Has Simon ever thought about offering a diffusor for the light? Just a simple one to be stuck on the head. I think this would be a very practical addition.
Plenty of requirements that need a diffuser, for area lighting. I’ve been calling for a diffuser for the L6 for ages. That request is now redundant as I have a diffuser on the Q8.
Don’t they make Isopropyl Alcohol in a round opaque white bottle? Wonder if that bottle will fit either the L6 or Q8? Hmmmm….
Edit: Pay attention at the grocery store (take your tape measure) diffusers for all your lights are sitting around on the grocers shelves waiting for you to use what’s in em…
I’ve got older Keeppower 26650 with protection, and they quite tight. Since i have understood this new 27700 is about the same size as normal protected 26650, i think it might fit, but i’m not sure.
Those are protected cells so they’re likely to be as much fatter as the 26650’s that you found tight. I’d venture a guess that they won’t fit the L6.
With a rated 10A continuous discharge I don’t know if they’d drive the L6 like many of us use it. A stock light, should probably be ok. You might could hone the inside of the battery tube and get a snug fit, you’d have good run time with a stock light and 5700mAh capacity.
For those awaiting a good deal on the L6, it’s around $45 right now not sure BG or GB-…
Check the various deals/coupons and codes threads.
Edit: i must have dreamed it… can’t find it anymore. :person_facepalming:
Edit2: now i’m sure i’ve seen it. I actually wondered wether i would rather get another Q8 instead as they were about the same price - at that instant. Probably during that “black” weekend frenzyness.
Had the clear L6 and 26650 unprotected KeepPower black listed in this thread were just right in L&W.
Just got a Black L6 today to replace the modded Clear I sold and the same KPP black are pretty tight on OD.
I really doubt those 27700 are going to fit in either direction, especially if protected.
You weren’t dreaming, it was around Nov 15th. I got a CW Black one for bout $45. I was in the market for one for a while and think it is the best price I have ever seen.
It just arrived today. Will mod it soon.
I know the recommended battery for the L6 is generally the Keeppower ICR26650 5200mAh, but looking at HKJ's test it is very easy to find better performing cells. So I'm a bit hesitating. Why the KP ICR is considered the best match? Apart from size consideration, is it only because of its protection's circuitry, making it a safer choice for 2x configuration?
It’s been a long time since I read post one. The last update to it was 11 months ago. It does seem to be biased towards safety and not towards performance. For newcomers the protected cell is recommended.
Most folks here (modders) don’t run protected cells, though. They can’t, because they just don’t produce enough output.
My modded L6 pulls 17 to 18 amps with the Liitokalas for about 8,500 lumen.
It only pulls about 10 amps with the protected KeepPower 5200 for about 6,500 lumen.
That’s a big difference and clearly seen with your eyes. It’s also why almost all L6 modders use unprotected cells.
If your light is stock and you are worried about safety stuff then stick with protected. It is fine for lower powered lights. In fact, Orbtronic makes a 26650 protected cell with a 15 amp rating. I don’t know if it cuts all power at loads over 15A or just limits the load like the KeepPowers do.
Everyone using unprotected cells in series just need to follow a few safety rules. Always use a matched and married set and always check that the voltages are identical before charging.
Eh doesnt simon himself recommend to use keeppower icr? not that u must but i never heard that litokala was the main battery choice for this light and ive read almost the entire thread of this massive light. I will myself tho use efest batteries for this light once it arrives.