Nitecore SRT6

[Taz80]

Magnetic ring lights are my favorite U.I. for road walking and dog walking. I rotate between the SRT7, RRT26 and V20C, with the SRT7 getting the most use. The 7 has a larger head and more throw than the 6. I've been thinking about getting a SRT6 for the broader hotspot, but have been holding off hoping for an update. Which doesn't look like its going to happen, unless I buy one of course. Anyway, if you like underhand carry I think you would like it.

 

[Tapis]

A (possible) good SRT6 update would be to make it rechargeable. I personally don't care, I prefer to use a charger and don't mind carrying additional batteries around. But I think it would make a great gift to non-flashaholics as a magnetic ring is easy to understand and operate.

 

[Octavian]

Highly recomend good IMRs 18650 with high capacity (2900-3000 mAh) , the flashlight is brighter at lower voltages (3,6-3,7V) than with protect cell (I compared with Panasonic 3400 mAh protected) .
Also the warning in turbo mode came a lot faster on pretected cell (at ~3,7V) than with IMR (at ~3,3V)

 

[Octavian]

The best update I think is the led (a new led with 30-32000 cd would be great) .
To make it rechargeable yes, a nice feature. But if I'm not wrong, all rechargeable Nitecore flashlights 1x18650 are at ~0,5 Ah (and should use protected 18650), is ok in some situations, but for me to wait 4-5 hours to recharge a 18650 3000-3400 mAh is an eternity...in 2..2,5 hours I must have full power (charging at 1 Ah)

 

[Precise]

Re: Nitecore SRT6 Repair

I did not read this entire thread, so apologies if I'm duplicating a prior post.

My new SRT6 arrived dead. It would not light up. But examining the battery contacts, I noticed that the plus contact was recessed below the surrounding black plastic disc. I fixed it easily by soldering a narrow strip of springy copper to the contact and folding it back on itself to give it some spring.

Best regards,

Alan

 

[JohnSmith]

Re: Nitecore SRT6 Repair

Were you using flat top batteries? That recessed contact is the light's reverse polarity protection mechanism.

 

[thedoc007]

Re: Nitecore SRT6 Repair

Were you using flat top batteries? That recessed contact is the light's reverse polarity protection mechanism.

This was my first thought too. Sounds like you found a hack around a feature that some don't like, but saying that it arrived "dead" is quite misleading, if you were simply using the wrong type of cell.

 

[Octavian]

Re: Nitecore SRT6 Repair

I found something interesting, next week I will send my SRT6 for shaving the led
What I understand from that forum, after shaving the light will be similar to Armytek Dobermann XP-L HI, which is very nice.

For sure will be next step from Nitecore, to release the SRT series with XP-L HI led, but don't want to buy another one.
With ~35000 cd will be almost the perfect light (if the operation will goes well )

http://forolinternas.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9415

PS: same operation I made almost 2 years ago to my Olight M22, the result was great, 45-50000 cd with a nicer color (warmer), the light works great.

 

[Rawk]

Re: Nitecore SRT6 Repair

 

[Tapis]

I have owned two SRT6's for about 13 months now. One is a daily carry light, and the other is my night stand light. I like the one on my night stand because I can set it so low to look for things without waking my wife up...

Not low enough IMO and the ring is difficult to adjust at the lowest level. Try a Sunwayman V11R. It's the lowest I have seen, and truly wonderful to maintain the night vision. Unfortunately, battery consumption is not good. I personally use a Zebralight SC62w to not awake wife at night. She's the one actually who's using the V11R, she finds the ring much easier to operate.