Quick Quark Queckstion

[gnicky11]

My recent Liteflux LF2XT purchase is my first warm tint light and has immediately sold me on the benefits of warm tints.

An XP-G R5 warm quark is now on my wish list and I have a question (or 2).

If I purchase a 1232 Tac, and a 123 body, will the single RCR123 (or a 17670) provide the same max output as 2 RCR123s?

The output ratings for the 3-9v head are higher than the .9-4.2v head. Will the output of the heads be different if both are running on the same battery (single RCR123 or 17670)?

 

[ti-force]

Re: Quick Quark Question

Here you go:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=275548

 

[WadeF]

Re: Quick Quark Question

My recent Liteflux LF2XT purchase is my first warm tint light and has immediately sold me on the benefits of warm tints.

An XP-G R5 warm quark is now on my wish list and I have a question (or 2).

No XP-G R5 warm white exists yet. The Quark Warm Whites are using a XP-G Q5 which is less efficient than the cool white XP-G R5. However, Q5 is an improvement in efficiency over the XR-E neutral white Q4's.

 

[gnicky11]

Re: Quick Quark Question

Thanks for the correction on XP-G Q5 (warm) / XP-G R5 (cool)

And thank you ti-force for the data. Actually a tiny bit brighter after 30 sec on 1 17670 than on 2 RCR 123s. The high voltage head will be what I want.

I would think that flatter regulation on one cell is the advantage of the low voltage head. However, on one cell, the high voltage head apparently provides higher output on max than the low voltage head.

 

[burntoshine]

Re: Quick Quark Question

funny, my first LF2XT (and first non-cool tint) purchase turned me onto neutral white/warmer tint lights as well.

i'm tempted to get another warm quark, but i have to see how i like my warm cr2 first.

 

[ti-force]

Re: Quick Quark Question

And thank you ti-force for the data. Actually a tiny bit brighter after 30 sec on 1 17670 than on 2 RCR 123s. The high voltage head will be what I want.

I would think that flatter regulation on one cell is the advantage of the low voltage head. However, on one cell, the high voltage head apparently provides higher output on max than the low voltage head.

I don't know for sure (I'll test when I have time), but the low voltage head probably puts out close to the same output on 1xLi-ion as the high voltage head on 1xLi-ion or 2xLi-ion's. If I were you though, I'd definitely go with the high voltage head. My reasoning is that you don't have to worry about the possibility of over voltage, just in case you end up with 2 or 3 different heads and as many different bodies. You wont have to worry about mistakenly putting 2xLi-ion's in a 1xLi-ion head. Only thing is, and I'm sure you're aware of this, but you won't be able to run 1 or 2 alkalines or NiMh's with the high voltage head.

 

[gnicky11]

Re: Quick Quark Question

I don't know for sure (I'll test when I have time), but the low voltage head probably puts out close to the same output on 1xLi-ion as the high voltage head on 1xLi-ion or 2xLi-ion's.

Just looking at the Quark Specs, the 123 Tac R5 (low V)max is 206 lumens, but the 1232 Tac R5 (high V)max is 230 lumens. That's what got me wondering about the output of the High-V head on one cell. May be there is an output difference between using a 3V CR123 cell and an RCR123 cell?

Either way - I agree with your logic to go with the High-V head.

 

[gnicky11]

Re: Quick Quark Question

funny, my first LF2XT (and first non-cool tint) purchase turned me onto neutral white/warmer tint lights as well.

i'm tempted to get another warm quark, but i have to see how i like my warm cr2 first.

Yes- the LF2XT rocks, but the tint discovery is going to end up costing me big bucks...

 

[burntoshine]

Re: Quick Quark Question

Yes- the LF2XT rocks, but the tint discovery is going to end up costing me big bucks...

quite possibly. but selling some of the cool whites can offset a little of the cost; unless you just can't let them go.

 

[Xak]

Re: Quick Quark Question

I have a Q123x2 neutral tint with the older XP-E Q3 5A3 LED. I can not tell the difference between the 17670 and 2xRCR123. I hear the 17670 lasts just a bit longer than the RCR123x2 and dims slowly while the 2xRCR123 configuration dies suddenly when out of juice.

On top of that the Quark seems bulletproof. I dropped the light many times and the battery broke (once) before the light did. I use mine for full-time paramedic work.

The neutral tint of my Q123x2 is my favorite of all my lights. I get a nice bright light that isn't too yellow like an incan that is dying, but isn't so white that everything seams 2 dimensional.

I'm considering a Preon warm white for pupil checks at low power and as a back up light clipped in my breast pocket. I think the warm tint is better for pupils and a warm or neutral tint is best for medical work because the harsh white lights skew skin color and as a sole light source (like in the backs of some of our newer ambulances) is just offensive to us and the patients.

 

[gnicky11]

Re: Quick Quark Question

I have another question - Does the Quark Turbo "Flat" Tail fit the Quark 1232 Tac? My desire is to have a Tac light with forward clickie that tailstands.

So I think I want:

1232 Tac
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=2288

plus:
Quark Turbo "Flat" Tail (.94 in.)
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=1978

plus:
123 body
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=1645

Will that all fit together?

Or do I need to get a regular tail with reverse clickie to get tail stand?
Quark regular tail:
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=1646

 

[gnicky11]

Re: Quick Quark Question

I can not tell the difference between the 17670 and 2xRCR123. I hear the 17670 lasts just a bit longer than the RCR123x2 and dims slowly while the 2xRCR123 configuration dies suddenly when out of juice.

That is just what I was hoping for & the same results in running 1 vs. 2 cells in my Jet III Pro ST. I do not like the sudden cutoff that the higher voltage (2 cells) provides.

And for the "sell my old flashlights no I can get more warm tints" suggestion - I suppose that sounds like a good idea, but how does one part with a quality light? Don't I need the old ones to remind me why I like the new ones?

 

[ti-force]

Re: Quick Quark Question

I have another question - Does the Quark Turbo "Flat" Tail fit the Quark 1232 Tac? My desire is to have a Tac light with forward clickie that tailstands.

So I think I want:

1232 Tac
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=2288

plus:
Quark Turbo "Flat" Tail (.94 in.)
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=1978

plus:
123 body
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=1645

Will that all fit together?

Or do I need to get a regular tail with reverse clickie to get tail stand?
Quark regular tail:
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=1646

. Here you go:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=3366102&postcount=25

 

[gnicky11]

Re: Quick Quark Question

. Here you go:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=3366102&postcount=25

Thanks (again) ti-force. Apparently you have pre-answered just about everything about the quarks.

I must say though - I don't like the slightly larger diameter of the recessed tactical switch on the 1232 - it ruins the slim line. Seems like the more lights I buy, the pickier I get. Everything else is perfect for my next light - Tac interface, level spacing, battery choices, reverseable clip, emitter, quality...

and :laughing::laughing::laughing: for whoever changed in spelling to the post title (Quick Quark Queckstion)

 

[ti-force]

Re: Quick Quark Question

Thanks (again) ti-force. Apparently you have pre-answered just about everything about the quarks.

I must say though - I don't like the slightly larger diameter of the recessed tactical switch on the 1232 - it ruins the slim line. Seems like the more lights I buy, the pickier I get. Everything else is perfect for my next light - Tac interface, level spacing, battery choices, reverseable clip, emitter, quality...

Yeah, the Turbo "Flat" tail cap is a compromise. You loose the slim look, but you gain tail standing capabilities. I do understand how important looks are; it certainly plays a huge role in the purchasing of certain items (vehicles, guns, lights........ and so on), but I must ask you something. You never stated whether this light will be an EDC or not, but if it will be, would you prefer the light to be aesthetically pleasing in your pants pocket, or would you rather the light have the ability to tail stand and deliver hands free lighting when your in need of it?.

I know it's personal preference either way, but it's something to think about. And hey, if you plan to use the light as an EDC, chances are it will get a few nicks and scratches on it, so once that happens, you might not mind the lose of the slim look. Either way, when it comes down to it, it's your light and you're the one who needs to be satisfied with it, so I'll butt out now:twothumbs.

and :laughing::laughing::laughing: for whoever changed in spelling to the post title (Quick Quark Queckstion)

........ sneaky rascal.