Thread: New Maxtoch Torch

Ok....

So what's the best way to dedome pls? Mine looks to be on solid.

I'd assumed the gas soak for 2-3 mins max?

Originally Posted by SiB

Ok....

So what's the best way to dedome pls? Mine looks to be on solid.

I'd assumed the gas soak for 2-3 mins max?

Usually takes a few hours. I prefer to add heat from under the board until you feel the dome soften then gently lift the dome off from the side opposite the wires inside. 95% of the time it comes off extremely cleanly. I have plenty of spare LED's if it goes pear shaped.

Rotate the board a little then pry it up. It will be forming a vacuum under it with the heat sink compound.

Cheers Gadget, will have a poke around and see how it's looking.

I've got a stack of basic chargers and batteries and they seem to work very well.

I'm going to owe you a beer @gadgetman.

Dedomed using heat. Re soldered. Went for a second then no go. I'm getting 4.5v at the wires. Is it possible I've cooked the led or a dry joint? Don't want to re solder if harmful etc

And I'm trying to attach pic whilst on my iPhone 5 n I've reached my technological limit!

May have broken those fine gold wires. 4.5V would indicate it has gone open circuit.

Ok. I think the led is no go. I'm getting 7v on the +ve and -ve symbols on the led board. Bugger. It looked so easy.... @gadgetman can I post u the front end pls? Pm me your address if you happy to help. I'm so grateful. .... and embarrassed I stuffed it up!

Open circuit........ I hate that phrase...... I know it's a polite way of saying there was a f... Up

Originally Posted by SiB

Open circuit........ I hate that phrase...... I know it's a polite way of saying there was a f... Up

More common when someone hasn't flicked on a switch.

PM inbound.

Since we're on the topic of Maxtoch - do they have any decent small general use AAA or AA torches? The sort that would fit in the palm of your hand, or a little bit bigger.

Originally Posted by Josh

Since we're on the topic of Maxtoch - do they have any decent small general use AAA or AA torches? The sort that would fit in the palm of your hand, or a little bit bigger.

No point, 18650's have a much greater energy density. Something like an x2000 or 501b I find are much more useful.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

No point, 18650's have a much greater energy density. Something like an x2000 or 501b I find are much more useful.

+1 I have had x2000 in an 18650 and AAA set up and there was really no comparison between the two. The 18650 torches are far brighter and have a lot more throw

Those x2000's with the single 18650 are awesome little torches. I have a couple and they get used for all sorts. Fantastic value!