Convoy S2+ high temperature and battery safety

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Not an exact answer to the question, but djozz’s S2+ full power thermal tests may be of interest:

How hot does an S2+ get at 2.75A? Comparing an anodised Convoy S2+ with a fluorescent yellow powdercoated Convoy S2+

Not long ago James from 3tronics (his small UK-based flashlight/parts company) launched the idea on BLF of offering fluorescent yellow powdercoated S2+ hosts for sale ( https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/72767 ). He did not ask much money for it, it was just something new that he wanted to try out. It sounded like a neat idea but also the question was asked to what extent the coating would inhibit the heatshedding capabilities of the flashlight. That concern was fair enough, but then the discussi…