I have checked current on both of my TR-J12 between driver and led. One has alot of brass around the driver and the other has mostly plastic and smaller brass middle.
Using Sanyo 2600 fully charged and partially depleted gave similar results .
TR J12 BRASS
3 CELL 1.42 HI , 0.88 MED 0.22 LOW
2 CELL 1.47 HI , .88 MED .20 LOW
TR J12 NYLON
3 CELL 1.41 HI , 0.86 MED , 0.21 LOW
2 CELL 1.45 HI , 0.85 MED , 0.19 LOW
Kramer, do you have a link to the Aliexpress retailer you purchased from?
Sure...
Couldn’t hold out any longer! My first multi-emitter light is now on the way. This really seems like a steal.
So the question that begs to be asked is: Why isn’t everyone getting in on this deal? Killer light and killer price from a good vendor.
Just tried to order one too, but in the cart it says the seller is sold out. So my search for a good multi-XML 2x26650 light continues.
Got it Thursday, very nice light. Bright as can be, throws about as far as my BC40 but at that lights up a MUCH LARGER hot spot, plus everything else in sight. Still kinda want to do the KD monster driver if I can get it programmed for a Turbo mode of like 3500 lumes, then a high that’s the same as the current high, med that’s the same and a low that’s the same since the High currently it can run at for a long time and the med and low modes are pretty well spaced, and the Turbo would only be usable for a little while. Overall, I quite like this light.
That would be sick. Lead the way, oh pioneer, and I shall follow!
Ok, so I posted a review of this store, if anyone else wants to chime in their experiences I am sure it would be helpful to others.
Hi folks,
Just got my Trustfire TR-J12 from this same Aliexpress retailer. All arrived in perfect condition and very well boxed. Using my 2x26650 Trustfire 5000mAh’s charged to 4.19v, on HIGH mode I get 4.10a
Finally I have a good working 26650 light. Thanks for posting about this retailer, they are as professional as it gets and sell real Trustfire products.
Just took it outside and put it up against my DRY NW on Turbo and somehow my J12 beat it. I came inside and did a ceiling bounce test between both to see what the meter showed. The Dry read 630 lux and my new J12 read 805 lux under the exact same conditions. Perhaps the fact the Dry is NW tint and the J12 has a slightly cooler tint must be the reason for it being slightly brighter. Whatever the reason, I find it amazing the Dry got edged out.
thanks richiee i ordered from ali express 1 of these as well.
Coupon code: 15noorder20120614 – coupon $5 for orders larger than $25 can be used on Aliexpress.com but only once per account.
30% off
45$ shipped they are normally 75-80$ each be quick guys sale end in like 9 days.
ridicoulous deal for a nice torch!
Holy cow, that is a smoking hot deal! Thanks for the link, I may have to go for a second one.
i see how my first one go then i might go back for seconds and thirds as gifts for family lol
Are you kidding me!!!
You’re stealing it at that price.
Yep, I checked and the coupon code stills works.
I’ve been trying to figure why there isn’t more hysteria about this light at this price. Great light at a great price with a proven vendor. I guess people prefer the form factor of the King better…
After seeing the issue Kramer had with his tail-spring, I decided to modify mine before a problem came up with it. I noticed the switch was the same on my Skyray 856 except the 856 uses a stronger gold plated spring soldered to the switch rather than a thinner chrome plated version as on this J12. Since my 856 has a bad driver, I figured I’d just switch them out. Works great and I doubt this heavier duty spring will suffer from any heat issues.
It’s down to $53.80 at DX now too.
I can think of 2 main reasons. Size factor first and foremost. Its just a pain to pack a 2-3, 26650 light, IMHO. I think the bigger difference though is how each design makes use of power. The J12 needs 3.6 - 7A from each of its cells in its smallest configuration. This IMHO pretty much rules out 18650 cells as a safe alternative. This is a very difficult load for even the best 18650 cells. Even 26650 cells, if continually deep cycled with this extreme of an application will start to feel the effects. Exactly how (and when) remains to be seen… increased internal resistance, diminished self discharge performance, decreased capacity.
Because of its power extremes I don’t think the J12 is a light suited for a battery novice. I don’t think its the kind of light like a 4D maglite where you can just load it up and run it till’ it dims, at least not repeatedly without unfolding some element of risk. I for one also don’t think its a safe practice deep-discharging protected cells and tripping their circuits. So I think the J12 is the kind of light that requires some disciplined use… But thats just IMHO.
Looks like the J12 has been reduced in price since I purchased mine from them for just over $53.00 recently. Now $50.39 delivered.