Changing the 'level'...possible?

Alrighty, I'm a bit of a newb to Peaks and lights in general...oh hell, I'm a rank newb.
I've just purchased a level 3 El Capitan in brass, I understand what that means...but is there a way to change it? In other words, after I get the light, if I decide that is just isn't bright enough for whatever job I decide to assign it can the power be ramped up?
It's ok if not, I have places that I don't need 80 lumens or 70 or even 100, I'd just like to know if that's an option.
thanks,
Russel

russde said:

....I've just purchased a level 3 El Capitan in brass, I understand what that means...but is there a way to change it? In other words, after I get the light, if I decide that is just isn't bright enough for whatever job I decide to assign it can the power be ramped up?
It's ok if not, I have places that I don't need 80 lumens or 70 or even 100, I'd just like to know if that's an option.
thanks,
Russel

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Ummm ... not really

The resistor is potted (sealed) into the electronics essentially permanently.

You could lower the output with a QTC, but not raise it.

No, all of the electronics are potted. The battery used will vary the brightness drastically though.

jabe1 said:

No, all of the electronics are potted. The battery used will vary the brightness drastically though.

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Excellent point! It should definitely be brighter on a 14500 (3.7-4.2v), than an eneloop (1.2v)

Thanks much for the replies.
I kind of figured that this would be the case...justification to get a couple 14500's, right?

Peaks run very well on Li-Ion power ...

Make sure to learn how to use these safely, first, though :thumbsup:

Exactly. Though the LEs are potted, the brightness can increase dramatically with higher voltage cells. One of the best things about Peak lights is their broad acceptance of virtually any like-sized cell.

Got the light in yesterday, came with a AA lithium primary...light is good, not great, but it will definitely do the job. 14500's on the way in the post...