Quark "Turbo" Thread

[rookiedaddy]

Manage to take some beam shots of Quark Turbo and other flashlights, not attempt to compare the brightness, but to see the hot spots of some lights. 🙂
From left, Quark 123² Turbo, Surefire E2DL (2009), Quark 123² Tactical Neutral White, EagleTac T20C2 Neutral White

Exposure Time: 1/100

Exposure Time: 1/250

Exposure Time: 1/500

Exposure Time: 1/1000

The Surefire TIR lens really work its magic here, the bright hot spot throws as well as the Turbo, if not more. :twothumbs

 

[Rawk]

A couple of questions about the Quark AA² turbo:

When you got high and moonlight mode programmed, how can you switch to medium mode then, without program the flashlight ?
Can it cycle through modes anyway ?

And there is a switch i saw in the 4sevens store, this one:
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_304&products_id=1646
Will it fit on the Quark AA² turbo body ?

 

[ti-force]

A couple of questions about the Quark AA² turbo:

When you got high and moonlight mode programmed, how can you switch to medium mode then, without program the flashlight ?
Can it cycle through modes anyway ?

And there is a switch i saw in the 4sevens store, this one:
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_304&products_id=1646
Will it fit on the Quark AA² turbo body ?

The Turbo series of lights are programmable in both the primary and secondary modes, but those are the only two modes that you have quick access to without reprogramming one or both of the modes. So to answer your question, no, you will only have access to high and moonlight modes (if these are the brightness levels you set the primary and secondary modes to), which are accessed by either tightening the head all the way (primary mode) or loosening the head some (secondary mode).

I'm almost 100% certain the tailcap you linked to will fit the AA Turbo light because I believe the tailcaps for the 123 x2 Turbo lights and the AAx2 Turbo lights are the same. I have a 123x2 tactical light, as well as, the 123x2 Turbo light. The tailcap from the Turbo light will fit on my 123x2 tactical and vice versa. I have one of the tailcaps you linked to, and it fits both lights also, but you won't have the momentary on feature with that tailcap, because it's a reverse clicky switch. This tailcap is a forward clicky switch, designed so the light can tailstand: http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_330_342&products_id=1978
Unfortunately it's out of stock. I just ordered one the other day, but I guess I got lucky and purchased one of the few remaining tailcaps in stock.

 

[ti-force]

BTW, the Turbo tailcaps are larger in diameter than the tailcaps that come on the standard (and tactical) lights (like the tailcap you linked to). I think this is to make the Turbo lights more proportionate, and IMO it does:thumbsup:. I think the turbo lights look better with the larger diameter tailcap, but like I said, that's just my opinion.

 

[Curious_character]

I just bought a used Quark Turbo AA^2. It came with two AA cells and worked fine. I got an 18650 tube for it and ran it for a while on the 18650 -- worked fine with the 18650, too. But when I put the 2AA tube back on and load up the AA cells, all it will do is give a very brief flash each time I turn on the light. I've replaced the AA cells with good recently charged Eneloops with the same result. It still works fine with the 18650. It's almost like the flashlight has entered a low-voltage shutdown mode to protect the 18650 -- if so, I can't figure out how to reset it so it'll be happy with the lower voltage of the AAs. (It doesn't respond at all to the programming sequence when the 2 AAs are in.)

Did the 18650 blow it? Anybody else seen this happen?

I love the light, and intend to run it with an 18650 most of the time, but would like to be able to use AAs at times.

c_c

 

[JaguarDave-in-Oz]

I hope a 18650 doesn't blow the AA2 head cos that's similar to what I want to try to run when my new Turbo AA2 gets here but like you I want the 2x AA tube fall back option to remain available.

For what it's worth, I was having the same symptoms a couple of days ago when I screwed my new tactical tailcap onto my regular AA2. truned out my tailcap wasn't seating properly. A couple of screws back and forth and it seated and all was fine.

 

[Curious_character]

I hope a 18650 doesn't blow the AA2 head cos that's similar to what I want to try to run when my new Turbo AA2 gets here but like you I want the 2x AA tube fall back option to remain available.

For what it's worth, I was having the same symptoms a couple of days ago when I screwed my new tactical tailcap onto my regular AA2. truned out my tailcap wasn't seating properly. A couple of screws back and forth and it seated and all was fine.

Hah, that was just the hint I needed! Threads are the same on both ends of the tube, so there's nothing mechanical to prevent it from being put on in either direction. But the threads are anodized on one end and not the other. I'd put the tube on backward, and it only works properly when put on one way.

It's working fine now. Thanks!

c_c

 

[JaguarDave-in-Oz]

Phew!...., lucky it all worked out so easy. Good news.

 

[sfca]

Does anyone else feel that there Quark Turbo tailcap is a bit on the "hard" side?

This is in comparison to a Surefire, I haven't used any other Quark lights so I can't tell if my switch feel is normal or not.
I definitely don't like it.

Compared to the 1st 4sevens video showing how to program the tactical Quarks mine doesn't seem to have that clean "click" and activation.

Hard to describe. I can just say that.. I don't like this clicky!!:laughing:

 

[Saint_Dogbert]

I know what you're talking about. While it has a lot of travel, it doesn't really 'click', so the result is there isn't as much positive feedback when actuated. I have to say that it has improved with use, but it still feels sort of strange.

 

[JaguarDave-in-Oz]

Does anyone else feel that there Quark Turbo tailcap is a bit on the "hard" side?

I always got the impression that mine feel a bit stiff and long travel but I don't know if it really is stiffer or if it's just the fact that the tailcap surround isn't there to help support the thumb from going "off-centre" when I push.

Not really an issue for me anymore though as I have changed my turbo's to have the standard non-turbo quark tactical cap running nitecore D10 clips on them and think that they feel all the better for not having the larger cap.

 

[sfca]

Hmm.. Mine is stiff, but definitely doesn't have long travel.

I have to push about 2mm down to activate momentary-on. Too little travel!

I know what you're talking about. While it has a lot of travel, it doesn't really 'click', so the result is there isn't as much positive feedback when actuated. I have to say that it has improved with use, but it still feels sort of strange.

I always got the impression that mine feel a bit stiff and long travel but I don't know if it really is stiffer or if it's just the fact that the tailcap surround isn't there to help support the thumb from going "off-centre" when I push.

 

[sfca]

Bump.

 

[sfca]

Too little travel!

I take that back.

I sold my light a while back, and having been without another light to compare I thought there wasn't enough travel.

Actually, the QT has just the same amount of travel: 2mm for momentary-on, and a further 3mm to click-on.

The problem I've isolated is it's much too stiff.
Vs 4sevens youtube video this one definitely doesn't have that nice "click" , more like a dull "click"

 

[Per Arne]

Hi,

Would the 123A x2 Turbo Head (3V~9V) fit on the AA x2 Turbo Body, running on 14500 x2 ??

Thanks,
PA

 

[JaguarDave-in-Oz]

Voltage wise it's not a problem but in the case of 2 x AW 14500's when I've tried it they are too long to let the head tighten fully without hearing crunchy sorts of noises.

 

[pulstar]

Hello,

i have to choose AA based light for my uncle, who lives in a rural area and also has a farm. In my opinion he would need a light with balanced beam, but with a good throw also. Since 2AA configuration gives reasonable runtimes, and is still quite pocketable, i wonder if quark AA^2 turbo will fulfil these requirements?

 

[CarpentryHero]

Hello,

i have to choose AA based light for my uncle, who lives in a rural area and also has a farm. In my opinion he would need a light with balanced beam, but with a good throw also. Since 2AA configuration gives reasonable runtimes, and is still quite pocketable, i wonder if quark AA^2 turbo will fulfil these requirements?

Yeah the Quark AA2 turbo would be a great choice for your uncle. The turbo heads are well designed and AA lights for non flashaholics is a good call

 

[Outdoorsman5]

Yeah the Quark AA2 turbo would be a great choice for your uncle. The turbo heads are well designed and AA lights for non flashaholics is a good call

I agree. For a 2xAA light the Quark Turbo AA2 is an excellent choice with a good amount of throw. My favorite light to give out as gifts for general use is the Quark AA2 because of the quality, price, brightness & the fact that it runs on common AA batteries. But, if I were giving a light to someone that lived on a large piece of property then my top pick would be the Quark Turbo AA2. They can program the two settings however they choose, and they have 5 output options & 3 blinky output options to choose from....nice. Only takes 20 seconds to program each setting.

 

[edpmis02]

Just got my AA^2 Turbo yesterday and is running off one 14500 in a AA body tube. I was surprised how much heavier the head of it is. The beam is very similar to my Olight M20 R5. Very good performance in a very pocketable size.