The Manker E14III - an update that defies both physics and economics….

[aau007]

I must not know the new LEDs much but the numbers they publish really have my head scratching. Can someone explain?

18350, 1100mAh battery putting out 4000lm for 55 min. From Samsung website, the lh351d puts out 515lm at 1050ma. this thing has 4 of them so I suppose you need 2A to drive 1 to 1000lm. 4 LEDs means 8A at the battery? How do you draw 8A for 55 min from a 1100mAh battery without getting it exploded?

Next item. website says 400lm for 1hr 34min, 1000 lm for 1hr 15min and 4000lm for 55min. Am I understanding correctly that this light will put out 10x the amount of light and yet only reducing run time by roughly 40%?

 

[daffy]

It's combined runtime the light steps down at certain points, does not reach 4000L with the included 18350. Read the review on 1Lumen.com it has what you need to know.

 

[AMD64Blondie]

What would be the best 18350 batteries to buy,so that I have spare batteries on hand?

Ow..just blinded myself with 4000 lumens of neutral white light right off off my bathroom mirror.

I'm seeing spots. That hurt.(Didn't realize such a small light was so bright.)

 

[wweiss]

What would be the best 18350 batteries to buy,so that I have spare batteries on hand?

Ow..just blinded myself with 4000 lumens of neutral white light right off off my bathroom mirror.

I'm seeing spots. That hurt.(Didn't realize such a small light was so bright.)

I use the: Sony Murata 2800mAh VTC5D

 

[AMD64Blondie]

Anyone have the 18650 extension for the E14 III?

Wondering what it looks like,in terms of size when attached.

(compared to the stock 18350 tube).

I already ordered the 18650 extension,but I think I'll keep running the stock 18350 body for now.

Trying to see how much bulkier it is with the longer body.

 

[wweiss]

Anyone have the 18650 extension for the E14 III?

Wondering what it looks like,in terms of size when attached.

(compared to the stock 18350 tube).

About twice as long but almost 5 times the runtime. Well worth it for trail/road walking.
I use the shorty for daytime work in dark corners...

I already ordered the 18650 extension,but I think I'll keep running the stock 18350 body for now.

Trying to see how much bulkier it is with the longer body.

 

[lovic87]

I received my 18650 tube a few weeks ago (about 6 months after I ordered it) and I should be able to take a couple comparison photos if I remember later.