response…………… not looking good as i cannot re open a eBay dispute. Not the best customer service.
Just got this light and none of my unprotected flat top Keeppower and Efest 18350 batteries worked. The Keeppower got damaged, scratches the wrapper on the side and dented tail cap.
Also, got a BLF A6 18650 battery tube and none of the unprotected flat top 18650 batteries works: 25R, HE2, HG2, Q30, VTC6 and BD.
Bad USB cover pops out easily, poorly designed.