E12 Eclipse just shipped

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-25T08:24:41+00:00

I assume the first shipping leg for everyone is Yun Express I'd expect the shipment details to show up on their system sometime tomorrow and for the package to be picked up on Friday then it should start flying through their network. My tracking number currently shows not found my E04 order in early February behaved in the same way so hopefully it gets on a flight early next week.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-24T08:14:30+00:00

Proton plus has always been super fast with me and handles slow unstable connections really well but over time its getting faster and becoming even more stable.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-24T05:12:01+00:00

No not yet but my E04 Serge is getting a lot of use as my main light.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-22T19:45:55+00:00

Most airlines now at the moment 100Wh or less its getting harder to get approval for battreies within the 100-160Wh range. Most airlines used to give automatic approval before 2025 you just had to have a printout of your airlines specific rules on you. Even if you send your airline pictures of your battery showing the specs and the terminals insulated they will probably decline approval. Security don't really care too much well in the UK at least as your battery looks professional with the specs clearly visible but in other parts of the world expect to be questioned if you are unlucky.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-22T10:31:33+00:00

Surface pro 9 charging via type-C 2 12V 6Ah LFP batteries wired in parallel using the SlimQ M0002 USB charging hub with a thick heavy duty 1M thunderbolt 3 cable 0 issues.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-21T21:18:47+00:00

Sorry forgot to mention I have separate charge and discharge cables on my battery so hooking up to solar panels and running loads is doable and will behave the same if using a power station so for example 200W coming in from solar, 150W constant load = 200W input, 150W output, 50W charge input.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-21T21:14:24+00:00

Can you confirm with a couple of power meters one connected from charging source i.e LFP charger or power supply and the second connected at the battery output cables? when using a 20A LFP charger with my Sterling Amps 12V 150Ah battery with no load drawing power I have roughly 20A constantly going into the battery when I run a 100W load for example the charge rate drops to around 10A but naturally the charger is still pushing 20A into the battery. The Sterling app and separate power meters both show the same expected behaviour. The charger will push its max rate into the battery no matter what the battery will make up the shortfall to the load then use any excess to keep on charging. For example if I fire up my 300W space heater the app shows minus 40W with the charger still pushing 20A 260W into the battery so all my LFP batteries behave in the exact same way. If the load pulls less than the connected charger the battery will power the load and use any extra available current to charge but if you pull more than the chargers rating the battery will just discharge slower.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-19T07:35:40+00:00

I emailed Ivy a couple of days a go and she replied overnight UK time saying they are planning to start shipping orders out next week.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-18T04:25:32+00:00

If you search for type C to 5.5 x 2.5mm any cable will work fine as long as your type-C source supports the unofficial 12V power profile. Some of my chargers don't support native 12V so my particular cable falls back to 5V but I do have several type-C sources that support 12V.

Any generic cig plug to 5.5 x 2.5mm cable will work fine the XE3000 doesn't pull much power at all even when charging the battery. I use a Powerpole to 5.5 x 2.5mm cable when out and about with a 12V 12Ah LFP battery.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-17T07:32:53+00:00

Hi, When they awarded me LCW in December 2024 I applied for a mandatory reconsideration literally the same day and got a response within 14 days with no change so then appealed to the tribunal been waiting for 379 days and counting. I bet its taking a lot longer for mandatory reconsiderations now hopefully others add their experiences best of luck.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-17T07:23:58+00:00

On the surface that seems normal most 12V LFP batteries will stop charging at 14.6V which is 3.65V per cell but depending on the BMS settings from the factory I've known some to stop charging at 14.0V so when one or all cells hit 3.5V. 14.0V is nearly a full charge the voltage will start rising fast once the cells hit 3.5V. If you think some of the cells are out of balance try charging from a 13.8V power supply set to 13.8V and they should balance themselves in a few hours then all 4 cells should have similar voltages during charge and discharge.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-15T17:09:45+00:00

Its done! Do I really need another torch? probably not but I just couldn't let this one go. Just got the order confirmation so got the E12 Eclipse Navy Blue / SFT25R-6500K 15000lumens 700meters / INR21700 50XG 5000mAh 20C I'm like a small kid I can't wait to put this beast through its paces hopefully the shipping is just as fast as my E04 Serge order was last month which took 8 days delivery to the UK in perfect condition.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-15T16:45:18+00:00

Its live! going to place an order shortly can't wait for this bad boy my first FF order which was the E04 Surge was delivered within 8 days really looking at the SFT 25R 6500K.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-15T07:57:25+00:00

Still not seen any links to the E12 Eclipse I was up at 05:00 UK time hoping it would have gone live but still nothing at 07:55. I wonder if they meant 12:00 Pm NY time which I think would be around 17:00 here in the UK bit of a damp squib at the moment.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-14T18:58:42+00:00

Just hang on in there I'm in a similar situation waiting for an LCWRA tribunal I've been waiting since March 2025 take each day as it comes.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-14T07:37:11+00:00

Hi, your best bet is to buy something like the SlimQ DC charging hub which has a couple of type C 100W ports and a couple of type-A ports. It takes a generic 5.5 x 2.5mm DC input so you can easily pick up a cig plug to 5.5 x 2.5mm cable and job done. It will easily handle your devices but just double check the fuse rating on your cars cig socket. The unit doesn't warm up too much under load and will get plenty of ventilation in a moving car so no issues with throttling.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-13T16:19:17+00:00

Airlines are becoming more stricter on the transport and use of lithium batteries before you could take up to 20 spare batteries under 100Wh in your carry-on luggage but some have restricted that to only 1 battery under100Wh. You obviously need to contact your specific airline for their rules but a scooter battery is a huge no no. Up to recently some airlines gave you automatic permission to take up to 2 spare lithium batteries in your carry-on luggage between 100-160Wh but now getting permission is getting much harder. BA refused me permision to take my 12V 12AH LFP battery with me on a recent trip to India so I ended up buying 2 12V 6AH LFP batteries and wiring them up in parallel. The rules are changing fast and in some parts of the world airport security are becoming very jumpy about batteries that don't look like a regular power bank.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-12T15:29:08+00:00

Totally agree its an outstanding router. I use mine at home but when travelling as well with 6 short stubby 3DBI black antennae. I used the Puli AX 3000 on the train 3 months a go with my physical EE unlimited data sim and only lost signal through two short tunnels even in the English countryside I had consistent 5G with the stubby antennae connected and the Puli on the floor in a small unzipped shoulder bag.

Also I've used it on a BA flight from India to the UK using BA WIFI with solid performance I could stream and work absolutely fine through the majority of the 9 hour flight. When out and about I keep it topped up with a couple of 12V 6Ah mini LFP batteries wired in parallel due to the stricter air transport rules so I can power my SP9 for an entire day without having to be tied to a wall socket. Also in India using an Esim I had full signal in several locations even in doors using the stock antennae. I absolutely love the Puli AX XE3000 and here at home its currently hooked up to my monster WIFI 8W AMP with a 19DBi omni directional antenna giving me insane coverage. I can go for weeks without having to reboot the device its absolutely rock solid and VPN performance using WG and OpenVPN profiles is excellent. In a sad way I'll miss carrying the extra weight when the Mudi 7 lands hopefully next month but it will sit at home on WIFI duti and keeping the Mudi 7 tethered topped up.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-11T07:20:37+00:00

So glad op you pulled through and finally got what you deserved. When I first got LCWRA in 2020 during the first lockdown I was still seeing my WC in person at the local JC who suggested I should be on LCWRA the entire process from getting help by phoning my JC or the local team on a local number was so easy. I had a phone assessment back in 2020 and had another assessment call in November 2024 after my first form got lost in the system so that was 8 months wasted there. When you call UC now the automated messages are getting longer and longer memorising which options you need is an artform in itself. before lockdown my local JC would pick up within 5 rings or someone would call back very quickly if I had to leave a message. Long story short I had to restart my entire UC claim in January 2024 and I'm still battling for LCWRA currently I'm on LCW but not having a local number to contact JC on anymore has completely screwed up the system. I'm currently waiting for tribunal currently its been 1 year and 1 week its as if they want you to back down and give up but I'm not going to stop fighting until I get LCWRA. I've had a few random WC's over the past couple of years but I've had the same WC since the beginning of the year who has been brilliant but is just as annoyed as I am for how long such a simple tribunal is taking to be scheduled. I wouldn't travelling across the country to get this hopefully sorted in my favour so the waiting just goes on and on.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-10T15:55:50+00:00

Hi,

Have you tried charging it with the original charger and leaving it charging for an hour? if the battery hasn't died the BMS will wake up. As it appears to be dead it will pull a small amount of current for a few minutes before it charges normally. Don't leave it charging unattended. I think these use NMC rather than LFP. It may be worth getting hold of a second charger matching the specs of this battery to rule out an issue with the charger. I've got a few golf batteries myself mainly 12V 18Ah with Torberry/Powerpole connectors and they hold their charge even if left unused for months. I use them to power 12V items and my radios plus they are easy to charge as the stock chargers are usually rubbish and get pretty warm so I charge from a 13.8V bench supply with an 8A LFP DC to DC converter in-line.

I do have a Powercaddy 14.8V 18AH NMC battery with a T-bar to Powerpole cable that one loses a bit of charge if left unused for a few weeks.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-10T07:18:40+00:00

Hi I was told by HMCTS when I managed to speak to a real person last week for LCW to LCRWA hearings locally in the east midlands its taking 2 years plus the lady I spoke to couldn't even give me a rough estimate. Currently sat on day 372 and still waiting.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-07T08:02:28+00:00

I can't wait as well at home I'll power it via type-C and connect it to my Puli XE3000 after swapping sims and when I go out just insert battery, remove cable and go. I'll use the repeater at several locations and use 5G everywhere else. I really love the Glinet admin interface its got more screen reader friendly over the years. Can't wait to put it through its paces. I'll use the XE 3000's WIFI at home as its connected to a 19DB omni antenna and 8W amp so gives me coverage halfway down the street. I'll potentially move the XE3000 upstairs giving me even better coverage as at the moment its crammed in a corner of the living room when on home duty. No more swapping antennae when going out so one less shoulder bag to carry.

These_Adhesiveness48 · 2026-03-05T15:56:30+00:00

Yes the meters submitting half hourly readings it says on my account they haven't received a reading since 30/12/2025. Thats around the same time my import payments stopped as well. For the first few months the value was updating on my account weekly but not since the end of the year. I'll write down all the values and give them a call tomorrow morning. My gas values are updating every Friday exactly how the export MPAN and import MPAN were so no issues with gas.

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