BLF Ti: Update the switch

2 sets for me please, Rey. :)

It could work, problem is high resistance spring, and it cant take too much heat.

Take it easy, decide whether to update it or not, after you receive it.

I think the X6 switch can take more amps than the one with the Ti and can be easily modded for even less resistance.

The quality of the delivered switch is a bit doubtful and can not be improved (very thin spring that I could not bypass). This switch housing has its own threading so there is no retaining ring included. A replacement with a standard-Omten-on-17mmboard works fine provided there is a retaining ring for it with correct threading. I don't have one of those with correct threading spare so that is why I'm interested in the switch-set, not because of the switch (I have some), but because of the ring.

Thanks Jos, so the new switch would be an upgrade but the retainer is needed to complete the upgrade and is why one would get the convoy set. Correct?

corectamundo!

PayPal the same as the one we sent the light money to?

Rey what’s your PayPal? I know it’s listed elsewhere but might as well put it in the op here too.

Count me in for one upgrade switch Please!

Rey, I will wait until you mention when and how to make the Paypal payment! for this part.
I don’t want to jump to conclusions.

Just received my BLF Ti yesterday in the mail. Very pleasant surprise!

Thanks!

2 set for me, thanks.

I don’t suppose it’s possible to get just the ring?

Any idea if other hosts might come with a compatible ring? I have some Convoy S-series lights where I only use the head (for firmware testing), and could use the tail parts in other lights.

The Convoy S series seems to have slightly differing threads from the BLF Ti, except for the S7. Not everybody is having trouble with the switches. All of mine are fine, albeit with the weaknesses noted above. And the more competent replacement from Rey is only $2.50.

FWIW I tried both the S2 and S7 rings in the Reylight. Both are much too large in diameter.

Good thought though. Something out there other than the original X6 probably fits.

Sorry, paypal will be updated in OP.

Payment sent for two switches. Thanks.

My Light’s been delivered and kudos, Rey. Nice job. I see the issue with the switch. Can you put me down for one? Also, mine came without the rubber button, do you have any the right size?

I have one of the first batch BLF EE X6 and the retainer and switch fit nicely and should work fine as long as there’s a proper sized disc over the switch for the rubber button to seal to.

PayPal sent for 1

You can probably find something suitable in the hardware store, but weird enough Fasttech sells them as a dedicated switch part : https://www.fasttech.com/products/1616/10007333/1611614-iron-tail-switch-gaskets-for-led-flashlight-diy . I ordered them a while ago to see if they fit the small Omten correctly (they should) but they did not show up yet.

PayPal set for 2 sets

PayPal sent for 1 set.