Cheap Alternative for Lumintop TD-15X XM-L T6-1A ?

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Hello

2 weeks ago I started a thread about best 18650 thrower. I got many replies for witch I'm very grateful...but I still not decided what exacly I want :S

You know,the more you read the more you want... I just came across this thread http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=306895 where some guy made a nice comparaison shots. I'm amazed how the XM-L @ 2.5A performs!

My question now is: Is there any cheap light on 1/2 18650 (or 1 + possibility to use 2 with an extra extent tube) ?I mean,in ~30$ budget. Any chances?

Thanks a lot in advance :P

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OK,I think I found the right one - http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=11097 :)

Anyone could tell me where can I buy an extension for this flashlight?

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What about this one? ... it is already built for 2 18650. Or that.

Brinyte XML-900 from DX 33.90

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Review of it here - http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/1010 :)

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I've just taken delivery of one.

For a start even with a gale of a following wind and a downhill run it's no where near 1000 lumens. .......probably 5-600 at best. It appears to be seriously underdriven. My mm shows 1.4 A on high (for comparison it shows my Q5 WF-502b draws 0.97A). That said, in its present configuration it should be a runtime king.

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Which one do you have Tas? The KD C8 or one of the three that is linked?

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Beware that if you manage to get an extension you may fry the driver. There are many that runs just on 3-7/4.2V. As usual KD specs are a bit lacking.

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This http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=11103 (Cree XML T6 1000 Lumen 5-Mode White LED Flashlight (2*18650))

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Yeah,I've seen it :) This torch draws from 2.5 to even 3.5A so I think it's the best I can get. I could also buy a new 3.5/4A driver and push it even more.... :)

Thanks all for response!

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P.S. Do you know if Kaidomain can lower the price on the envelope/box if I ask them for it?

28$ to Europe = tax :/

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I can't find a packet from KD, so I can't check, I'd be suprised if they didn't do the same as DX as mark it as a gift and $5.

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All the KD parcels I've had have had a value like $16 (And that's presumably in HK$ which makes it not much over a euro).

Even US$16 should be acceptable everywhere in the EU except Denmark.

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Ahem, 1,4A from two batteries is equal 2,8A from one.

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It is?.well bugga me...I did join here to learn, so that at least is happening.