(AUS) Where to buy Carclo 105** optics?

Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts
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I bought a triple Nichia from IOS, along with a triple optic , but found that they don’t quite match up.

I’m planning on building an S3+ triple, and need a Carclo 105 optic to suit. A quick search of ‘Carclo’ in the common budget suppliers isn’t coming up with any hits.

So, where to buy some Carclo’s (or other compatible optics), that fit the IOS board above, on the cheap??

:beer: Cheers.

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Cutter electronics sell the Carclo triple optics, as do RS and Mouser. Not sure who has the best price though.

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I'm not sure if they have them in stock. It pays to ring them for stock levels.

http://www.cutter.com.au/proddetail.php?prod=cut861

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Cutter is the best so far @ $10 delivery + parts.

I was hoping to find a budget seller though…. Can’t understand why IOS doesn’t sell a compatible optic for the triple boards they sell, unless I’m missing something. :~

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This isn’t the carclo optic but it will fit the noctigon triple PCB if the legs are filed down slightly.

Kaidomain triple optic

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Thanks for the link. :beer:

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Was browsing and came across this store: http://www.ledsales.com.au/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=148_186_223
they may have something. They have some optics, do not say carlco.
I’ve not used them.

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Thanks, they have some nice stuff there.

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http://www.ledsupply.com/triple-carclo-led-optics

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I checked LEDSupply first, & balked at the $42 shipping, but just checked again, & they default to priority shipping. Selecting regular shipping brings it down to $6.50 plus parts.

Thanks.

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In the US but you could try China and believe or not they didn’t charge anything they wrote them off as samples and even sent drawings and corresponded with me it doesn’t hurt to try best of luck!
Oops here’s there link: CONTACT | Carclo Optics

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Cheers - I just ordered some from LEDSupply.

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Which ones are you after specifically? I bought three when I did my triple Nichia S2 build but preferred the narrow optic so I have the medium and wide frosted ones just sitting here not being used now…

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Hey LSX, (a belated) Thanks for your offer. I had not subscribed to this thread after I purchased from LED Supply, so missed your reply.

I, too, now have a spare frosted…

:beer:

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I found an Australian source X-ON | Worldwide Trusted High-Quality Electronic Components Distributor & Supplier

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Thanks aoeu, added to bookmarks for future reference.

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I too shall have two spares, as I ordered three. What this really means is I will HAVE to find uses for the other two. They are spares, not excess and it would be shameful, neigh a sin, to waste them.

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I’m sure Sinner could help you out with a couple of custom tri-edc hosts. :wink: