DX lights that can take both 1*AA and 1*14500...

[Ian2381]

I'm really fond of AA lights and most of them came from DX,

Does the manufacturers rated Runtime: is for using the 14500 lithium batteries?
Would this mean that it will more than double the runtime if I use Ni-mh battery.Just a thought that this will be good backup lights for the additional runtime.

Looking for the brightest DX lights that can take both 1*AA and 1*14500 when using Ni-mh 1.2v cells.

I'm really looking forward to my next mountain hiking trip.
Best time to use my lights.:wave:

 

[hyperloop]

i'm sorry to say that wouldnt trust my life when mountain hiking to a DX light. If using a single AA, I'd probably go for a zebralight to keep my hands free or for a handheld 1xAA, i'd go for Jetbeam, Fenix which i know can survive drops.

 

[Nos]

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.26122

 

[Ian2381]

i'm sorry to say that wouldnt trust my life when mountain hiking to a DX light. If using a single AA, I'd probably go for a zebralight to keep my hands free or for a handheld 1xAA, i'd go for Jetbeam, Fenix which i know can survive drops.

Currently have a Solarforce L2 and Fenix E20 as my main lights and just looking for a backup light that have an adequate runtime that runs in AA...

Nos, thats one good light but too heavy as a backup since I'm planning to bring 4 lights at least and I already have one(for keeps only).

 

[hyperloop]

look at this link, this is a DX light i got that can use both AAs and 14500s. I was more concerned as i did not know then that you already had a Fenix and Solarforce goin with you

 

[Ian2381]

look at this link, this is a DX light i got that can use both AAs and 14500s. I was more concerned as i did not know then that you already had a Fenix and Solarforce goin with you

Thanks for the concern,

Do you have any idea how safe protected 18650 batteries(ultrafire 2400mah), I just ordered one for my Solarforce L2 my L2 is a .8-4.2V w/ extention tube to accomodate 2AA batteries.:thinking:

 

[hyperloop]

Personally, i use Trustfire 2500 mAh cells, no experience with Ultrafire, from what i read on CPF, AW's cells should be one of the (if not THE) best for protected 18650s. If you're going to be using li-ion cells, spring some cash for a digital multimeter to check voltages for charging purposes. Also, get a PILA charger if you want a better one (i'm using an Ultrafire WF139 which is fine but will get a PILA when it dies, if ever).

hmm, extension tube to make it 2xAA? That would make it a Solarforce L2M right? if its a 0.8 to 4.2v, a 18650 fresh off the charger would run it at 4.2v, try that and compare the brightness by eye with 2xAAs.

 

[Ian2381]

M[/U] right? if its a 0.8 to 4.2v, a 18650 fresh off the charger would run it at 4.2v, try that and compare the brightness by eye with 2xAAs.

Got it from Ebay, its a Solarforce BLK L2 300 Lms R2 CREE AA Torch-3 hr Runtime (stated on Ebay), its actually for 18650 but w/ included extention tube that will take 2AA.

 

[rizky_p]

Ultrafire C3 SS and Akoray 106 is excellent light.

 

[yo6ial]

I recently bought an UltraFire A10.
I'm happy... with it. Shines a full hour on an Enloop 2Ah cell.
I'd like to test it on a 14500 cell but I've got none (in reach )

When the cell is empty it still gives enough light to see a foot or two ahead
Dropped it a few times to give it a "patina" and a few dents... still shines.

If someone buys this should consider some resoldering on the regulator, adding some termal paste and thermal sponge in the pill and... a thin metal disc, 5 to 10mm in diameter soldered over the positive terminal on the PCB as the copper is sooo thin, it will wear as the battery is changed or just moves inside a bit.. (I'll solder a silver one, .2mm thick)

One more thingy... the tint of the led is ugly. (blueish/purple...ish)
I'll have to change it asap with something from a more decent tint bin. (warmer and cozier )

 

[CampingLED]

Ultrafire C3 SS and Akoray 106 is excellent light.

+1 - i.t.o. built quality and weight go for the Akoray (sku:28546). The newer C3 SS is not the same as my older version i.t.o. built quality.

 

[kramer5150]

I'm really fond of AA lights and most of them came from DX,

Does the manufacturers rated Runtime: is for using the 14500 lithium batteries?
Would this mean that it will more than double the runtime if I use Ni-mh battery.Just a thought that this will be good backup lights for the additional runtime.

Looking for the brightest DX lights that can take both 1*AA and 1*14500 when using Ni-mh 1.2v cells.

I'm really looking forward to my next mountain hiking trip.
Best time to use my lights.:wave:

Regarding DX printed specs, I have always assumed they publish the brightest possible lumens and longes possible run times. So run times are spec'd with an alkaline or nimh and lumens are with a 14500.

How about a nitecore EZAA. Got a chance to play around with csshih's warm tint with an eneloop and its very well made and a very easy UI. A solid cool running ~100 Lumens OTF (ballpark estimation).

One thing you should be aware of is that most small EDC lights get considerably hotter with a 4.2V Lithium Ion. I recently played around with an ITP-A3 with a 10440 and it got HOT after 2-3 monutes, although it was considerably brighter than with a 1.2V NiMH.