OK. I’m relaxed……maybe I over-reacted……too much coffee?
I’ll explain what I meant……I read the review too…and while the diameter of a 26650 is just barely ok for the Sysmax i4, the rub is the spacing of the cells positive terminal: but the cell pops out of the bay at the slightest vibration or movement…I read the review too, but found myself having to use quarters at the positive end of the 26650 cell to maintain positive contact…try it you’ll see what I mean.
Slewflash: this is what I was referring to: (from his review): _On the V2 charger the connection to the plus pole on the battery is longer, this makes the charger better for use with 26xx0 and C batteries, but not perfect (I have some C batteries with a small button top, they need a coin in front of them to connect).
Remember that with 26xx0 and C batteries, the charger has only space for max two at a time.
I’m not comfortable using coins as spacers; the Trustfire TR-006 fits a pair of 26650 cells perfectly, with no coins needed.
Rick, I'll let you know when I get it....eventually :)
I also use a tr-006, exclusively for my 26650 cells (I’m not keen on the fit of 18650 cells) the tr-006 did have a bad rep but mine has been brilliant.
What I would really like is a 26650 equivalent to my xtar wp2 ii. That is a dammed good charger and very versatile too.
That's frustrating, I know. I seldom bother to check the silly tracking anymore - it has never been useful for me. I just keep a list of what I have outstanding and when 30 days comes up I start emailing complaints. If I don't get it by 40 I start a PP claim.
Glenn - I got one coming too, but in the warm white tint. Don't own a light any warmer than T6 3C, but 'the' really liked this tint and loved the light so he's got me hooked. It's definitely a quality host, but sounds like they goofed on the AR lens - hope it's not like the BTU Shocker where it took them months to finally get the AR lens that was advertised...
I'll probably just keep it experimentally stock, and mod it later to 3.5A or higher on copper. Or if it looks like a thrower, I'll de-dome an XM-L2 U2 and crank it up to 4.2A or so using a KK ICR.
With the light I ordered a bunch of his new XM-L2 U2 1A's mounted on Noctigon's - great prices for now that will go up later for sure... I got 2 orders shipped from Hank, and the new order entered today - I'm not worried at all - he'll get it shipped pretty quick as always... I'd be totally embarrassed if I were to add up the money I spent at IOS alone, or counted up the # of orders
+1 I paid extra for the light & tracking #. On the 21st…. Over 3 weeks ago. The idea was I would do a written review & video. Got jerked around… When I contacted Hank? His only concern was if I wanted to cancel my order. Great PR… I am done with these folks…
my package isnt tracking either. Per Hank I have a 3-4 week wait….
Dale/leaftye - well that ain't cool - first time I'm hearing of any issues with Hank - with my experiences and others, I was ranking him right up there with Craig at IS for support, timely-ness, and quality/reliability of products. He's been better than FastTech for sure with me, and better than CNQ/FFL. His attention to detail on his website product listings has been very good, and a model others are attempting to copy.
This is strange to hear - wondering if they maybe launched this flashlight before it was fully ready.
I see that LCK-LED website link is dead. Not sure if it is temporary or signals its demise?
Perhaps this has something to do with it?
From HK Post site (link posted previously in the ‘FT How Did we DO’ thread):
First, I used the site & # Hank gave me… Second, Who the hell are you?
I got an order from Hank I entered on 06/28 and shipped 07/01 and I got USPS tracking info on it - strange...
the guy was just giving a suggestion as to why your tracking is not working. got some sand where the sun dont shine tonight?
Not so much, just don’t like beating around the bush.
+1 I Fasttech has beat these guys everytime. I like the XinTD series. But not the BS I Have to go thru to get them.
I am already pissed off about this situation. Any further interaction will only lead to me defiling myself further. I choose to do that with a beautiful woman. Not you goofballs. CYA
WTF just happened? :~
Firstly, we do apologize for those who have problem with the tracking information.
When the first batch of XinTD X3 was shipped, we quickly found that there was a small issue
on the battery carrier which could cause some contact problem in the long time use,
(there is some slight modification on the battery carrier on our website if you compare it with the old version),
then we’d have to make a emergency recall from the shipper and fix it, that’s why the tracking information was not
working on the site several days after shipping, and for those who requested to switch the shipper from
HK post to SG post, we’ve already done that, so, some of the old SG tracking numbers are invalid now, and we
will send the new HK tracking number via PM or email.
The “XinTD X3” case is not our typical shipping time, all orders are shipped within 1~3 working days
after the order is placed, and hopefully, the recent switching from SG Post to HK Post
will speed up the shipping time.
Again, for those who have problem with the tracking, we do apologize for that.
Regards!
Hank