CR2 Runtime test, w/Eiger AAA and Lighthound fauxton.

[scout24]

12 noon, the Arc quit glowing sometime between 10:00 and now. Measured .58v... Everyone else status quo, time for more popcorn. 99hrs. for Tasklight, 63hrs. for the remaining AAA's?

 

[Darvis]

Eiger vs. Matty aside, 63 hours is impressive no matter what. Thinking in real world terms, it's an incredible amount of runtime. Even, let's say, an 8 hour daily burn would yeild around 7 days of output. Realistically, in an emergency (or while camping), maybe 4-5 hours a day of usage (probably more like 1-2, but let's just say...) is most likely and that would yeild 16-18 days off of a single AAA. INSANE!!! Don't get me wrong, I'm Peak fan and am rooting for the Eiger, but I'd take any one of these lights given their practical burn times. Yes, I know other form factors in 123A can go longer, but look at the size and weight of these little AAA dudes! My Eiger with the aluminum body and stainless head is oh so light and extra batteries can be carried on a keychain. Scout man I'll say it again, great test!!!

 

[scout24]

Thanks Darvis! 4:30 photo below, Eiger has effectively been out for about an hour, dimmer than the Titan. I spoke to Curt at Peak LED this afternoon, and got some clarification. I was mistaken in my nomenclature on the Matty- There were three levels offered, standard, high, and ultra. The one I am running is a high power level. Apparently, there was not a large demand for the standard. I purchased a high and an ultra, and donated the brighter of the two to the CPF Christmas giveaway in '09. My Eiger is apparently a Rebel, too. The newer Cree (XP-G?) is more efficient. The .5 power level Eiger that has been mentioned sounds very appealing...:) as long as you realize these are NOT bright lights... 8PM tonight will be 72hrs... Again, if you are not a fan of the EO1 tint, the Peaks are a great option, and if you have a question, and they can be reached on the phone...

 

[Darvis]

I also talked to Curt yesterday and he indicated that the new XP-G Eigers would be re-evaluated based on the updated drivers that it takes to run them.. tying in to what you said above, so yes, the runtimes should get much better at the lower levels... Looking forwrd to a re-match!

 

[scout24]

Darvis- Sounds like you're saying I will need to buy some more Peaks?:devil:

 

[Beacon of Light]

I just got off the phone with Curt and he said he has an XPG running as low as 13mA. He said he will post some results of testing he has done. I was willing to order right then but I guess I will wait to see the results.

 

[CaNo]

My Eiger is apparently a Rebel, too. The newer Cree (XP-G?) is more efficient. The .5 power level Eiger that has been mentioned sounds very appealing...:)

Wow... that makes me feel better about my order for the Peak Eiger R5 :D
You definitely have to do a rematch with the new R5 version... :devil:

 

[CaNo]

I just got off the phone with Curt and he said he has an XPG running as low as 13mA. He said he will post some results of testing he has done. I was willing to order right then but I guess I will wait to see the results.

How hard are the rebels being run?

 

[Beacon of Light]

I thought I saw a graph on the Peak subforum in a thread I read last Saturday (Peak day as I became obsessed with Peak after Scout24s runtime thread) that the Matterhorn or early rebel Eigers running at 32-35mA but not sure if that was a #1 drive level.

 

[Darvis]

I would never suggest such a thing...

Insert subliminal message here> "Scout, buy more peak flashlights, run more tests" <End subliminal message.

 

[Beacon of Light]

Scout did Curt mention if the Eiger Rebel was less efficient than the older 5mm Matterhorn? I am guessing that is the case but not sure.

 

[CaNo]

13ma compared to 35ma.... So I would really have no heat problems with the new Eigers am I? Wow, I plan to totally abuse the runtime on this light when I get it... It's kind of cool to think that with this new bulb, the 13ma light is still going to be brighter than the light that is being driven harder. I just hope for the sake of the R5, that the runtime will be better than this rebel that we see here. But even if I wanted the matterhorn, I believe Curt said he has run out or is ending production, one of the two...:(

 

[CaNo]

A part of me wanted to have that 3 LED Matty, because I thought it looked cool. I looked at the thread where Robyn posted beamshots of the Matty and Eiger. I was actually satisfied with the beamshot of the 3 LED Matty (tint)... that is until I saw the level 4 Eiger (cool)... wow. That light's tint blew me away! Even SgtLED mentioned it was close to being perfect. Now either tomorrow or the day after, I can confirm in person. :grin2:

 

[CaNo]

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Sorry back to original subject lol

 

[Beacon of Light]

13ma compared to 35ma.... So I would really have no heat problems with the new Eigers am I? Wow, I plan to totally abuse the runtime on this light when I get it... It's kind of cool to think that with this new bulb, the 13ma light is still going to be brighter than the light that is being driven harder. I just hope for the sake of the R5, that the runtime will be better than this rebel that we see here. But even if I wanted the matterhorn, I believe Curt said he has run out or is ending production, one of the two...:(

I think Curt said in the thread the regular #1 Eiger XP-G was 35-40mA. When I mentioned 13mA earlier, it was what Curt was using to test lower outputs. Not sure if I can order one that low as he didn't say yes or no, just that he was posting results to see what CPF had to say.

 

[CaNo]

I think Curt said in the thread the regular #1 Eiger XP-G was 35-40mA. When I mentioned 13mA earlier, it was what Curt was using to test lower outputs. Not sure if I can order one that low as he didn't say yes or no, just that he was posting results to see what CPF had to say.

It did seem a little too good to be true at the moment. Maybe given a year it will be a reality. I was just thinking, I could run that little stinker forever lol :p

 

[Beacon of Light]

It did seem a little too good to be true at the moment. Maybe given a year it will be a reality. I was just thinking, I could run that little stinker forever lol :p

right and then double that by using the 2xAAA body tube!!! So it would run forever x 2

 

[nanomu]

Eiger vs. Matty aside, 63 hours is impressive no matter what. Thinking in real world terms, it's an incredible amount of runtime.

I want to second this. One has to remember in nearly all real-world useage scenarios, one probably isn't going to be running these lights constantly, so the hours of runtime seen here will be spread over days or weeks. Any of these AAAs would make great power-outage lights because of their small size, endless runtime, and ease of battery availability.

The Tasklight is still running?!! :eek: :bow:

 

[Dances with Flashlight]

One has to remember in nearly all real-world useage scenarios, one probably isn't going to be running these lights constantly, so the hours of runtime seen here will be spread over days or weeks. Any of these AAAs would make great power-outage lights because of their small size, endless runtime, and ease of battery availability.

+1 big time!

I have an Eiger Penlight using the same set of alkalines since last October. With 2XAAA and 3.0v it's much brighter than with a single AAA, but still seems to offer tons of runtime. Don't know what a side by side would show. (Hint!)

 

[CaNo]

Don't know what a side by side would show. (Hint!)

See what you got yourself into :hahaha:Scout? lol