Review: Convoy C8 XM-L U2 1B 1x18650 8x7135 Flashlight

Anybody know where I can buy this guide ? Or a similar one? :beer:

Fasttech has some options in their Flashlight Diy category. I use the plastic ‘butterfly’ shaped ones mostly, although I bought some of each type to have in stock.
I have not found any of this exact type yet.

Thanks Relic! I got also that butterfly on order but I like the one similar to the Convoy as it aligns the reflector to the emitter nicely. WIll keep looking. :beer:

Will it work with the Ultrafire C2/C8 Pressure switch ?

I have a few of the Lightmalls CLU3 anx I have the latest KDC8 XML2-U2 on order should be here any day I cant wait to compare them to each other!

My order arrived today and the ‘butterfly’ shaped one works.

Insulation Gasket

That’s a good question for Fasttech, maybe they will test it. :wink:
It depends on the threads. I do not have my Convoy C8 with me at the moment so I cannot swap tailcaps to see if they are compatible. When I get it back I will try this, if the question hasn’t been answered already.
Edit: Answered here :frowning:

Very tempting. The T4 7C Convoys are interesting too.

The max output - 2,800 mA vs 2,100 mA. No sense in getting the 2,100 mA (6 x 7135) version, go with the second one listed.

To select the other mode group, switch to low mode. In about 4 seconds or so the light will blink. Right after the blink, quick press the clicky. Now the light is in the other mode group.

Hi, does anyone have the patience to explain to the noob here whats the difference between the emitters XM-L U2-1B and XM-L T6-3C Tint? Output? Durability?
I really like this little flashlight, it will be my most powerful option (only have Sipik SK68’s and another generic 18650), the large OP reflector is exactly what I need.

Thanks for your time!

U2 1B will be [very] slightly more efficient, but much “cooler” in tint.

T6 3C is NW, probably the most common neutral white XM-L. 3C is actually to the coolish end of neutral white technically.

this might help….

Your explanation was very useful. Chart is a great bonus! Thank you!

no problem.

you can find that chart and similar stuff by running a google (image) search for “ANSI white” or “CREE chromaticity chart” if you need it later.

Great review, relic38 :smiley:

Seems like this is one of the best deals going for the venerable C8. At less than $16 it’s a no-brainer.

Yup, I keep thinking of a way yo build one for less. I can’t find a host nearly this good and come out less that $16 with all the bits in it.
In fact, that reminds me, I need to order two or three more for some friends. :wink:

I just received mine and i would order more if I could.

Hi,

I just got one of these today, and I was trying to remove the head, but it just won’t budge. I couldn’t remove the bezel either, that would move too.

Does Convoy glue those parts together or loktite them?

Does anyone know if this is the case, that the head-to-body and the bezel-to-head are loctited? If so, how can I remove them?

Thanks,
Jim

Jim

I don’t think so. Look at Relic’s first post. He got pic of disassembled parts.
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