Here’s a tip for removing the bezel. Loosen the upper head from the light engine section first, this takes pressure off the o-ring on the glass and makes the bezel much easier to turn due to less friction.
Why didn’t I think of that sooner. Duh.
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Jason is there some shots of the Gt in bits, as in the whole thing? I have seen the ones with the carriers all in bits, but the head is in 1 part. If there are some, may be useful to pin them to the 1st post for those of us yet to battle opening it. I’m sure I saw some in the depths of a thread….
I’m waiting for the new led’s before I’m even trying. I suppose they will be some months off yet? (I read Lumintop may do something ?)
Jason is there some shots of the Gt in bits, as in the whole thing? I have seen the ones with the carriers all in bits, but the head is in 1 part. If there are some, may be useful to pin them to the 1st post for those of us yet to battle opening it. I’m sure I saw some in the depths of a thread….
I checked and I don’t really have any good shots of the head taken apart. I’ll work on finding some and add them to the main GT thread post #3 with the other pictures.
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Guys please remember that if you follow ChibiM excellent pics and tutorial on removing the spacers on the gt battery carriers you will be removing the only protection the gt has for installing the batteries the wrong way. As long as you are careful, no problem, however it only has to happen once to really screw up this monster light. Cheers!
Guys please remember that if you follow ChibiM excellent pics and tutorial on removing the spacers on the gt battery carriers you will be removing the only protection the gt has for installing the batteries the wrong way. As long as you are careful, no problem, however it only has to happen once to really screw up this monster light. Cheers!
+1… Well said.
Also remember you are on your own if you decide to do this.
If you screw up that one time & burn or blow up your light… don’t complain. You did it to yourself. Any warranty WILLNOT apply.
BE CAREFUL IF YOU DO THIS!!!
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.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
Guys please remember that if you follow ChibiM excellent pics and tutorial on removing the spacers on the gt battery carriers you will be removing the only protection the gt has for installing the batteries the wrong way. As long as you are careful, no problem, however it only has to happen once to really screw up this monster light. Cheers!
Yes people please be careful!
And all of you members in the U.S. that have those older battery carrier lights, Acebeam Lumintop, Phoenix, Thrunite and such, I’m willing as a public service to take those off your hands, so PM me and we will set something up (might be willing to pay for shipping for the really dangerous/possibly lethal 6-8 cell non protected carrier lights) so I can dispose of them properly for you!
p. And all of you members in the U.S. that have those older battery carrier lights, Acebeam Lumintop, Phoenix, Thrunite and such, I’m willing as a public service to take those off your hands, so PM me and we will set something up (might be willing to pay for shipping for the really dangerous/possibly lethal 6-8 cell non protected carrier lights) so I can dispose of them properly for you!
p. And all of you members in the U.S. that have those older battery carrier lights, Acebeam Lumintop, Phoenix, Thrunite and such, I’m willing as a public service to take those off your hands, so PM me and we will set something up (might be willing to pay for shipping for the really dangerous/possibly lethal 6-8 cell non protected carrier lights) so I can dispose of them properly for you!
So please, do it now, before it’s too late!
I can help about this and take care of EU users
I knew somebody would step up and help out our BLF European Brothers and Sisters!
I commend your for your brave and selfless service to the BLF community Sir!
I sold an HID light several years ago because the battery died, this was before I realized it could be rebuilt for less then the $80 they wanted for a new battery.
Out of curiosity, did anything ever happen with The Gadget Show?
Would be very interesting to see how much they can misrepresent a light like this because “its too big”. Its been many years since I have watched an episode and not needed a heap of salt to go with what they say…
Guys please remember that if you follow ChibiM excellent pics and tutorial on removing the spacers on the gt battery carriers you will be removing the only protection the gt has for installing the batteries the wrong way. As long as you are careful, no problem, however it only has to happen once to really screw up this monster light. Cheers!
*+1... Well said. Also remember you are on your own if you decide to do this. If you screw up that _one time_ & burn or blow up your light... don't complain. You did it to yourself. Any warranty WILL NOT apply. BE CAREFUL IF YOU DO THIS!!!
Out of curiosity, did anything ever happen with The Gadget Show?
Would be very interesting to see how much they can misrepresent a light like this because “its too big”. Its been many years since I have watched an episode and not needed a heap of salt to go with what they say…
I have no idea actually. ChrisC was the one talking to them and I never heard anything more after the last contact with them.
That’s not true.
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.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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Here’s a tip for removing the bezel. Loosen the upper head from the light engine section first, this takes pressure off the o-ring on the glass and makes the bezel much easier to turn due to less friction.
Why didn’t I think of that sooner. Duh.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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Jason is there some shots of the Gt in bits, as in the whole thing? I have seen the ones with the carriers all in bits, but the head is in 1 part. If there are some, may be useful to pin them to the 1st post for those of us yet to battle opening it. I’m sure I saw some in the depths of a thread….
I’m waiting for the new led’s before I’m even trying. I suppose they will be some months off yet? (I read Lumintop may do something ?)
The BLF Flashlight / Accessory / Battery / Spares Retailers Thread with Discount Codes
I checked and I don’t really have any good shots of the head taken apart. I’ll work on finding some and add them to the main GT thread post #3 with the other pictures.
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Does this help?
I added it to the GT thread.
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I took my GT apart real quick and took a few pictures. Here you go.
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/\/\/\ Nice pictures Jason!! Thank you…….
After seeing these it finally hit me what KB was saying about the LED centering spacer “floating” on/around the two MCPCB retaining screw heads.
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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Can someone add Maukkas pic with the test results
under FAQ – Emitter
, please?
Original posted here http://budgetlightforum.com/comment/1283453#comment-1283453
https://imgur.com/a/E0FRW
Crosses arms and nods head like Genie.
Done.
Post #4, main GT thread.
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Thank you so much Jason, you are a top guy! That will help dummies like me so much!
Have a gold star for your work! or some sushi?
The BLF Flashlight / Accessory / Battery / Spares Retailers Thread with Discount Codes
Wow… is that actually an o-ring, or a lifebuoy?
Hmmm, I’m not sure what you mean. You can’t really see the o-ring in my earlier pictures. Here it is.
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You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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Nah I’ve got poor vision – that’s what happens when I view BLF on my phone instead of my PC (while still feeling inebriated from the night before)!
For anyone who wants to use Flat top cells, you can do it by unsoldering the spacers in the battery carrier. I showed the pics here: https://1lumen.com/18650-reviews/blf-gt/#battery-carrier-blf-gt
The Eneloop 2005-2021 info thread
Guys please remember that if you follow ChibiM excellent pics and tutorial on removing the spacers on the gt battery carriers you will be removing the only protection the gt has for installing the batteries the wrong way. As long as you are careful, no problem, however it only has to happen once to really screw up this monster light. Cheers!
Also remember you are on your own if you decide to do this.
If you screw up that one time & burn or blow up your light… don’t complain. You did it to yourself. Any warranty WILL NOT apply.
BE CAREFUL IF YOU DO THIS!!!
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
Texas Lumens Flashlights / M4D M4X Deals : sign up - save $$$$
Rudeness Level _ mΩ _ {width:70%} _ LightWiki _ LED Tint Chart
Xlamp size chart _ BatteryU _ Flashaholic? Need Professional Help??? TheOriginal _ TAB _ LightSearch _ BatterySearch _ 14500's _ DiCal
Yes people please be careful!
And all of you members in the U.S. that have those older battery carrier lights, Acebeam Lumintop, Phoenix, Thrunite and such, I’m willing as a public service to take those off your hands, so PM me and we will set something up (might be willing to pay for shipping for the really dangerous/possibly lethal 6-8 cell non protected carrier lights) so I can dispose of them properly for you!
So please, do it now, before it’s too late!
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Out of curiosity, did anything ever happen with The Gadget Show?
Would be very interesting to see how much they can misrepresent a light like this because “its too big”. Its been many years since I have watched an episode and not needed a heap of salt to go with what they say…
how did you got it open?
With this ones:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B003XMWQOU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s0...
It doesn´t work with mine BLF GT.
Did you loosen the head first?
I showed how I did it in post #93.
Loosen the head first, then the bezel if you need to.
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+1 +2 +3
Yep. Only do at your own risk.....
The Eneloop 2005-2021 info thread
I have no idea actually. ChrisC was the one talking to them and I never heard anything more after the last contact with them.
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Well, the gadget show has its own thread:
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/59047
after someplaying i found time to notice my Turbo is only 7% more Lumens (ceilingbounce in 3 locations) than full ramp
using my BenchPowerSupply (@16,8V) it draws 1,9A full ramped and 2,5A on Turbo
any idea?
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Yep, exactly what it should be. 2A at the top of the ramp and 2.5A in turbo.
Lumens are not linear. They drop exponentially as power increases, which is why the ramp stops at 2A, over that you do not gain much.
You can see this is the LED test here:
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