Fenix T1 and RCR123A

[Stormy]

Hi,
Just ordered a Fenix T1, it will arrive next week.

Has anyone got a clue if the Fenix T1 will survive 2 RCR123A cells (3.7V), or will it be the same as with my Inova T3 (just the normal CR123A)?
I am not really looking forward to immediately frying my new light.

Cheers,
Stormy

 

[Marduke]

If you check the ongoing discussion thread on the light, it answers many questions. And yes, it will handle 3.7v RCR123's

 

[Ski Trucker]

4 sevens posted on here one day and said it would

 

[WadeF]

I have R123's ready to go for when mine arrives.

 

[almejia16]

Wade F,

Please confirm that the Rcr123's work well when you get your T1. I am planing on buying AW's protected rcr123 for the T1.

Thanks,

Al

 

[bondr006]

I have two AW RCR123A's waiting for mine when it gets here today. I was talking to Trevor at FenixStore on the phone yesterday, and he is running 2 AW's in his.

 

[almejia16]

bondr006,
Thanks very much. Off to the Maketplace to buy Aw's rcr123.:twothumbs

NOW I am Really EXCITED.

Al

 

[abvidledUK]

It's dimensions as well as electrics that matter, don't forget.

 

[bondr006]

Well according to Trevor at FenixStore, who BTW has one in his hand....The AW's fit and work just fine...:thumbsup:

 

[cmichael]

I got my RCR123A on shippment too from AW for my T1, I Hope Will get it before Christmas...

 

[j3bnl]

Well according to Trevor at FenixStore, who BTW has one in his hand....The AW's fit and work just fine...:thumbsup:

Trevor (FenixStore) sent me an email confirming this after I enquired.

 

[bondr006]

I just got my T1 about a half hour ago. I have two AW protected 123a's in it, and it works fantastic. They are not even a tight fit. Man is this thing bright. Guilt free lumens.....YEEEEEE HAAAAA!!! Can't wait till night time now.

 

[WadeF]

The AW R123's 3.7v work fine in the T1. Output is virtually identical with primaries.

 

[cmichael]

The AW R123's 3.7v work fine in the T1. Output is virtually identical with primaries.

How about the running time on a RCR123a?

Thanks..

 

[ernsanada]

AW's Protected RCR123's fit, one battery was slightly snug. I also tried AW's Protected 17670 and it fits snug. I had to remove the battery tube from the bezel and push out the battery. I also had to remove the AW label off the 17670 battery.

These are shots of how AW's Protected RCR123's and AW's Protected 17670 fit the T1's battery tube.

AW's batteries may vary in size but this is how they fit my T1.

Fits AW's Protected RCR123's snug.

Fits AW's Protected 17670 snug.

 

[bondr006]

Hmmm. That's funny. My new AW protected RCR123A's rattle in my T1. They slide in and out very freely. I wonder if it's a difference in the batteries, or manufacturing variances between my T1 and yours. I have the new AW's that are black with a silver label.

 

[ernsanada]

Hmmm. That's funny. My new AW protected RCR123A's rattle in my T1. They slide in and out very freely. I wonder if it's a difference in the batteries, or manufacturing variances between my T1 and yours. I have the new AW's that are black with a silver label.

Just like you said, it's probably manufacturing variances. I have the older blue AW's Protected RCR123's.

 

[bondr006]

Here's a couple pictures.....

 

[BSCOTT1504]

I got my RCR123A on shippment too from AW for my T1, I Hope Will get it before Christmas...

The next time you need AW's RCR 123's you might try Lighthound. They are in Texas and have great customer service. I normally get orders from them in 3 to 4 days!

 

[bondr006]

:thumbsup: On the Lighthound. Great CS and fast shipping.