Thread: Show us your lights

Originally Posted by Nibblet

Had to give up on the first one gm. 2 months waiting then month for refund. Trying through different supplier

The official trader is EST Group Co., Ltd.

MAXTOCH SN6X 2S, S for Superb, Upgrade SN6X 2 CREE XM L2 / XML2 1200LM 18650 LED Hunting Flashlight, with Portable Canvas Bag-in LED Flashlights from Lights & Lighting on Aliexpress.com

Sweet thats who this second one is through.

And after just buying LED Lensor P7 to try to get something better than the KSN Iv been disappointed so I also have one on the way. I also hope its better than the P17
that is not as flash as I was told it would be. Good thing I buy these direct from importer as we sell a few bits of their gear so they were not retail as I d be really peed off.
All the above relegated to top of the fridge or glovebox in case needed. Will re post upon arrival of Maxtoch. Thanks to all who provided info and their thoughts and bugger
you were three weeks to late ha ha ..

Next question will be can you use these batteries in them ? Brand new 18650 Batteries 4000 MAH 3.7V- Blackgold | Trade Me

Cheers Happy

Don't bother with those batteries Happy, the 3000mAH batteries have a better charge. I normally get them in lots of five and get the discount.

TrustFire Protected 18650 3.7V Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (Pair) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Don't bother with those batteries Happy, the 3000mAH batteries have a better charge. I normally get them in lots of five and get the discount.

TrustFire Protected 18650 3.7V Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (Pair) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

Thanks for that. Ill get some spares when the torch arrives. Just one spare set will do me.

Cheers Happy

gadget have you tried the 3100 panisonics? I read they are good but some guys having a problem with the length?

Originally Posted by sneeze

gadget have you tried the 3100 panisonics? I read they are good but some guys having a problem with the length?

I haven't but mudgripz has. He said he go no runtime improvement. Yes they are longer and often requires some work to the torch to get them in.

Well I seem to have real problems with head lamps, at any one time I probably own ten.
I know a h5 didn't come back from fiordland, a h7 made it back but next week up Rotoroa I came back with one but it wasnt mine, now I cant even find that, just got another.
Various energizer ones lying round that are fine for camp but dont have the reach for finding tracks in the dark.

Me, I just use a Mag lite for my security work. The biggest ,heaviest bugga I can find. At the end, Officer! I only hit him with my torch.

Originally Posted by Gapped axe

Me, I just use a Mag lite for my security work. The biggest ,heaviest bugga I can find. At the end, Officer! I only hit him with my torch.

I carried this in my security patrol car while working... sits in a nice bracket so doesn't roll around ,plugs into cig lighter keeping it charged ..Also bought a 1000 lumen led upgrade kit for it ....also good for BLINDING people

I also have a couple P7's (which I think are pretty crap) ,a couple of Chinese knock offs from deal extreme that prob put out as much light as the P7,but a third of the price ,a M1 I think its called from NZ civil defence M1 CREE Tactical Flash Light - Torches - Light - Radios - All Products - Survive it Ltd which I find is good for just general use...the headlamp KICKS ASS im not sure of model but is a Petzl brand


P.S If anyone in chch wants try the dedoming thingy with one of my P7's there welcome

I have this spotlight as well,is H.I.D and kicks ass also but chews the batteries something chronic ... my mrs thinks its overkill,and every time I bring it out ,the she says "You off hunting Elephants again?" LOL

Originally Posted by seano

I have this spotlight as well,is H.I.D and kicks ass also but chews the batteries something chronic ... my mrs thinks its overkill,and every time I bring it out ,the she says "You off hunting Elephants again?" LOL
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her: You out hunting elephants again??

You: How many elephants have you seen in the past month?

Her: none

You: You are welcome.

Some notes from my experience for Maxtoch SN and other led torch owners...

Batteries

After using a variety of 18650 batts over 3-4 years, the Trustfire 3000 mAh (genuine 2500-2600) are good. They have enough milliamps to give XML grunters quite good runtimes. Also good value at $8US+ from Fastways or $10+ from DX. Issues are that they will wear out with heavy use over time. Two sets of mine have broken down after 3 years solid use - so just bear this in mind. They fit all torches well.

The Panasonic 3100s I have - after a few recharges - give better runtimes. I run a dedomed and tweaked Maxi SN6X-2 at 177k lux and with Trustfires its around 55 minutes runtime, but with Panasonics its 81 minutes. I also have a Maxtoch SN6X-2X - the new limited edition bighead one - running at a huge 230k lux and at this level of tune it runs for 47 mins with Trustfires and 73 mins with Panasonics on full noise. This is a test bunny light.

Panasonics are near twice the price but better runtimes and likely will last longer. Key issue is their extra length which affects alot of torch makes - they may not switch on/off properly when tailcap screwed on. To cope with this you can loosen torch barrel from head a turn or so, and/or leave tailcap a turn looser.


Troubleshooting

I have found the Maxis very reliable - a few tips to keeping them 100%:

* When you get your new SN make sure the switch is screwed into tailcap firmly.
* Do not apply any oils/greases to torch threads - the threads are contact points and almost all oils, greases etc are non conductive. Don't use graphite grease - does not work well either and also leads to switch on/off problems.
* Do use if necessary a little CRC, or graphite powder. They are conductive and will help on/off reliability.
* If you start to get on/off or mode change issues - check first that your tailcap switch is still firmly in place.
* Then check your batts are still good. Swap in some known good or new batts and test torch with those. Batteries can break down, and so too can chargers - leaving you with only part charged batts.
* If issues continue, take off tailcap and clean threads in cap and on torch tube - remove any build up of crap. Then clean threads thoroughly with a little CRC and dry. Then get some fine wet and dry paper and run it over threads in tailcap and on tube. Then run it into and round the thread grooves on tube to recreate good contact.
* Do this periodically to keep good contact

I've found these basic steps solve almost all aparent 'switch' issues. Hope that helps...please add any other ideas...

Anybody mounted that Maxtoch on there rifle , not to heavy or bulky? Im looking for something to mount on my rifle, the pressure switches look good on some models
The .22 wont be a problem but i would like 200m or there abouts for the centre fire