Cabela's 9p?

[MikeC]

Cleaning out and found a Cabela's 3 x cr123 incan that looks a lot like a 9p right down to the xenon bulb assy. It still works fine. It has an anti-roll bezel. How do I find a compatible LED conversion? What is the equiv rechargeable battery for 3 x 123 length? I'm guessing it wouldn't fit in a "regular" charger either. I can prolly just use 3 x RC123 and a regular charger also. I'm looking at the Malkoff M91B drop in. Suggestions?
Thanx

 

[leukos]

I remember these, but never owned one. I still have a Cabela's lamp module that was both an incan lamp and three 5mm LEDs, similar to the A2. It is P60 sized as you said, and works in my SF hosts. However, it is smaller in diameter than a P60, so another drop in might need to be sanded down to fit.

 

[skillet]

I had a Cabelas 12P at one time.. Used 4 CR123's.. wish I had the back after all this time along with Wolf-Eyes turbo head lights I sold.. but anyways

For a rechargeable, you need 18500 or 17500 as two together equal the length of 3 CR123 batteries.. then you can run any P60 type bulb rated for 9V or an equivalent Malkoff dropin

 

[ebuchner]

I still have a Cabela's lamp module that was both an incan lamp and three 5mm LEDs, similar to the A2.

I somehow missed that these existed. Is the control scheme something like "tap once for LEDs and twice for incan" or something similar?

 

[leukos]

Yes, to the best of my memory, one click was just the LEDs, the second was both the incan and LEDs. I think I paid all of $6 for it on clearance many years ago. Haven't used it much since it runs on primaries, all my heavily used incans run on rechargeables.

 

[md17]

I think your best bet is to get a malkoff 3p dropin, 2 AA batteries and a battery sleeve from oveready and make it the best task light ever. I have the m31w and it's a really nice tint. Also, rechargeable nimh AA will work great.

AA Delrin Battery Sleeves 17mm - OVEREADY

No Rattle - Custom Delrin Sleeves allow you to install AA batteries into flashlights designed for larger batteries, with no rattle. Choose your sleeve from below:

www.oveready.com

Surefire 3P (3 Volts) LED Drop-ins/Conversions – Malkoff Devices

Low voltage (3 Volts) LED Conversions for SureFire 3P. May or May Not Fit Other Models.

malkoffdevices.com

 

[md17]

I had a Cabelas 12P at one time.. Used 4 CR123's.. wish I had the back after all this time along with Wolf-Eyes turbo head lights I sold.. but anyways

For a rechargeable, you need 18500 or 17500 as two together equal the length of 3 CR123 batteries.. then you can run any P60 type bulb rated for 9V or an equivalent Malkoff dropin

18500 won't work because the 9p isn't wide enough. I'm not sure about the 17500.

 

[MikeC]

I think your best bet is to get a malkoff 3p dropin, 2 AA batteries and a battery sleeve from oveready and make it the best task light ever. I have the m31w and it's a really nice tint. Also, rechargeable nimh AA will work great.

AA Delrin Battery Sleeves 17mm - OVEREADY

No Rattle - Custom Delrin Sleeves allow you to install AA batteries into flashlights designed for larger batteries, with no rattle. Choose your sleeve from below:

www.oveready.com

Surefire 3P (3 Volts) LED Drop-ins/Conversions – Malkoff Devices

Low voltage (3 Volts) LED Conversions for SureFire 3P. May or May Not Fit Other Models.

malkoffdevices.com

Will the 3P dropin work on a 9P voltage?

 

[md17]

Will the 3P dropin work on a 9P voltage?

No you will blow the dropin. The m31 (3p) has a max of 3v. So you can use 2-1.5v AA or 1 cr123, but not a rechargeable cell

 

[MikeC]

No you will blow the dropin. The m31 (3p) has a max of 3v. So you can use 2-1.5v AA or 1 cr123, but not a rechargeable cell

That's what I thought, thx. I got a cheap 9p LED drop in from Amazon for $10. It seems to work ok with 3x123. I'm gonna be looking at rechargeable options. If I stay with the 9v format will rechargable 123's work ok? Concerns? When this cheap dropin goes down I might consider a rechargeable 2xAA and shift to a 3v format. I vaguely remember a discussion of RCR'S and protected cells but I cannot find the links to re-educate myself. I guess the question is, would I better served with a 9v dropin or a 3v?

 

[md17]

That's what I thought, thx. I got a cheap 9p LED drop in from Amazon for $10. It seems to work ok with 3x123. I'm gonna be looking at rechargeable options. If I stay with the 9v format will rechargable 123's work ok? Concerns? When this cheap dropin goes down I might consider a rechargeable 2xAA and shift to a 3v format. I vaguely remember a discussion of RCR'S and protected cells but I cannot find the links to re-educate myself. I guess the question is, would I better served with a 9v dropin or a 3v?

So it all depends on the voltage range the dropin can handle. Each rcr123a is 3.7v each. Keeppower does have a 3v rechargeable but they don't last very long, but aren't too expensive. If you want to run 3-3.7v cells, I would absolutely get a malkof m91bn. Versatile if you use 1 cell but can handle up to 12 volts.

Here is the 3 volt rechargeable:

16340 KeepPower 1000mAh P1634U2 3V RCR123A Protected Button Top (3V Output) (Micro USB Rechargeable)

16340 KeepPower 1000mAh P1634U2 3V RCR123A Protected Button Top

illumn.com

 

[MikeC]

Thanx, that is certainly an option. My only concern they appear to only come with cable for recharging 2 at a time.

 

[md17]

Thanx, that is certainly an option. My only concern they appear to only come with cable for recharging 2 at a time.

I'm guessing the more you buy, the more cables you get.

 

[fivemega]

To use 6P with 2x16650 you can use 69mm EXcap
If your 6P is bored out you can use 2x18650
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To use 6P with 2x17500, you will need 35mm EXcap
If your 6P is bored out you can use 2x18500
All EXcaps are with installed McClicky switch.