1 piece rechargable batteries for the Fenix P3D
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regulator
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I have a P3 on the way and would like to use the 1 Lithium Ion battery as well. So far from all the reading I have found is that the protected version of the 17670 does not fit but the unprotected one does (not sure if all unprotected 17670's fit).
I think that since only 1 battery will be used in the flashlight an unprotected battery is ok (again - only guessing from all the info in my reading). You would have to be careful not to overdischarge the battery and ruin it. You would also need to rely on your charger to properly charge it without overcharging.
I think I read in one of the MANY posts that someone was using the 17670 and was able to get many hours of use on it without low battery warning issues - I would like to hear more input on the performance of using this battery as well.
I think that since only 1 battery will be used in the flashlight an unprotected battery is ok (again - only guessing from all the info in my reading). You would have to be careful not to overdischarge the battery and ruin it. You would also need to rely on your charger to properly charge it without overcharging.
I think I read in one of the MANY posts that someone was using the 17670 and was able to get many hours of use on it without low battery warning issues - I would like to hear more input on the performance of using this battery as well.
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fire-stick
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What's the capacity on RCR-123A's?
jumpstat
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Miracle, P3D accepts 2xCR123 Primary 3.0 volts or 2xR123a 3.7v Rechargeable Protected batteries. Unfortunately Rechargeable 17670 does not fit the light, if not that is the most logical choice since the P3D is regulated.
RGB_LED
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So, does that mean no-joy for using a 1 piece rechargeable? 
How about a 17500? Has anyone tried? :thinking: I am ordering a P3D and will be anxiously waiting for its arrival to check this out.
How about a 17500? Has anyone tried? :thinking: I am ordering a P3D and will be anxiously waiting for its arrival to check this out.
mtn_dance
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As Trujone suggested, I just received AW's high capacity RCR123A 750mHA batteries. 
They fit all my lights in my sig except the Nekomane body (and the Huntlight AAA Seoul
).
Truly AWesome
in the P3Dce, since you get all light levels, even low.
I also have AW's R123 "safe chemistry" LiFePO4 cells that work well at 3.0v so I get all light levels in my P2Dce & P1Dce.
This is my second order from AW, and I just cannot say enough about the quality of his cells and service! :goodjob:
They fit all my lights in my sig except the Nekomane body (and the Huntlight AAA Seoul
). Truly AWesome
in the P3Dce, since you get all light levels, even low.I also have AW's R123 "safe chemistry" LiFePO4 cells that work well at 3.0v so I get all light levels in my P2Dce & P1Dce.
This is my second order from AW, and I just cannot say enough about the quality of his cells and service! :goodjob:
You could try one of AW's 14670 cells. They're slightly larger in diameter than a AA battery, and made to fit in the slim battery tubes of some surefire models. You lose alot of capacity compared to a 17670, but if you really want a simple single cell solution this is the way to go. You could always bore out the tube another mm also. There's many people on this board that would happily do that for you for a small fee.
WadeF
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mtn_dance said:As Trujone suggested, I just received AW's high capacity RCR123A 750mHA batteries.
They fit all my lights in my sig except the Nekomane body (and the Huntlight AAA Seoul
Is Turbo any brighter with the AW's than with regular 123's? (Primaries?)
mtn_dance
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I think so, but you know how our eyes are, given the time it takes to remove one set of cells and install another.WadeF said:
I may "see" them as brighter, just because I think they "should" be "brighter", you know??
If I had a second light for side by side comparison.......
I'm just pleased that they fit, are protected, and have the "safe venting" technology. :rock:
WadeF
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Got my AW RCR123's. Charged them up, they are showing about 4.12v on the meter. In the P3D I didn't notice any difference over my regular Surefire 123's. I tested with my light meter with a bounce test, and then shining the light right into the sensor and I got the same reading with both batteries. I'm glad to have some rechargable batteries though. I'll see how they hold up as far as run time.
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I have a P3 running with 17650
I have a unprotected 17650 running fine in my P3 and all modes work. It was a tight fit at first but I took off the wrapper and it fit easily. It would come on though if the sides made contact intermittedly. So I took some wide tape and wraped the cell and all is now good and still fits easily. I have not noticed any difference in brightness using only the one cell. I will have to run the cell for a while to see how it works but all seems good.
I did see a thread somewhere with a run time graph and suprisingly the 17650 ran fully regulated in Turbo for approximately 45 minutes before running out. This seems as if the converter is a boost/buck and not just a buck. Time will tell. Unfortunately I am thinking of returning mine since the tint is very yellowish compared to all of my lights - makes it look dim for some reason. I have the natural color one and like the light overall.
I have a unprotected 17650 running fine in my P3 and all modes work. It was a tight fit at first but I took off the wrapper and it fit easily. It would come on though if the sides made contact intermittedly. So I took some wide tape and wraped the cell and all is now good and still fits easily. I have not noticed any difference in brightness using only the one cell. I will have to run the cell for a while to see how it works but all seems good.
I did see a thread somewhere with a run time graph and suprisingly the 17650 ran fully regulated in Turbo for approximately 45 minutes before running out. This seems as if the converter is a boost/buck and not just a buck. Time will tell. Unfortunately I am thinking of returning mine since the tint is very yellowish compared to all of my lights - makes it look dim for some reason. I have the natural color one and like the light overall.
