Cell options for KT1 turbohead

jamie.91

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Hey CPF 😋

I'm looking for some advice from you knowledgeable folks regarding cell and lamp options for my KT1.
My setup consists of a KT1 turbohead on a FM 2x18650 body and a Z59 tailcap.
Right now the KT1 has a N1 lamp in in which is no use at the moment.

I want help with 2 things

1. What lamp options are there for me to get more lumens? I believe the MN21 to be 500 lumens but I'm not sure how to power it! runtime is not relevant but the cells Must be rechargeable! Probably 2x18650? I am open to any cell configuration including spacers though.

2. Is there a cell option I could use with the N1 in the 2x18650 body?

The body is making for hard work regarding cell configuration, it looks so damn cool though!

Thanks
Jamie

EDIT: also has anyone seen the eagletac R22 battery pack? It's 2 18650's together but rated at 7.4 volts:/ why not 8.4 volts? And if I was to get one how would I charge it?
 
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ElectronGuru

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The general rule of thumb is to run 2 IMR in place of 3 123. So you're looking for '3 cell' bulbs. I run an MN15 (M3T) bulb in this, off a pair of 18350:

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cenz

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1. MN21 is a 5A bulb, you need a pair NCR18650BD/protected 3000mah+ cell to power it, but Z59 cannot handle this bulb/current, so I suggest HO-M3T bulb, higher color temp. than SF bulb (not higher lumens). MN20/16/15 is also good choice for 2x18650 body, EO-M3T is more prefer, but not sure Z59 is works or not.

2. N1 is a single-cell bulb for li-ion rechargeable, so you need a 18650 dummy cell for your body.
 
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