Review: Small Sun ZY-T08 2 x 18650 (Parallel)

Mario, you can order these from Manafont, but I won't really recommend them:

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/protected-trustfire-18650-37v-3000mah-rechargeable-batteries-2pcsset-p-7941

No one that I know of has found fakes at Manafont. I have two pairs and they work fine, but they don't have the advertized capacity. Seems to be some issues with shipping out batteries from China lately, though.

Yes!

Ok, kramer and scaru: Apparently my CK flat tops are overlapping the -B trace on the board, and the KP button tops are right at it, so why am I not having an issue with either? I've shaken it and even rode with it on my bike briefly and had no issues or mode switching, although the light is really too big for biking.

scaru pretty much nailed it…
If the +B of either cell touches that outer trace !! you’ve got a short across the batteries (-B to +B). Probably not a big deal with small button cells like the ones in olds picture, but flat tops and unprotected cells with wide/blunt +B could be a problem. I would be very cautious using the 27.5mm cells if the ID of the -B trace is only 24mm across. With protected cells is less of a concern though…. but still its not good practice to trigger the protection circuit on any cell.

THANKS!!! very useful information, I think I’l pass on this light… either that or get small button top cells.

Thats a good question…??? I can’t answer that one.
EDIT One possibility is that -B “looking” trace-ring (where scaru points to) is not actually grounded/connected to the -B battery tube on the battery side of the board.

It may be that or is the green insulator thing is elevated?

I bought a pair of them and have them in my Olight M3X. They are in a word awesome. And they are only about a dollar more. So however much mah gain they are over the 2400mah Trustfire Flames I don’t know, but I have read they are a higher mah battery vs the flames.

I would tell you to get the Xtar 2600mah batteries but they won’t fit in certain lights. I myself have great luck with Hi-Max. But then again they may not fit in certain lights. But typically work in most.

Kramer, do what I’ve done. I am guessing you have a bunch of the flat-topped Panasonics Rev. Jim sold a while back like I do. I use then in my King by adding a quick and simple button to them. Get these magnets from BIC for $1.79 . They are only 1mm high but 3mm wide so there is no chance they will reach the outer ring and short anything out. I put one on the center of the positive end then to secure it, then I use a superglue in gel form (only $1 for two tubes at my local Dollar Tree store) to apply a bead around the base of the magnet. This keeps it from ever dislocating if the flashlight is dropped. If you ever need to remove it you can chip/scrape off the bead of glue or use solvent then pop off the magnet.

For both TF batteries from Manafont, I find the 2400mAh version to be superior. My TF3000 only do 2500mAh or so, only 100+ more than the sibling, but the voltage sag is significant in it after a few months (no heavy use). TF2400 is more solid performer.

Thanks for all of your replies guys really appreciate it!

Damn flashlights is driving me crazy lol hardly sleeping. Keep on reading reviews and tips here at BLF and still can’t pull the trigger on my first 18650 setup lol

Good advice as usual JM… thanks!!

me either!

:open_mouth:

LOL…Make that 4 Amish!

Don't feel left out in the cold, fellers, I'm sure you have plenty of lights the rest of us don't have. JohnnyMac, I can tell you the ZY-T08 is pretty much the equal of the HD2010. Mine are about the same brightness, but the ZY's hotspot is about 15% smaller and more defined - I'm guessing due to the deeper reflector. I'm also expecting much improved run time with 2 x 3400mAh cells in it. But not really a light I needed: It doesn't blow the HD away and it's too large for cycling, so while it's a neat light, probably one I could do without.

Neither do I :O

You mean the size is more cumbersome than the HD2010?

"You mean the size is more cumbersome than the HD2010?"

Yes, I would agree with that. It's slightly longer and heavier. The shape of the tube is ok in the hand, but the HD2010 just fits like butta in your hand. The HD2010 is one sweet light on many levels. As far as overall ergonomics, I would give it the nod.

I don’t even have a C8 or - dare I say it - a Solarforce :open_mouth:

Copy that.

I have had TF3000´s that have LESS cap than Dinodirect 2400TF´s.

Yet, they gave me less Amperage also.

I have had one good pair of TF3000´s and 2 or 3 bad ones...