*** NEW *** Haikelite SC04 2x26350 / 2x26650

mortuus · 2018-10-18T10:29:40.000Z

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anyone else notice this is the BLF Q8 reflector and bezel?

it looks so yea? i dont understand point of this light then…

PBWilson · 2018-10-18T11:21:03.000Z

I suppose it’s to offer a less chunky overall light with similar lumen output. A pair of 26350 cells has a bit more capacity than a top-notch 18650 and isn’t too much bigger in diameter. I like the feel of my 26650 flashlights. It’s still quite a bit slimmer than a 4x18650 body although there’s the tradeoff in run time. A pair of 26650 Shockli cells might be a match for a quad of 18650 cells and there are those that like the longer form, maybe because it reminds them of a Maglight that were so popular for so long.

Again, I ask if there’s a picture of a longer battery tube or can this run with a single 26650? Does it use a boost driver?

I’d also like to know what kind of run times it gets with a pair of 26350 cells. The cells that are available aren’t the cutting edge of technology.

BOMBAY · 2018-10-18T13:10:55.000Z

I have a pair of spare 26350 but can two such batteries give 5k lumens?

mortuus · 2018-10-18T13:21:52.000Z

BOMBAY:

I have a pair of spare 26350 but can two such batteries give 5k lumens?

high amps should do fine but dont count on longruntimes really…

Bungle88 · 2018-10-19T16:39:42.000Z

Great news freeme :+1:

hIKARInoob · 2018-10-20T00:38:19.000Z

Interesting form factor, although it might be a bit misleading. I really don’t see the logic of the 2x26350 configuration, besides for the voltage necessity. It’s possible that just with the SC26, two times protected (Imalent) 26350 is too long to fit, so only unprotected cells can operate this light in short form which will further reduce cell choice. The light is probably also demanding a lot from the 26350 cells…
So basically I see this light as a 2x26650 light, which is interesting for people who like this form factor. Another interesting light by Haikelite, but at this moment it looks like I’m going to skip this one. I don’t think the output and beam is anything exciting to write about, and I’m just not into multi 26650 lights.
But man, this light does make me wonder what other lights Haikelite will be releasing in the future… :sunglasses:

Edit:

But I do have two sets of 26650 cells I was using for the L6 anyway… Well I’ll just have to sign up to freeme’s list just in case. :person_facepalming:

BlueSwordM · 2018-11-24T02:28:58.000Z

And the light can also support 21700s, a single one for obvious reasons, along with a high CRI 4000k version

Bryan_Wayne_McDonald · 2018-12-13T02:37:07.000Z

Yes I am Very interested in this light GOLD !!

mmalive · 2018-12-13T11:04:18.000Z

Count me in. Thanks.

hIKARInoob · 2018-12-13T11:37:17.000Z

Bryan Wayne McDonald:

Yes I am Very interested in this light GOLD !!

mmalive:

Count me in. Thanks.

Freeme is organising a groupbuy here: ENEDED

hIKARInoob · 2019-01-14T10:55:05.000Z

First video of the Haikelite SC04:

[video:]Haikelite SC04 - YouTube

Ryzbor · 2019-01-14T21:03:36.000Z

Is the ramping logarithmic or linear like in the SC62?

hIKARInoob · 2019-03-14T16:21:41.000Z

Finally a decent video of the SC26:

[video:]HakieLite SC04 Flashlight Review! - YouTube

fluke · 2019-03-18T11:51:29.000Z

Do i need protected 26650's?

Or protected 26350's when running 2 in series?

hIKARInoob · 2019-03-18T12:03:32.000Z

fluke:

Do i need protected 26650’s?

Or protected 26350’s when running 2 in series?

I do not have this light, but I do have the SC26 (single 26650, dual 26350), and two protected (Imalent) 26350 will not fit. I also would not run the SC04 on two 26350, as this battery is not powerful.
But generally speaking you do not need protected cells to run this light.

fluke · 2019-03-25T22:29:49.000Z

One other question as it is not made clear.

Does it output 5000 lumens on 1 26650?

Or does it need the extension tube and 2 26650's?

BlueSwordM · 2019-03-25T22:43:36.000Z

You need an extension tube for 2x21700/26650s since the boost driver can boost from 3,6-12V, with a limited power output at 2500 lumens, and 7,2-12V, with max output at 5000 lumens.

fluke · 2019-03-26T00:14:54.000Z

Thank you.

Tom_E · 2019-04-26T00:42:26.000Z

Just rcv'd one of these SC04's - oh boy, two major issues:

it will not run on 1 cell, RED LED comes on, comes on low only, then flickers, then goes off - all in a few seconds. It's acting like the driver is not designed for one cell. It works pretty well on 2 cells, though I only measured 4100 lumens at turn on, Tom E hyped up lumens even, on 2 good LK 5000 cells
The LED's are not centered and found out why - the LED centering pieces are too small for the reflector holes so have wiggle room, and the LED's wiggle around in the hole of the centering pieces. So with the 4 separate MCPCB's wired in series, not mounted, just has thermal grease under them, there's lots of slop movement and positioning possible.

Awful design issues... More comments:

But I do have to say the overall quality of the light is pretty darn good
The LED wires are only 24 AWG coming off the driver though
I do like the feel of the switch
the bezel is smooth SS, not as pictured strike bezel design - the Ali store page shows 1/2 pics with strike bezel, 1/2 smooth - luv the consistency...
it's a nice compact size with just a one cell setup (probably go this route with a replacement driver, rewired LED's in parallel)

What are u guys doin over there at HaikeLite? Why are you trying to kill your rep like this? I don't get it....

PBWilson · 2019-04-26T00:47:12.000Z

They’ve got some interesting designs on paper but it seems that there’s something missing in a few of their final products. Shame really. I really like my SC26, but hesitate to purchase any other Haikelite until they’ve been tested and reviewed here.