Cool, I’ll send you a message later
You know I didn’t even see the size, it just looked about right on the finger lol, but you could still use it?
CRX is your modded light for sale?
Sure!
Here's the same auction on eBay.com:
(I was looking for different sizes on eBay and AliExpress, but didn't find any.)
Thanks, I was looking for some time last night for some tritium bits, but that is the nearest thing I could find other than plain vials. Shame they don’t do different sizes…… to be honest I was trying to find disks (like thin marker dots) but with no luck.
As it goes they have some pretty funky stuff in their shop, some of that carbon material is lovely!
Just found these on ebay - may be of use, just sticks right on! Comes in a variety of colours too LINK
Much cheaper here:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/EDC-Self-luminous-25-Years-DIY-Titanium-Chip-1-5x6mm-Tritium-Tube-Patch-Luminous-Tritium-Gas/32887049510.html
G0OSE:Just found these on ebay - may be of use, just sticks right on! Comes in a variety of colours too LINK
Much cheaper here:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/EDC-Self-luminous-25-Years-DIY-Titanium-Chip-1-5x6mm-Tritium-Tube-Patch-Luminous-Tritium-Gas/32887049510.html
Nice find, thank you for that!
Grrr……. they don’t take Paypal :person_facepalming: a quick search using ‘tritium patch’ found one that does though, bit more expensive.
I also found these rectangular tritium tubes. They are quite pricey though!
Replacing the optic in the FW3A isn’t hard. Simply unscrew and remove the bezel.
There is a bezel? I’m confused, do you have any photos?
Firelight2:Replacing the optic in the FW3A isn’t hard. Simply unscrew and remove the bezel.
There is a bezel? I’m confused, do you have any photos?
They mean the head and or retaining ring I imagine.
CRX is your modded light for sale?
No mate, this is a wee keeper
CRX:I actually had to hold down the MCPCB with a toothpick and pry off the optic, never had one that stuck before.
One of mine wanted to stick, and I think it was caused by flux in places where it’s not supposed to be. So it may be a good idea to clean the MCPCB if you open it up… or at least check to see if it’s clean.
On my 7A too:
Dang, just noticed 2 tiny beads of solder in this pic as well.
stephenk: Firelight2:Replacing the optic in the FW3A isn’t hard. Simply unscrew and remove the bezel.
There is a bezel? I’m confused, do you have any photos?
They mean the head and or retaining ring I imagine.
Fyi, the smooth end unscrews, leaving the knurling part, so there's a thread break between those 2 sections of the head.
G0OSE: stephenk: Firelight2:Replacing the optic in the FW3A isn’t hard. Simply unscrew and remove the bezel.
There is a bezel? I’m confused, do you have any photos?
They mean the head and or retaining ring I imagine.
Fyi, the smooth end unscrews, leaving the knurling part, so there’s a thread break between those 2 sections of the head.
Thanks, got it now. The gap between the smooth bit of the head and the knurling was so seamless that it didn’t look like there was a joint there.
Thanks, got it now. The gap between the smooth bit of the head and the knurling was so seamless that it didn’t look like there was a joint there.
I was just reading through and saw the references to the bezel. I also didn't see the gap at all (by comparison, the gap between body and head is quite visible) but I just tried twisting anyway, feeling stupid until it turned.
Both FW3As I’ve modded so far had small amounts of flux on the LEDs.
I would like 1 of each CRX.
I would need to order red GITD powder so an extra couple quid?
Sounds good.
xevious: ToyKeeper: JaredM:I was thinking about bezel up carry and how to mod/make a clip work for this.
I’m curious. What is the appeal of bezel-up carry on a FW3A?
One thing I like about bezel up is that the light can be cap brim mounted for use as a headlamp.
Good point. I don’t wear caps, but for those that do :+1:
I’ve always preferred bezel down carry, and actually never have used a bezel-up clip. But with the FW3A’s lack of a deep carry clip plus the sensitive, lightly recessed, and large switch often results in accidental activation (without my knowledge mostly). Lockout works, but 5 clicks to turn on the light all the time hasn’t won me over yet. I either always forget to lock it out or when I do then I’m surprised that it isn’t turning on.That’s not to say I’m unhappy with it, as I’m still adapting to the UI and ergonomics.
My thoughts on bezel-up here is that I think the switch might actually be safer from accidental activation inside my pocket (definitely debatable) and if/when it does happen, I can see that it happened quickly. Ergo is a wash for me, either way is fine. Downsides (pun?) are the your lens/optic is exposed and that the direction of the body taper would be reversed relative to the clip.
In short, I’m curious
Do a physical lockout. A slight turn of the head or tail achieves it easily on the FW3A. I do this by habit with all my lights as I absolutely hate parasitic drain, no matter how faint.