Cheap U2 XML single cell 26650 lights

[cehowardGS]

@benckie

Good question, i don't have either yet, but i will order one of these UF-2200 as soon as i can and do a mini review.

The UF-2200 & Keygos M10 both have the same size bezel diameter and are about the same length, both have lanyards and both should tail stand no problem.

But the UF-2200 has a newer XML emitter the U2 that are brighter then XML T6 thats in the Keygos M10 and the U2 XML is meant to put out more light with lower current.

I have read a few Keygos M10 have had issues but i don't think the UF-2200 has been tried and tested yet as its pretty new, so it will come down to some one trying it or personal choice.

Since the UF-2200 has a XML U2 and i personally don't like glow in the dark switch boots or o-rings and I'm not a fan of ebay for torches or batteries i would order the UF-2200 even at $2 more.

So far this is the cheapest single 26650 U2 XML light with included 18650 spacer that ive seen.

Good Answer!!

I am really into the short form factor 26650 lights, and if this one lives up to what you stated, looks like I will have another 26650 light.

[benckie]

@nekdo12

17mm driver?

I think so, i hope so. I have asked Jim at manafont but it is friday night there so might not hear back till monday arvo.

[Richie086]

This retailer shows it to be 870 lumens OTF using an integrated sphere. I guess that's pretty good and may be driven at about 2.8a I would think.

http://www.szwholesale.com/uniquefire-5mode-870lm-1x1865026650-flashlightfx2200-p-4244.html

[nekdo12]

@benckie

@nekdo12

17mm driver?

I think so, i hope so. I have asked Jim at manafont but it is friday night there so might not hear back till monday arvo.

So do you know now?

[benckie]

Jim from manafont is waiting to here back from the manifacture, i will buy one very soon and let you know, if i here nothing back

[exe]

Hi guys,

so I bought this flashlight and I just got it in the mail. I have some questions:

1) Which way does the battery go? I have a 26650, I took off the nice spacer. I assume the negative pole goes where the spring is? So battery goes negative in first?
2) I cleaned out the threads because the grease looks dirty to me, grey grease. What kind of grease should I use? I have marine grease and silicon grease.
3) Will this flashlight work ok in the rain? I bought it to use on my bicycle.
3) I bought a charger the TR005. Do I set it at 4.2v or 3.0v?
4) Do I charge up my Trustfire 26650 5000mah battery first?

Thank you.

[antonkochubey]

@exe

1. Which way does the battery go? I have a 26650, I took off the nice spacer. I assume the negative pole goes where the spring is? So battery goes negative in first?

Nope, it goes positive in first.

@exe

2. I cleaned out the threads because the grease looks dirty to me, grey grease. What kind of grease should I use? I have marine grease and silicon grease.

Silicone grease is one of the best for flashlight usage, especially for anodized ones.

@exe

3. Will this flashlight work ok in the rain? I bought it to use on my bicycle.

Yep, some minor water splashing won’t hurt it, just don’t drop it in a lake

@exe

3. I bought a charger the TR005. Do I set it at 4.2v or 3.0v?

4.2V.

@exe

4. Do I charge up my Trustfire 26650 5000mah battery first?

Preferably yes, Li-Ion batteries don’t like being stored in discharged state.

[Rusty_Joe]

You know the only problem with the U2s? It’s the tint. They are too blue for me. I want something preferably around that 3 to 5k mark. But this is so wicked tempting still! Love the form-factor!

[exe]

OK thank you Shadoww for the tips. Good thing I asked first about the polarity. Next question, I turned on the light, it seems there are a lot of dust I under the glass (?). I don’t see it without turning it on. Should I clean it, and how to I undo the drop? I see two indentations on the drop, what do I use and which way do I turn? I assume counter clockwise.

[exe]

ok, so I just took a screwdriver and started rotating those dimples counter clockwise and got everything taken apart. I had to do it because the emitter itself is dirty. I cleaned out and re lubed all the threads and o rings. Overall, this is my first torchlight so I can’t say anything about its performance, but the built quality is adequate. There are physical imperfections everywhere. Overall I’m satisfied with it, will test it out on my bike in the dark in the coming weekend.

[Rusty_Joe]

Got mine today. Quite powerful. Awaiting nightfall!

[Manny]

@Richie086

This retailer shows it to be 870 lumens OTF using an integrated sphere. I guess that’s pretty good and may be driven at about 2.8a I would think.

http://www.szwholesale.com/uniquefire-5mode-870lm-1x1865026650-flashlightfx2200-p-4244.html

Just got mine today from Tmart and It’s gorgeous… Can’t expect to get a Thrunite scorpion, but It’s Damb nice !!!

[Hannes]

I got a UF2200 and tested the driver. it only puts out 1.9A :cry:

I have looked at the driver and would like to know if there is away to modif it.

The mosfeds are 3400 so i am gessing TM3400 if so 5.8A max

At the base of the PCB there is a word GK-00 3A7
One of the IC are K24C02 the other is blank.

Any ideas?

if modding is not possible is there a driver that could work from KD?

[FX-32]

@Hannes

I got a UF2200 and tested the driver. it only puts out 1.9A :cry:

I have looked at the driver and would like to know if there is away to modif it.

The mosfeds are 3400 so i am gessing TM3400 if so 5.8A max

At the base of the PCB there is a word GK-00 3A7
One of the IC are K24C02 the other is blank.

Any ideas?

if modding is not possible is there a driver that could work from KD?

Are you sure your measurements are OK? Try using thick wires instead of your stock DMM leads.

[Hannes]

Will check that. thanks

[rikr]

@skytop

I ordered a UF-2220 from Manfry a few days ago. I hope it turns out to be as good as it looks. Or else my son gets another flashlight gift! 0:)

skytop, I think you will like your UF-2220, I really like mine.

[raccoon]

Have a nice time here, Hannes!

[viffer750]

@Hannes

I got a UF2200 and tested the driver. it only puts out 1.9A :cry:

I have looked at the driver and would like to know if there is away to modif it.

The mosfeds are 3400 so i am gessing TM3400 if so 5.8A max

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/62175175/2012-08-19%2022.03.07.jpg

At the base of the PCB there is a word GK-00 3A7
One of the IC are K24C02 the other is blank.

Any ideas?

if modding is not possible is there a driver that could work from KD?

try to bridge over the polarity protection diode

[skytop]

Rikr: I ordered mine from Manafont. It has been about 1 1/2 weeks so far. I received an email with a registered mailing number so apparently it was shipped or at least the paperwork was generated.
I wonder how long it takes to actually receive the product? Which shipper delivers it stateside (USPS?).

[JonnyC]

Got a UF-2200 from Rusty Joe (won it in his drawing) and tossed in a 105C board running 5–30–100% pulling 2.9 amps max! Pretty impressive light. Not much for a heatsink, but it goes together real well. Surely a budget JM07, although certainly a lower quality fit and finish. Doesn’t have nearly the hotspot that the HD2010 has, but that’s obvious given the much smaller reflector. The 18650 battery sleeve is very impressive as it threads into the light.