LunaSol 20 Version - which do I have?

[heckboy]

I picked up my LS20 used over in B-S-T. How can I tell which version of the light I have? It would be nice to use rechargeable batteries if possible.

Regards,
HB

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From the LunaSol FAQ:

Different Versions

The first wave of LS20 lights had a NG400 converter for the main gun, meaning Li-Ions are discouraged and the use of primary cells advised. The second large wave of LS20 lights use the GD converter that allows the use of Li-Ion cells.
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[js]

HB,

Take off the head and set it lens down on a flat surface. Now look at the board: if it has a red conformal coating on it, it is the first run of LS20's with the NG converter, and you should not use 3.6 volts Li-ion rechargeables.

However, if the board is just a pure green, with a clear coating over it, you have the GD converter and can freely use any 123 battery to power it.

 

[heckboy]

It's a NG converter light.

Thanks!

 

[Scottiver]

I'm pretty sure that you can use the AW LifePo4 3.0v rechargeables in it though.

 

[yaesumofo]

this might be a terrible NONO nut I have on occasion installed a non primary battery into my first run LS20 with no perceived ill effects.
Sometimes I find myself with NO primaries and have to do what I have to do.
My LS20 runs as bright as ever.
The only thing I noticed is that the light warmed up a bit more than "normal". and might be running a little brighter.
Maybe I am just lucky but it seems to me that the Golden Dragon emitter may have a little more latitude than we thought possible.

Yaesumofo

 

[The Coach]

Thanks js, now I don't have to call it red goo anymore. :thumbsup:

 

[js]

It's actually red nail polish, but "conformal coating" sounds better, doesn't it? LOL! Don used both terms in an earlier thread (in the same sentence). hehe.

 

[heckboy]

LifePO4s huh? I did look at those a short time ago when I placed a battery order with AW. I'd have to buy yet another battery charger...:crazy: Let's see how hard I actually use this light and go from there. I just put it into EDC duty for work today since my Stingray Holester arrived.

Later,
HB