Quark Battery Options

vio765

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I got the 4Sevens 18650 tube for my Quark collection. I plan to use it on my AA^2 light. Which option would yield the longest runtime in a Quark AA^2? Two Sanyo 2700's or one AW 18650 2600mAh?
 
I got the 4Sevens 18650 tube for my Quark collection. I plan to use it on my AA^2 light. Which option would yield the longest runtime in a Quark AA^2? Two Sanyo 2700's or one AW 18650 2600mAh?

Although the voltage determines where a light drops out of regulation, when all else is equal, the power contained in the batteries is a reasonable indicator of which cell(s) will go longer. The choices you suggest are AA = (1.2 x 2) x 2.7 AH vs. Li = 3.7 x 2.6 AH. The AAs = 6.5W vs. Li = 9.6W. I'm assuming the Sanyo's are NiMH and not alkalines, but even using alkaline's 1.5V per cell, still gives the edge to the 18650. The 18650 should outperform the pair of AAs.
 
In terms of regulating circuits, where would y'all rate the ones that 4Sevens use? Is it good/ok, good, the best...etc?
 
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