So I had mentioned in the other colors thread that I thought this was just bare copper but I was wrong. It does have a coating to protect the copper finish and prevent tarnishing. That led to a very long conversation between Simon and I about copper and my preference for the natural patina vs. others preference for a more “new” copper look. We don’t know if whatever coating they apply will be enough to break conductivity at the tail with a half turn for a mechanical lockout. I would not count on it being a thick enough coating to be relied on for blocking conductivity though. As for some of the questions asked…
That is very much dependent on your opinion but if I didn’t like the translucent color I think I’d probably go with black for dramatic contrast instead of something closer to copper color. I think orange or green would look awful but again that’s just my opinion
No, it’s fully cooked.
I’m fairly certain this is pure 100% copper and not an alloy but I have to confirm.
Approximately very…very heavy. In other words, I don’t know but I asked Simon to provide the host weight and will post it here when I know.
As SKV89 said it is very difficult for Simon to view or post here due to the firewall in his country. :zipper_mouth_face: That is why I act as his officially unofficial representative here.
Isn’t all this quoting and thanking quite a lot?
I don’t always have the time to respond properly but I do as much as I can and I love it. It’s part of what makes BLF such an awesome forum. Kind/helpful/thoughtful people. :+1:
I’m just guessing but its probably a cooper alloy of C145 Tellurium. Easier to machine, longer tool life while machining, stronger, cheaper and close to the same properties as pure cooper. Just a guess though. :+1:
0K, quick question with regards to the above mentioned lighted tailcap. Related info for the version Simon uses here? Would it work with an H1-A driver?
I imagine it will be a decent pocket anchor. It’s gonna be heavy. I have copper AA lights that weigh as much if not more so than a aluminum 18650 light. Copper 18650 S2+ I bet will tip the scales at at least 5 kilos.
I got one a couple weeks ago… Just weighed it, 175 grams or so
It is pinker than I would think, so some alloy?
I ordered #2 last week…
I though SMO and OP would be nice
Sorry if this has been discussed in one of the multiple S2 modding thread, i can’t find a clear answer: is the A6 driver compatible with the S2+ and does the switch need replacement (the A6 driver needs a high amp forward clicky if i’m not mistaken)?
Essentially I’d like to turn this copper S2 into a copper A6…
Copper has only 30% better volumetric spec. heat capacitance compared to aluminum, so theoretically if aluminum S2 reaches 60C in 30 seconds, copper S2 would reach it in 30*1.3=39 seconds.
But, because aluminum S2 is black and copper S2 is bare metal finish, black S2 will loose more heat via radiation, so difference would be less than 9 seconds.
Heat capacitance as method of cooling is double-edged sword, since it will also take more time for flashlight to cool down.