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moderator007 · 2020-05-09T15:23:20.000Z

xevious:

If you lockout the head, press the switch, then tighten the head, it comes on. But at least it’ll prevent LED activation.

If the switch is on then the SuperCap is holding the FET gate open no matter if the light is on or off, which is draining the SuperCap.
Left on for long periods of time could completly drain the SuperCap. Then you’ll need to charge it for a few minutes again before it will work.
Just a tip, encase you screw the head back in and the light doesn’t come on, it’s not broken, it just needs charged again.

jon_slider · 2020-05-09T15:43:31.000Z

xevious:

mode memory useful

you do not seem to appreciate your Cu eTool

you consider the output too low,
are worried about accidental activation,
are exploring lockout,
and you dont like the eSwitch for not working immediately when the light has been kept without a battery in it…

sounds like you would be happier with a twisty, and you like memory… so the JetU is a logical choice…

I will be happy to adopt your Cu eTool w 219c, if you decide to part with it, please PM me.

Unheard · 2020-05-09T16:07:48.000Z

The copper tool has sw45k D200 219B, the brass tool a Samsung LH351D at 2700K. The SST-20@2700 I used in C01S is more rosy and closer to a classic bulb, but the Samsung doesn’t look bad at all.

xevious · 2020-05-15T07:40:40.000Z

jon_slider:

xevious:

mode memory useful

you do not seem to appreciate your Cu eTool

you consider the output too low,
are worried about accidental activation,
are exploring lockout,
and you dont like the eSwitch for not working immediately when the light has been kept without a battery in it…

sounds like you would be happier with a twisty, and you like memory… so the JetU is a logical choice…

I will be happy to adopt your Cu eTool w 219c, if you decide to part with it, please PM me.

No problem Jon, I’m just airing some grievances about it. I like the Tool Cu 219C very much for its form factor, knurling, beam pattern, and tint. I have learned from a reply that the Tool can be locked out, which is good. I would prefer the max output to be brighter, but it’s not a real deal breaker. The mid and low are excellent. The eSwitch is annoying for its long capacitor charge time, but thankfully one only experiences it by not keeping a battery inside it for a long period. Overall, it’s an excellent light-cary EDC & task light.

EDIT: Well, I’ve been EDC’ing the Lumintop Tool A (3) Cu for a few days now. I have to say, I’m liking it now that I know about the head lock-out (tail wasn’t doing it). Because I’d had activation mistakes that drained the battery down, the slight twist of the head “saves” the light for me. I wouldn’t be able to EDC it otherwise. The tint… is so nice. :sunglasses:

jon_slider · 2020-05-15T14:36:55.000Z

> Because I’d had activation mistakes that drained the battery down, the slight twist of the head “saves” the light for me.

glad you found a solution that works for you…

curious how long the eSwitch stays charged, when you unscrew the head?

almost sounds like you would enjoy an AAA Cu Maratac body more…

I would consider receiving a CU Tool body in trade, if anyone wants one of my AAA Cu Maratac bodies,

AAA Cu Maratac body works with the 219c head from the drop Tool:

xevious · 2020-05-15T22:54:16.000Z

jon_slider:

> Because I’d had activation mistakes that drained the battery down, the slight twist of the head “saves” the light for me.

glad you found a solution that works for you…

curious how long the eSwitch stays charged, when you unscrew the head?

eSwitch stays charged. Because if you press the button while the head is loosened, you’ll find the light goes on when you tighten the head. So the on/off mode change happens due to the switch still having power. :sunglasses:

jon_slider · 2020-05-23T17:13:11.000Z

both is best

silver colored Tools are nla

Neal has some colored ones

Tendou · 2020-05-25T09:24:04.000Z

Anyone got the xpg3 version? Is it that bad?

jon_slider · 2020-05-25T13:43:49.000Z

Tendou:

Anyone got the xpg3 version? Is it that bad?

yes, and yes

you already asked before, here:

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true Low CRI produces low quality spectrum (specifically unable to correctly show red properly), high quantity High CRI produces High quality, lower quantity brightness is not the most important thing, to me As a beginner, I spent time looking at brightness specs, as a starting point as I became a more experienced flashoholic, I started to realize quality is more important than quantity, to me I do not use maximum on my AAA lights… so maximum is not important to me I do use my AAA lights…

my words and pictures online cannot really show you what you need to see

I think you should buy both, and decide for yourself.

buck91 · 2020-05-25T13:53:20.000Z

Love my N219 Tool Ti and my N219 Drop Cooper (although I’m not a fan of copper patina, sure does look sharp new!).

jon_slider · 2020-05-25T14:07:01.000Z

buck91:

… I’m not a fan of copper patina

you can make copper lose its patina, even inbetween the knurling, by soaking the light in ketchup… but, that produces a dull pink color, not shiny. Basically the vinegar in the ketchup, and the acid from the tomatoes, etches the copper.

when I want to polish my copper, I use a jewelers rouge cloth, or a yellow sunshine cloth. It only gets the high spots though…

Geuzzz · 2020-05-25T15:24:49.000Z

djozz:

Anything from Drop (or anything from the US) goes via dutch customs (€18 extra minimum), so not worth it.

Should have read this earlier

Tendou · 2020-05-26T07:46:52.000Z

I was thinking of getting another one. And if for normal emergency purpose, will the cree gives more usable light or is negligible. The Cree will suck tint wise. And I don’t like cold white.

But will it be more helpful in dark basement or dark building car parking space.

Tendou · 2020-05-28T14:27:05.000Z

Well just received the nichia. I think the middle mode is plenty bright. No need to go the xpg3 route.

And middle mode is really important I think. So in future I’ll be getting light with 3 mode also. Maybe another drop, this time a brass one.

Geuzzz · 2020-05-28T15:39:38.000Z

2700k sst-20

jon_slider · 2020-05-28T17:05:57.000Z

Tendou:

Well just received the nichia. I think the middle mode is plenty bright. No need to go the xpg3 route.

Yay! congratulations

.

Geuzzz:

2700k sst-20

very nice! :+1:

.

Received a CuTool w 219c… This time there was no glue, the pill unscrewed easily.

Installed 3000k 219b 9080, shown next to 219b 4500k 9080

Copper Kills Coronavirus, pic is a link to more info

jon_slider · 2020-06-26T00:14:47.000Z

look, a new Mechanical Clicky (that can handle LiIon) Ti Tool:

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and fwiw
Neal has some of the TiTools with the eSwitch on sale

jon_slider · 2020-10-22T15:24:01.000Z

lumenzilla:

^
Yes, they’re great clips.
I’ve put the ebay page into my watchlist since months ago but he doesn’t ship to my country.

I didn’t bother to ask the seller, just imagining the shipping fee will be not cheap.

the preon clips are now on sale for $9 for two

shipping will be about that much,
ask the seller, he is very helpful and I believe he will mail to you.
PM me if you want me to remail to you

Here is my latest clip install, it is deeper carry, and I am very happy with the hatclip configuration. (bezel up for handsfree clipped to a hat brim)

I added an extra O ring between the lens and reflector to install the clip above the brass pill.

IF I had a thin metal washer, I could install below the brass pill.
I tried making a ring from steel wire… it was too thick and the light did not work… The extra washer under the lens is working well…

…

ps, the CuTool is no longer on sale, but that did not stop me from ordering another one.

nocturne · 2020-10-22T15:53:25.000Z

Nice clip. Thanks for the tip!

jon_slider · 2020-10-22T15:57:37.000Z

nocturne:

Thanks for the tip!

Happy to share info here. Glad you stopped by.