Using rechargeable 123 on Streamlight TLR-1 or TLR-1s?

stockae92

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Anybody tried using (protected) rechargeable 123 on Streamlight TLR-1 or TLR-1s?

I am thinking about getting one but wonder if I can run rechargeable 123 for training?

Thanks :)
 

CQ73

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I was wondering the same thing. Yes, you should be the first to try it!
 

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I've been told that the max input voltage to the ProTac 1AA/2AA/1L is 3.5V, and they are probably using a similar circuit for the TLR-1, so I would advise against 3.7V. Single CR123 lights use a boost circuit, so the higher voltage of the RCR123 will go straight to the LED, which may or may not be able to handle it.
 

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I've been told that the max input voltage to the ProTac 1AA/2AA/1L is 3.5V, and they are probably using a similar circuit for the TLR-1, so I would advise against 3.7V. Single CR123 lights use a boost circuit, so the higher voltage of the RCR123 will go straight to the LED, which may or may not be able to handle it.

Correct, except that the TLR-1 and TLR-1s are 2xCR123A weapon lights.

But in any case, I'm not going to be the first to try it. :D
 

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That's confusing, as one would expect it to be TLR-2 if it uses 2 cells...either way, it would exceed the voltage, so the advice is still the same.
 

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The TLR-2 is the one with the laser, and the TLR-3 is the small one. It's basically like saying "model 1, 2, and 3", not "it takes this many cells".

Good info. I'd lean against using 3.7v rechargeables; but I wonder if LiFePO4 or those AW cells limited to 3v would work?
 

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I'm not saying that it is a good idea to do it but I've ran my TLR-1 and 2 on RCR123 for a at least a year now. Several hours of constant on once a week or so for training and build g searches during that time and no ill effect yet. like I said though I'm not telling you to do it as I did it at my own risk and accepted that I may destroy the driver or LED. Actually in a way I wish it did fry something then I would have an excuse to upgrade it with a nice mod.
 
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