Switches

Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts
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What are good/best switches?

I see some labeled 1.5A, are they really limited to 1.5 amps? I would like at least 3 amps from an 18650, enough for an 8*7135 driver. I’d like to keep a couple spares, I suppose I could rob another light, though

Im mostly interested in C8’s and 501/502b’s right now, but to make the thread more useful, I don’t want to limit it to those.

I need to attach a Christmas tree hook, scrap piece of wire, or something to a light for a backup switch. Then I can just pull the tailcap off and use the light. Maybe a thin piece of wire would go into the threads, and leave the light on, without holding the scrap?

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Some info here: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/27675

Additional info here: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/35327

And then there's the McClicky, but I never had one.

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i run the 1.5a omten switches way past the recommended 1.5a, more like 4-6a no problem

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This is in a c8, but it looks like one of the 1.5A ones? I would think it could handle more than 1.5A, but idk.

I will look at those links

Just saw your post Bob, that’s what I would’ve thought, good to hear that.

Wondering if I could notch the tail cap threads or something to hold a piece of wire?

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Also, I just ordered these, I think I managed to order 2 that don’t work in a C8 lol? I have a 502 switch that went bad, though.

https://m.fasttech.com/p/1275100
https://m.fasttech.com/p/1576100

Which switch do I want?

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Thanks for the great tests, djozz. Doesn’t look like I’m going to have any trouble at 3A or even more.

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That second link (the switch with the contact plate on it) is definitely the better one. If it is a real omten, it can handle some decent current.

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The last time I ordered a few of those some months ago, the switch was an Onten :-)

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Is this a good switch or a less expensive one? How do I get it out? In a C8.

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It unscrewed. Didn’t want to put a lot of pressure on it only to find it was pressed in. Seems higher quality housing, the switch is an omten or something looking type, need to look again

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If the driver supports the higher voltage you can series another battery with a battery extender and halve the amps the switch sees.