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Pros: The polarity is correct and the quality seems decent. The emitter snaps right into the 1918 23mm optic's holder, though I suspect a lot of light will be wasted since the optic does not surround the dome on the LED.
Cons: The two emitters I got are NOT RED. They are Orange/Amber.
Other Thoughts:
Bottomline: The two LEDs I got draw about 280mA at 2.7v from two freshly charged NiMH AA cells according to my multimeter.I haven't gotten an optic plus power on these yet so I don't know how the output compares to something like a Planet Bike SuperFlash with its 1/2 watt red LED.
Pros: Can replace Luxeon/SSC-type emitters.Decent brightness.Reasonable price.Doesn't have a gummy dome.
Cons: Crees are probably brighter.No coloured emitters mounted on anything smaller than a 21mm star.
Other Thoughts: It makes for an interesting outdoor experience. You can use the beam as per normal, but you can still see your surroundings as good as if you weren't using a (regular) torch.Also the ambient light in the red wavelength is less visible, which makes it useful for stealth purposes.Uses around 0.5Amps at around 2.4 VoltsMy last review got screened because I padded it with dots to get to 500 characters. I'll also not mention it's performance in comparison to a third party add-on for a popular range of torches in case that was what they didn't like.
Bottomline: The only option for torches with Luxeon/SSC optics.
Pros: Incredibly bright for the money. I put this into a cheap flashlight I had laying around. This actually outshines my friend's $120 Surefire Flashlight. While I don't really know much about how to check for quality, it seems to be solidly constructed. I have no complaints what so ever. Its especially good at night or in dark areas because the red does not inhibit your nightvision at all.
Cons: None. If you want a good red emitter upgrade, buy this one.
Bottomline: A great buy for the price, no question.
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