In flashlights that use reflectors, itās the bezel and lens that push down on the reflector, which then pushes down on the led/mcpcb. Itās this contact pressure between the mcpcb and the aluminum shelf that causes the heat to transfer into the flashlight body.
So you donāt want to use Turbo if the reflector or optic is out or the bezel is loose/removed. With no pressure on the mcpcb, the leds could overheat within seconds.
A few flashlights use screws to hold down the mcpcb, but most only use the screws for anti-rotation purposes (FW3A) and they donāt apply any downward pressure. The designs vary from flashlight to flashlight. Itās best to not even turn on a flashlight if the lens or reflector is loose or removed. Moonlight or a very low level is usually okay for a short period of time, but be careful.
You were participating in an argument which you initiated.
As a reminder of, the rules that we all agreed to when we signed up:
Your first post accused another poster of being dishonest. That clearly violates rule #1
You then resorted to a personal attack towards said poster. This clearly violates rules #1 & #4. An argument can be made that it also violates rule #2.
Both posts have been reported. Please feel free to discuss the issue with the board owner.
In the future if you see other posters violating the rules I am sure he would appreciate it if you did the same.
racoon city knows the rules already, this just progresses a needless argument. You know, rule 4 and all ādrop the subjectā is probably the best course here
I wonder what they did do the full Ti version for heat. I think they tossed around the idea of a 3mm MCPCB or something.
In any case I ordered 1x stonewashed and 1x ti+cu. Considering this puts me at 4 FW3Aās I think 1 or 2 will make the WTS chopping block. Decisions decisions.
I also had a hard time deciding what finish to get. I like both the polished and stonewashed options but ended up going with the same 2 you got. Figured the copper would help heat dissipation more. Now to decide if and which of my other FW3As to sellā¦ haha.
BTW, I opted for the Express shipping option for $11 more. Does this make a difference?
I think it makes a difference in shipping speed, but probably not in ātime until shippedā. Being early on the list and paying for express shipping, youāll probably be one of the first to receive your lights.
Your rightā¦ we all know or should know, the Rules. We had to read them before joining BLF.
This whole thing has been completely unnecessary.
As Kindle eluded toā¦. the puplic confronting of Nev was uncalled forā¦ especially the way it was worded. There is but one administrator / moderator at BLF.
Private PM would have been a much better way to handle itā¦Or better yet, let the administrator ( sb56637 ) handle any perceived problem.
Instead, BLF Rules were broken to āconfrontā someone who allegedly broke BLF Rules. Then a downward spiral results.
Forgive me if itās been mentioned in in the thread before but itās a lot to sift through:
What level would I need to set my ramp ceiling in order to have it stop at max regulated output?
Iāve changed the level a couple times and donāt remember. I recall seeing 120/150 being max regulated so 30/31 clicks for the ramp ceiling config, but that seems pretty damn bright given turbo output with a freshly charged 30Q is only a little bit brighter than that.
I forgot to mention, Iām trying the 4000K 90CRI SST20 this time. Iāve tried 5000K 90CRI 219C before and hated it, just had the XPL-HI in my other FW3A, and that didnāt impress. The tint was great, but the light isnāt built for the heat at all and it stepped down way too fast. If I donāt like the SST20, I may just buy a flashing kit, throw some of my new 219Bs in it, and flash a turbo-limited firmware on it.
I didn't accuse anyone, so far, of being dishonest.
I made it clear that Nev should know better than to put the f-word in his avatar.
And you should know the difference, too, unless your first language is not English.
(Or maybe you're just trying to misrepresent my words.)
I defended myself after he attacked me, Einstein.
And suggesting that I broke three different rules by defending myself is a huge stretch of the imagination.
I have started a conversation about this topic with Mr. Admin, but like I said, I have no idea when he'll sign in next, and BLF doesn't need 900+ f-words littered all across the forum, so I handled it myself.
ā¦ Was this necessary?? . 
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