Small Sun ZY-T08

I just did and it works perfectly. So now we know.

I might add that even the Xtar 18700 2600mah batteries fit in this thing. There a little snug. That’s what I have in it.

Hmm… since I already have an STL-V2/6 maybe I’ll just chuck in an SST-50 4 amp driver and see how it goes. If it overheats into oblivion oh well, I’ve learned something new. But if it doesn’t then that’ll be awesome :slight_smile:

Slew,

I thought about dedoming this thing, but I’m afraid I’d mess it up. I have learned to leave well enough alone. That way I will remain happy with my purchase. I have the menatality if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

At first I actually messed mine up, I used a pocket knife and a file, which in hindsight is pretty stupid.

If you have an ‘exacto-knife’ or something similar you can dedome it if you have adequate access to the LED.
I myself used a box-cutter (same as those american knives) and had to dedome while the emitter was still on the star, while it was still wired into the driver. So I was sticking the knife into the head to dedome it. I only had enough wire to move the star directly horizontal so I could chip bits off slowly.

Dedoming does increase throw, but it’s not such a major difference. It also isn’t hard, but if you ever do dedome it (successfully) you won’t regret it.

If you can get close access to the emitter then all you do is get a knife, slice off a large chunk of the silicone, then chip away at it until the surface is uniformly flat (also do it until you ALMOST reach the sulfur in order to take out most of the dome), then just polish it with some water and a soft cloth.

Could I use CR123 batteries with this light? If I did, what would the differences be? How would it affect light output and run time?

Probably can’t use cr123. Likely uses direct drive.

Uh…Anyone interested in a really nice TC40 clone…lol I like the smaller or compact throwers
better and the paired battery tube. Im putting this one on my list…

Thought you guys would never stop with the XM-L witch hunt. Every where i look someones
tearing a dome of a brand new sparkly LED. And then buffer , didn’t someone wax their XM-L??

The de-doming effect is much more pronounced with luminous LED’s…Wonder what a P7 would
do minus the big bedroom window it has? Now, that you can stick a knife or fork into

Well I like this light so dang much that I ordered another one today from Manafont for $26.26 shipped. I told Rick today I know of no other light under $30 that will touch this one for quality and throw. The beam on this light is perfect outdoors.

Looks nice , and looks to throw some as well …

CR123 - Primary ? = 12v

18650 voltage is ? = series 8.4v

Hope mine gets here soon …

Old,

Your gonna love it. I got Rick to buy one. I told Rick he will like this light better than he does the Small Sun ZY-T13. It out throws the T13 by about 15% roughly, and I think the quality is better.

THe light is two cells in parallel so 2 cells in their place will likely fry the driver if it’s designed for 1 cell operation.

I know a good lanyard wrap you could do to that light ....

The thing folks don’t realize about the Small Sun ZY-T13 is the cutout like keyway gap in the head threads that screws to the tube. I didn’t like it. You don’t notice it until you take the head off. But it was rough as all get out. This ZY-T08 doesn’t have that. And the machining is a lot better in my opinion especially around the head. And so is the anodizing.

Here’s a couple more photos.


That is an awesome looking light!!! I can’t wait!!!

Rick,

You will love the head on this light and how it is machined. I especially love the battery machined out slots. The Xtar 18700 2600mah fit perfectly in this light. No problems whatsoever. Like I said I am sold on this light.

Mine only shipped a few days ago … Drats !

Mine shipped yesterday due to they were out all week… :cry:

Payment was confirmed on the 30th. They still haven’t shipped mine. How is it during Chinese New Year? Do they not ship for the entire month?