First budget 18650 light - Solarforce?

[marcl]

@Gab123

Messed up with 'quote'.

But yes, a full click wil turn on and off the flashlight.

Thanks Gab, I have 2 L2s coming and 2 drop ins from Dino. I just had a head scratching moment.

Marc.

[marcl]

So hold on, if I have a 5 mode drop in with no memory, does that mean if i click it on and then say 15 mins later click it off, Then say after a few minutes I pick up the torch and switch it on again, it will always go to high?

Marc.

[CheapThrills]

@marcl

So hold on, if I have a 5 mode drop in with no memory, does that mean if i click it on and then say 15 mins later click it off, Then say after a few minutes I pick up the torch and switch it on again, it will always go to high?

Marc.

Yes, exactly like that.

But on the other hand, if dropins are from DD I would take specs with some sceptics ;)

[NightCrawl]

My flashlights without memory come up with the next mode in line when turning them on..

[marcl]

I guess I'll soon find out, I have a DD XML and an XPG R5 drop in on the way. I will make sure to let everyone know what I think When I get them.

Thanks for the replies, Marc.

[sixfink]

@firestarter03

(...) I think the threads could use some grease. Can anyone recommend some that I can get in the uk?

To keep things simple, you won't do anything wrong with a light coat of petroleum jelly. I've done that for decades.

Even a light drop of motor oil will work.

Just don't use anything that contains grinding particles, like MoS2-, copper- or graphite grease.

[firestarter03]

@sixfink

@firestarter03

(...) I think the threads could use some grease. Can anyone recommend some that I can get in the uk?

To keep things simple, you won't do anything wrong with a light coat of petroleum jelly. I've done that for decades.

Even a light drop of motor oil will work.

Just don't use anything that contains grinding particles, like MoS2-, copper- or graphite grease.

Cool, think ill just use some engine oil as i have some handy. Should i just use it on the threads or does it need applying to the o-rings as well? Will it harm the o-rings? I take it that i should use it on both ends of the flashlight tube? The head end thread is annodized but the tail end is bare alu...

Thanks

[robostud5000]

@firestarter03

Cool, think ill just use some engine oil as i have some handy. Should i just use it on the threads or does it need applying to the o-rings as well? Will it harm the o-rings?

it depends on the material of the o-rings. petrol based lubes will harm rubber/latex o-rings. they will slowly harden rubber making it brittle, and make it lose the ability to properly seal. the safest lube for almost all o-ring types is a teflon based lube.