I’m thinking of parting with my Fenix TK70, affectionately dubbed, “the plunger.” If you’ve seen one, you know why. :laughing: If you haven’t, there’s a pic on Batteryjunction among other places.
Specs:
Throw: 2,362 Feet (720m)
Intensity: 130500cd
Impact Resistance: Impact Resistant to 3.3 Feet (1m)
Water Resistance: IPX-8 Waterproof to 6.6 Feet (2m)
Output / Run Times
Turbo: 2200 Lumens / 1h 50min
High: 930 Lumens / 4h 30min
Mid: 300 Lumens / 15h
Low: 20 Lumens / 168h
Strobe: 2200 Lumens
SOS: 930 Lumens
Runs on 4 NiMH D cells to illuminate 3 XM-L emitters. Can run on 3 D cells in a pinch (removable barrel section) but not on turbo. Note: see post #6 below for info on how to run this light on 2 26650 cells.
Ano is 98%, I can see maybe a handful of specks missing. Otherwise in good shape and has been lightly used. Includes original box with unused carry strap and lanyard. A piece of DC-Fix is included in case you want to make this light more floody on some occasions, like I did. $149$139$129— $115final markdown to $99 USD including shipping in continental US; for shipping elsewhere, ask for quote. NO LONGER FOR SALE
I wouldn't get rid of it-do a search and look up my recent FS post. I got talked into keeping mine. Driver is designed for 8.4v-you can run the light on two 26650's with appropriate spacers, etc. to adjust the fit. You can remove the extension on the light. I used PVC pipe to fit the 26650's and a maglite spring to make up the length.
This makes a shorter, lighter setup and works just fine. It might be original XM-L's but it is still very capable.
Once I did this mod, I withdrew my sale and kept it. It's like a whole new light for me.
Could you post a photo of what the light looks like with the body extension removed and maybe comment on how well (or poorly) it balances in hand with the 2x 26650 mod?
I you look at my photos in post #2, you may notice that the tube section has one grip pattern until it gets to 3/4 of the way to the end, and there the pattern changes. That last 1/4 is the ‘extra’ tube extension for the 4th cell. This (roughly 62mm long) section is the piece you’d remove.
Actual balance will partly depend on the weight of the cells used. Perhaps dorpmuller can say more about this.