Got a new flashlight, batteries aren't here yet.

[Ifrit]

So i ordered a new flashlight, it's powered by 1 18650. I ordered the batteries from DX at the same time and they haven't arrived yet, but the light has. I also purchased a PILA charger and 1 AW18650 about a week ago(obviously a different site), they haven't even shipped yet. My question here is, I want to know that my flashlight is functioning properly, is there any way to test it? I only have 14500s at my disposal right now. And some aa and aaa primaries.

Just hoping the only answer isn't "patience" :/ I have none! I have a new light i want to use!!!

Oh yeah, the light is direct drive according to the description.

 

[KarstGhost]

Ahh so close, yet so far away. Check and see if it will run off 2 primary Cr123 batteries. I'm not positive, but it seems like most lights that run off 1 18650 will run off 2 cr123's. It might not be safe to run the light using them for extended periods of time, but you could at least check out your light that way.

 

[hyperloop]

whoa! don't go putting 2xCR123s in if the light is rated at 4.2v maximum input voltage.

What light did you get?

 

[ruriimasu]

yes, dont put in 2 cr123s if yours is max 4.2V.. it will go as it happened with mine.

 

[Ifrit]

Nope, no 2xcr123. :/

Aurora AK-P7-5 HA-III SSC P7-C 2-Mode 900-Lumen LED Flashlight with Assault Crown (1*18650)
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15739

 

[chris23]

I feel your pain, brand new flashlight and no batteries to play with it!, sorry I don't know any solutions, besides telling us what make/model light you ordered and then take nice pictures of it and post up here so we can all stare at it

 

[Pericles]

Why not make up a short (15mm) spacer from a bolt or the like? Wrap it in tape so it doesn't touch the barrel then use it with your 14500 cell.
Peri