Battery Option for SF 6p

[Mobenzowner]

I have 2 sf 6p's and 1 Cabela xpg 6p clone.

1. SF 6p running a malkoff m60l

2. SF 6p with the 85 lumen sf led dropin

3. XPG clone running a p60 or p61 (i switch back & force)


I know I can bore the bodies to accept an 18650, or try to find an L2 18650 host (not easy). But I was wondering if there are any other good, viable options or mods to upgrade these battery wise.

I also have a new stock SF u2 digital ultral on the way. Any battery mods,suggestions for it?

I am pretty new here, but I have searched a bit to no avail, so in other words I apologize if this topic has been beat to death and I didnt actually see it.

Thanks

 

[Marduke]

2xRCR123 or 1x17670 will fit with no modifications

 

[Mobenzowner]

2xRCR123 or 1x17670 will fit with no modifications

would those options work with the normal p60 or p61 lamps?

 

[schiesz]

Nope, they are different voltages than the stock lamps. 2 RCR will the lamps, one 17670 will probably not light them, or be ugly, yellow, and hurt the bulb if it does light. They will both work with your Malkoff however. There are Lumensfactory lamps (and others) for both those battery combinations.

 

[Marduke]

would those options work with the normal p60 or p61 lamps?

They will work with the LED modules, but will not work with the incan.

 

[kramer5150]

I have 2 sf 6p's and 1 Cabela xpg 6p clone.

1. SF 6p running a malkoff m60l

2. SF 6p with the 85 lumen sf led dropin

3. XPG clone running a p60 or p61 (i switch back & force)


I know I can bore the bodies to accept an 18650, or try to find an L2 18650 host (not easy). But I was wondering if there are any other good, viable options or mods to upgrade these battery wise.

I also have a new stock SF u2 digital ultral on the way. Any battery mods,suggestions for it?

I am pretty new here, but I have searched a bit to no avail, so in other words I apologize if this topic has been beat to death and I didnt actually see it.

Thanks

M60L will run optimally at voltages over ~4V... someone else chime in on the MAX, I forget.
P60L will run optimally at 6-9V
P60/61 will only run at 6V

so as far as your 6P goes you are pretty much limited to 2xprimary or 2xRCR123. unless you want to run unregulated off a 17670.

 

[mdocod]

There's a pair of links in my sig line that will help get you up to speed on the ins-and-outs of going rechargeable on tactical lights. I'll sum up my recommendations though:

SF 6P M60L:
1x3.7V protected 17670 cell. AW brand recommended by most. This will run the module close to full output on a fresh cell, with a steady dimming to about 50% near the end of the discharge. Runtime should be pretty decent, I'd guess around 4 hours of steadily dimming output. Keep in mind that it takes about a 30% difference in output to really see the difference, and most folks pick up the "L" version of this module with the intention of getting the best possible runtime. In the stock 6P this will be the best possible runtime you can get from a li-ion configuration.
Alternatively, if you are willing, upgrade to an 18650 compatible body: Here: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=222792 or Here: http://www.lighthound.com/Solarforc...ized--2xCR-123-or-1x18650-battery_p_2630.html or Here: http://www.lighthound.com/FiveMega-C-Tail-C-Head-1x18650-or-2x123-Battery-Black-Finish_p_2827.html ... The FM is nicer, but the solarforce will work if you want to save some bucks. in this case you would run a protected 18650 instead, which will extend runtime even further.

SF 6P with SF P60L:
Same recommendation as above, it's not like it's a bright module anyways, yes output will suffer running on a single 17670 or 18650, but I don't see this as a major issue... When you want something brighter, pick up an M30 from malkoff for it

P60 or P61:
Sorry to say there are no rechargeable cells available that can match the voltage requirements of these cells properly and safely. You're going to have to plan on what you want the future of this light to be if you want to go rechargeable. Maybe turn it into a power house drag strip incan with a pair of IMR16340s from AW, and a P91 or IMR-9 or something like that. Alternatively, just pick up a cheap LED module like an 11836 from DX to make it compatible with various rechargeable options. Maybe just use the tailcap and head and mate those to a 2x18650 body and make a real screamer out of it... Bottom line here, the bulb is going to have to change, so read those guides and think about which direction you want to take this light into it's rechargeable future. Personally, since you have 2 LED lights, I'd keep one incan here. A 2xIMR cell configuration is a lot of fun.

-Eric

 

[Mobenzowner]

Thank you all for the advice and info. Mdocod, I'll definitely take a look at those links you provided. Just the info I was lloking for.