Hey guys, first post on the forums here so go easy on me. I have done nothing but research on here the last couple of weeks. I went out and upgraded from the Fenix L2D to the TK11. Bought a Pila charger and some 600P batteries also.
To my question, I had a suspicion before I bought the TK11, but it seems like over time, the L2D is no longer putting out the same light as when it was new. I just tried some brand new lithium primaries in the L2d, Vs the TK11, and there is like a mega difference. On paper it should be 180 lumens Vs 225 lumens. And yes I am definitely in turbo on both of them. The L2D hasnt seemed bright in quite a while (since my buddies got some P3D's). Something just doesnt seem right with it. Tried cleaning the contacts on it as well.
Is it possible for an LED to lose some of its output capability over time. In all honesty, there were times when I had the L2d in turbo mode for longer than the suggested 10 mins. Could this have harmed it?
Or......am I just crazy?
To my question, I had a suspicion before I bought the TK11, but it seems like over time, the L2D is no longer putting out the same light as when it was new. I just tried some brand new lithium primaries in the L2d, Vs the TK11, and there is like a mega difference. On paper it should be 180 lumens Vs 225 lumens. And yes I am definitely in turbo on both of them. The L2D hasnt seemed bright in quite a while (since my buddies got some P3D's). Something just doesnt seem right with it. Tried cleaning the contacts on it as well.
Is it possible for an LED to lose some of its output capability over time. In all honesty, there were times when I had the L2d in turbo mode for longer than the suggested 10 mins. Could this have harmed it?
Or......am I just crazy?