u/Terrible_Lion_968

I'm about to pull the trigger on an M26E with an F150R. All I can seem to find is examples of the 4kk version. I like it, but I'd love to know how it compares to the 5kk version. My main thing is, like most of us, I dislike any amount of positive DUV. I don't like things TOO rosy, but a slight negative DUV is preferred. Also, is the overall output or throw likely to be significantly different between the two? While we're at it, if anyone has any 🫘 of the 3KK or 6500k, I'd love to see those as well :).

This particular question is in regard to one of my own home projects. I do a lot of general handyman stuff, but I have just enough concrete experience to potentially get myself into trouble. I need to pour a very small retaining wall that totals +/- 6.5 CF. ~ (40" wide x 35" tall x 6" thick). I have a small, 3.5 CF mixer, so I'm figuring 2 60lb bags of ready mix per batch so I keep the mixer within its comfort zone. I will probably be doing this without a 2nd set of hands. Obviously, I need to do each pour so that it's going on top of fresh concrete that has not begun to set. But, does it matter when pouring the last few batches (the last foot of the wall) if the 1st foot at the bottom has already begun to set? Or, is it important to get all of the 3' high area poured completely before any of it starts to set up? I don't expect that the complete job will take too long, I'm just wondering if it would be worth waiting until I have a helper available to help speed it all along.

I'm checking out the M21H SFT70 and I'm debating between the 3kk and 4kk. I can't seem to find any real info on the 4kk CCT quality and CRI. Does anyone have any experience with it, especially as compared to the 3kk?

So, a buyer purchased an item from me and after I had shipped it I got panicked message from him saying he had the wrong address on file and wanted to cancel the order so he could repurchase with the correct address. I would have been happy to do that if it hadn't already been shipped. The only recommendation I had for him, since it was shipped in an envelope, was to file a change of address form. He ended up refusing delivery and I got the package back, un tampered with. I would like to either offer him a refund minus costs, or if there's a legit way to do it, have him pay for shipping again and I can resend it. But, I believe to do this it has to be outside of ebay's domain. Would I just give my Venmo info?

As I'm sure many of you are aware, our beloved Convoylight.com is being phished. The version (www dot convoyledlight dot com) is a scam and has apparently been reported since there is a warning when the url is entered.

However, convoyLEDlight.com (without the www) still leads directly to the fraudsters site. I just reported this to Google. I'm not sure how this stuff works, but I imagine the more people who report it will increase the likelihood of something being done.

Simon is aware but is unsure how to address it.

Hi. I used to do quite a bit of selling several years ago. I just listed some new items recently. The first sale came today, and timing was such that I was able to get it shipped out within a couple hours of receiving the order. Typically a good thing. Shortly afterward, I got a panicked email from the buyer that he wants to cancel, then reorder because he needs it sent to a different address. I looked in to Package Intercept, but it's $20, and unless I did something wrong, I'm not willing to pay that. Plus, if I understand the policy correctly, changing the shipping address would void the seller protection from ebay. I don't believe I'm obligated to do anything, but I feel bad, and I'd like to do something if possible. I told him that since it was shipped in a padded envelope, it would be included in a change of address form that he could fill out online or at the USPS. Is there anything else that can be done, or is that the best solution?

So, I found a sale too good to pass up for an Acebeam L35 V1, so I got 2. I've heard so many good things about this light I figured I'd better get one. I'd like to do a swap out on one of them. I'm still figuring out all the technicals of swapping, but from what I can see, the XHP70.3 hi 4kk is a pretty natural upgrade with little fuss. I love the idea of putting an LHP73B in it, but it's only 3V, where, i believe, the L35 requires 6V. Would it be difficult to convert the L35 to 3V? Are there any other emitters that would be a good match for the L35? I want to avoid any hint of green, and I'd like the most output possible. In this case, I'm not as concerned about hi cri, as I am about neutral, leaning warm and a good beam patter.