roadkill1109
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After using my SC52w for about a month now, I have to say I'm not very impressed with it on the 14500. The runtime is clearly shorter, even when not using 500lm H1 mode.
Besides, it also starts acting strange when I do try using turbo when the battery is weaker. With 2 flashes, turbo still functions fine. But when I double click to get into H2, it does that, but then goes into the the next lower H2 with another double click INSTEAD of back up to 500lm H1. At this point it is now stuck in the two lower H2 modes with any additional double clicks. If I turn it off then back on or cycle by holding switch down, the 500lm mode is back, and does not step down - telling me this is not a low voltage issue.
Does that make sense with the 14500? Or am I missing something?
Sounds like a battery problem. I use a 14500 cell as well, when I have bad cells the sc52 will detect and step down the light even if the battery is newly charged. Try replacing the cell with a brand new cell and this issuw will go away. Try using a protected 14500 cell based on the Sanyo cell.