Surefire EDCL1-T

[Sean]

Ok, I just received my EDCL1-T from Surefire. I have the means to accurately measure lumens (up to about 125 anyway). It looks like my sample produces exactly 10 lumens on low using Surefire lithium primaries and K2 lithium LifePo4's.

I like the light overall. Love the knurling. Like the newer "flush" 2 stage switch, works nicely. Tint is slightly greenish as others have reported. Now just have to wait for darkness.

 

[RobertMM]

10 lumens sounds good. :)

 

[youreacrab]

Ok, I just received my EDCL1-T from Surefire. I have the means to accurately measure lumens (up to about 125 anyway). It looks like my sample produces exactly 10 lumens on low using Surefire lithium primaries and K2 lithium LifePo4's.

I like the light overall. Love the knurling. Like the newer "flush" 2 stage switch, works nicely. Tint is slightly greenish as others have reported. Now just have to wait for darkness.

do you have any other Surefire lights that claim to put out 5 lumens to measure? the brightness of my 1T on low seems not far off from my E1B, E2DL-Ultra and E2L, and wondering if they are also 10 lumens. The 2T on low is significantly brighter than each of these lights.

 

[Tachead]

Ok, I just received my EDCL1-T from Surefire. I have the means to accurately measure lumens (up to about 125 anyway). It looks like my sample produces exactly 10 lumens on low using Surefire lithium primaries and K2 lithium LifePo4's.

I like the light overall. Love the knurling. Like the newer "flush" 2 stage switch, works nicely. Tint is slightly greenish as others have reported. Now just have to wait for darkness.

Thanks for the info.

Do you happen to have a regular 16340 to try to see if it keeps the exact same outputs just like the E1B MV?

 

[Sean]

do you have any other Surefire lights that claim to put out 5 lumens to measure? the brightness of my 1T on low seems not far off from my E1B, E2DL-Ultra and E2L, and wondering if they are also 10 lumens. The 2T on low is significantly brighter than each of these lights.

I did have other Surefire lights but sold them recently. I had tested them but unfortunately don't remember their exact output. I believe most of the Surefires I had that were rated at 5 lumens normally put out between 7 & 13 lumens.

Thanks for the info[emoji106].

Do you happen to have a regular 16340 to try to see if it keeps the exact same outputs just like the E1B MV?

No, I don't have a 16340. I do have a 16650 and an E2DL body/tailcap. The EDCL1-T head (KE1G) works perfectly with it but in high mode only.

 

[Tachead]

I did have other Surefire lights but sold them recently. I had tested them but unfortunately don't remember their exact output. I believe most of the Surefires I had that were rated at 5 lumens normally put out between 7 & 13 lumens.



No, I don't have a 16340. I do have a 16650 and an E2DL body/tailcap. The EDCL1-T head (KE1G) works perfectly with it but in high mode only.

Thanks. Is the high mode the same on 4.2V?

 

[Sean]

Thanks. Is the high mode the same on 4.2V?

My measurements say they are the same. It's possible there is a small difference it can't detect.

 

[Tachead]

My measurements say they are the same. It's possible there is a small difference it can't detect.

Ok, thank you that is what I figured. It seems to be the same as the E1B MV. It should run great on a 16340 and maintain a much better regulated output.

 

[recDNA]

Wish they'd make one the size of an e1e.

 

[Tachead]

Wish they'd make one the size of an e1e.

The E1B MV isn't much larger.

 

[recDNA]

The E1B MV isn't much larger.

Is that a current model with a tactical tail?

 

[Tachead]

Is that a current model with a tactical tail?

Yep, it is a current model. What you mean by a tactical tail? Like a true tactical tail cap(momentary only button/twist for constant on)? No. It is a two mode forward clicky that leads with high.

 

[recDNA]

Yep, it is a current model. What you mean by a tactical tail? Like a true tactical tail cap(momentary only button/twist for constant on)?

I meant 2 stage tactical tail like the model in this thread. I see the mv is a flood only beam so that ruins it for me. I prefer 500 lumens with some throw.

 

[Tachead]

I meant 2 stage tactical tail like the model in this thread. I see the mv is a flood only beam so that ruins it for me. I prefer 500 lumens with some throw.

The light has to be longer to allow for the TIR optic and 2 stage switch so, you aren't going to get these features in a much shorter light unfortunately. I am sure Surefire made it as small as they could.

 

[Tachead]

I meant 2 stage tactical tail like the model in this thread. I see the mv is a flood only beam so that ruins it for me. I prefer 500 lumens with some throw.

You could try the old EB1. It is only 200 lumens but, has the two stage switch and a very focused throwy beam. It is a half an inch shorter and a bit thinner too.

 

[recDNA]

You could try the old EB1. It is only 200 lumens but, has the two stage switch and a very focused throwy beam. It is a half an inch shorter and a bit thinner too.

Yes I have oft considered it but 200 lumens? Ugh

 

[JohnSmith]

Yes I have oft considered it but 200 lumens? Ugh

Theres a 300 lumen EB1. Still available, I just bought one from BH Photo.

 

[recDNA]

Theres a 300 lumen EB1. Still available, I just bought one from BH Photo.

But you lose throw. Not as bad as mv but much less than 200 lumen model which is comparable with the lx2

 

[Tachead]

Yes I have oft considered it but 200 lumens? Ugh

It is a very bright 200 though due to the tight beam. Plus, keep in mind if you plan to run primaries that is a much more sustainable amount. These new single cell SF's only hold that 400 or 500 lumens for the first couple of minutes and quickly fall out of regulation in less then 10 minutes.

 

[recDNA]

It is a very bright 200 though due to the tight beam. Plus, keep in mind if you plan to run primaries that is a much more sustainable amount. These new single cell SF's only hold that 400 or 500 lumens for the first couple of minutes and quickly fall out of regulation in less then 10 minutes.

Fo my uses 10 minutes is ample time. It isn't always easy to find the 200 lumen model brand new with the 2 stage tail. I hate the clicky.

How is the throw on this 500 lumen model?