FastTech SolarStorm SC01/02/03 lights

I am using CR123A primary in the SC03s I am keeping in my cars’ glove compartments. From what I understand, Lithium primaries are better for glove compartment use due to their long lives and extreme temperature tolerance.

My extremely scientific conclusion is “Them lights put out plenty o’lumens with CR123A” :slight_smile: The battery will probably last less than 10 minutes on High mode!

hmm… I never try to light it that long, I should give it a try and see how long does it last on HIGH mode and see if there’s any protection against heat :slight_smile:

Lights with electronic switches have always a parasitic standby current, how high this is depends on the driver. Just think of that(or test it) if you want to use a light in a glove box for longer periods….

Hmm . . . do these (particulalry the SC01 which I'm due to receive in a few days) do tailcap lockout easy enough because I do intend to keep it in a glovebox?

-Garry

This is what my FT package is going through. Kings Park isn't my regular post office, so could show up today, could take a week more...

Date & Time
Status of Item
Location

April 9, 2014 , 11:23 pm

Delivery status not updated

April 9, 2014 , 10:10 am

Processed through USPS Sort Facility

KINGS PARK, NY 11754

April 9, 2014 , 9:23 am

Out for Delivery

KINGS PARK, NY 11754

April 9, 2014 , 9:13 am

Sorting Complete

KINGS PARK, NY 11754

April 9, 2014 , 8:14 am

Arrival at Unit

KINGS PARK, NY 11754

April 7, 2014 , 9:01 pm

Processed through USPS Sort Facility

JAMAICA, NY 11430

April 7, 2014 , 9:37 am

Processed Through Sort Facility

ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS)

Origin Post is Preparing Shipment

April 1, 2014 , 9:54 am

Processed Through Sort Facility

SHENZHEN EMS, CHINA

March 31, 2014 , 2:45 pm

Acceptance

CHINA

That will work if I don’t like them. Or maybe trade one for a mod on another one. They should be here in a week or two.

DayLighter - does a 18350 fit in the SC03?

No Tom… it won’t fit

the tail cap be turn just about 1” and it lock the light (SC03) :wink:
so no worries about draining the battery here :smiley:

Well if anyone doesn’t like the SC01 then I can say the Roche F6 is flippin’ awesome for a few bucks more. I think it was $22 at Fasttech with the BLF discount.

But that's apple's to oranges, AA/14500 / 18650. Perhaps you mean SC02?

-Garry

Ahh, yes, sorry. Whichever one takes the 18650, the Roche should be a good alternative.

Crap, would have been a nice option... Might be enough wall thickness to shave it out with a lathe , but I'm clueless there.

Edit 4:08PM: USPS status is now delivered! So, should be there when I get home... I'll report this eve.

Ok, got them!! Here's some comparative pics.

In the packing with a G10:

With a few recognizable AA's and Mini-01:

Just the AA's:

More:

Ok - the good news is these lights are pretty hot with good LIon cells.

SC01 w/Sanyo UR14500P 840mAh @4.20v, 1.62A tailcap - lumens: 544 @start, 513 @30 secs, throw: 5 kcd

SC03 w/Efest IMR 550 V2 @4.20v, 1.60A tailcap - lumens: 517 @start, 466 @30 secs, throw: 4.5 kcd

  • These #'s do seem consistent for this level of amps and an XM-L2 T6 emitter (comparable to my BLF mini-01)
  • The 2 lights appear to have the same exact reflector (same size, etc.)
  • all trim that looks like SS does appear to be real SS (bezel, around the switch, clip)

So far, looks like a real bargain on these lights. Threads were dry, but little Nyogel makes a big diff. Now to see how they dismantle...

Can you please measure brightness on low mode? Thanks.

Deal, I am still working on the 15mm FET 15DD (East-92 type driver) in a SK68 haven’t tested yet…or any of the 15/17/20DD FET drivers

Oh boy... The lowest I can set low seems to be 56 lumens. But... With the light off, if you hold the switch down, it starts ramping up, and the first level is 14 lumens. I'm really not sure though about the lowest you can set low mode. Seems like the #'s are all over the place, and once you raise low, it's hard to get it back low. ............ If you can understand that, I envy you!

This programmed low mode is rather confusing to me right now....

Edit: I can't seem to budge the head from the body tube - not sure if glued or one piece. I got the bezel off though, definite SS, 1 o-ring under the glass, nothing between the glass and bezel. The star is screwed down by 2 screws, there's definitely an aluminum plate that the aluminum star sits on. There's some thickness to the star/pill top combo. I tried pushing the driver out from the tube, and tried unscrewing the star/pill from the top - no luck either way. It seems like this may be it for the light.

Weird -- there are 3 wires soldered to the star, not two. Labeled: L-, L+, and V-. Anyone ever see anything like that? I haven't.

Reflector dimensions: 20.7mm outer width, 13mm outer depth.

I'm pretty certain both lights have 17mm drivers -- may be useless info if can't get access to the pill or driver though...

Thanks for the lumen measurement and comparison pic.
Just ordered the 14500 version.

How does it behave on nimh?

Just popped in a Eneloop Pro (from Chibi) and got 102 lumens on high.

Hi. Would you recommend the SC03?