Dazza9t9 Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 A little while ago I ordered 2 cree wf-501b torches One red from china One white which came from Newcastle Both are bought from fleebay Now the red one from China seems a lot better quality than the one from Newcastle. In fact took a little while to get the white one working. Is this just a case of been unlucky or is it a difference in manufacturing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 No, there are genuine 501b's and then there are untold numbers of cheapo knock offs. The genuine ones have heavy bodies, deep knurling and decent quality threads and a darker, more glossy black body. The knock offs are lighter, have knurling that is no more than a scratch on the surface really, crappy threads and matte black finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 The main issue is if you have two of them, the head and tail parts are not interchangeable. I have had some of the rip-offs, and some of the electrical components fall off or fail almost immediately, There is nothing to go wrong with the mechanical parts for what they cost so if you are upgrading them they make for an inexpensive host body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza9t9 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 I thought one might be a fake, I noticed the one from Newcastle has silver thread that did feel cheap where the other was black and felt a lot better. The one from china feels so much better. Dave, I have already ordered the new lens and reflector so that's probably what I wil do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Fair play to the Chinease as they are nocking out some decent kit and good prices that can be modified if needed. ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza9t9 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 I'm certainly pleased with the Chinese one, I can't fault it at all and feels fantastic. Shame the uk bought one is not equal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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