McKinley High or Ultra?

KAM · Jul 7, 2006

Can't decide on which one to get
Is there a noticeable difference in output?
I plan to use rechargebles in it, how will this affect output and runtime?

Thanks
Kam

BentHeadTX · Jul 7, 2006

I would get the high VS the Ultra,
The high runs the LEDs at 30ma and the Ultra 40ma but you don't gain the brightness overdriving LEDs from the power you put in them. Rechargables are a higher voltage and will push the LEDs even harder so having them start off at a lower level will prevent overdriving them too hard.

ViReN · Jul 7, 2006

get a High Power as it is 30 mA drive, not only LED's will last longer, the Battery Life will also be better. You cant go wrong with the High Power McKinley....

KAM · Jul 8, 2006

Thanks for the replies

I ordered a McKinley High to edc with my P1 and matterhorn, can't wait

Thanks
Kam

nemul · Aug 12, 2006

BentHeadTX said:
I would get the high VS the Ultra,
The high runs the LEDs at 30ma and the Ultra 40ma but you don't gain the brightness overdriving LEDs from the power you put in them. Rechargables are a higher voltage and will push the LEDs even harder so having them start off at a lower level will prevent overdriving them too hard.

sorry to bump an old thread, but does anyone know what the High and Ultra run at on RCR123?

ViReN · Aug 12, 2006

Old Style McKinley (non Snow versions) were very safe to run on R123's ... Not sure about the latest versions...

I have been using High Power Snow with regular batteries... and very happy with it... havent changed batteries since 8 months.. I regularly use the light ... atleast couple of minutes a day ...

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