Commuting lights for unlit country roads?

[MacB]

I'll take some pics before I attempt any surgery

 

[MacB]

Here we go, battery pack complete(there is a case as well):-


IMG_7212 by MacBludgeon, on Flickr

and opened up slightly with me pointing to where I need to apply pressure to wire to get operational:-


IMG_7213 by MacBludgeon, on Flickr

 

[MrGrumpy]

yep suspect you may have to cut that connector or better peeling it off if you can, then see if you can get a new one from Farnel, Maplin etc. It maybe you need to replace both ends?

 

[Bman]

I see. That is a bit short. The cable on my T6 is about 40cm long!

How is the cable connected to the batteries? You may be right, you may need to replace the whole cable. Although, I would avoid it if possible. I wouldnt want to rewire all the batteries unless I had to.

Is the loose connection closest to your finger in the 2nd pic? If so, you may get away with only cutting off an extra cm or two.

Before you do cut anything, make sure you can get a new plug. I assume they are the female verson of these. If so, it should'nt be a problem.

 

[MacB]

I think I'll take the bits along to Maplin for some advice, looking online and I think the sealed cable comes as a complete unit.

 

[potsy]

I'll take some pics before I attempt any surgery

This already long thread is about to get a whole lot longer

 

[MacB]

This already long thread is about to get a whole lot longer

Yeah, yeah, kick me when I'm down, don't you think that the pain of shiny new toy joy turning to inoperable junk funk is enough?

 

[MrGrumpy]

don`t let them put you off, homebrew all the way

 

[Scoosh]

Of course, you could easily start a new thread in Know-How .....

 

[uphillstruggler]

Got myself an Ultrafire XML-T6 1000 (claimed) lumen torch like this (with the narrow head) a week or two back, £18 off fleabay from a UK supplier so arrived in a couple of days. All I can say is wow, it knocks spots of the Hope1 I've been running, still got that on the bars as a flasher or back-up just in case.

Hello Andy.

Which eBay seller did you get your light from? Fancy one myself.

Cheers

 

[Arjimlad]

In case it's of use, I posted a review of an Ultrafire torch just acquired from ebay, here. It only took 2 weeks to arrive from the far east.

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/ultrafire-cree-xm-l-cree-t6-led-light.90874/#post-1628009

 

[Cubist]

It's here! My other T6 XM-L

I ordered it form the DX UK warehouse on 12 October, asked them to change the order to the HK warehouse three weeks later, and it was despatched on 17 November. It arrived signed for post yesterday (and typically I wan't in) but that may give anyone thinking of ordering the clue to order it from HK and wait for up to three weeks for it!

 

[coco279]

found this for a cheap way of getting a goo light what do yous think?

http://www.instructables.com/id/BIKE-LIGHT-500-Lumen-"Mt.Bike"-for-under-10-bucks-/

 

[MrGrumpy]

Well its here , first impressions are its neat, currently charging it up, its bright but that was in the house will try it outside later. The battery connections are a bit hmmm and I think I will also get the silicon sealant out as I can see potential issues with the the lens cap and also the battery wiring. One other note the flashing mode I reckon will seriously pee me off and other road users but I shall see .

 

[wiggydiggy]

Well its here , first impressions are its neat, currently charging it up, its bright but that was in the house will try it outside later. The battery connections are a bit hmmm and I think I will also get the silicon sealant out as I can see potential issues with the the lens cap and also the battery wiring. One other note the flashing mode I reckon will seriously pee me off and other road users but I shall see .

Good stuff Worth the wait then?

I've actually found a couple of Ebay sellers doing the same version with a clamp as well, here is one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Fashi...isure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item23169caf33

Theres a few different sellers all with different packs/clamps. I like this one as it comes with a compass lol!