Rechargable options for 2xCR123 lights?

[Buck91]

I'm sure this has come up many time, but I am not getting good search results (or querying the proper terms!). What is available as a rechargable setup to replace two CR123 primaries?

 

[Marduke]

Depending on the light, you can use one 17670, 2xRCR123's in either 3.0v or 3.7v forms. Occasionally even one 18650. It really depends on the particular light.

 

[Buck91]

Well its a G2. I really like the quality of light provided by the halogen, and think it would make a GREAT all-purpose light, but I just can't swallow the cost per minute of running it ($6/60min = $0.10 per min), so I figure rechargable is ideal; especially since I got this because I wanted a very decent halogen.

Anyways, after some further digging I *think* I can run AW's 17670 cell, but not really sure. Would a WF-139 charger handle this cell? Also, how do 3.0V rcr123's stack up?

 

[mdocod]

Your rechargeable configurations options are as follows:

Cell configuration: 1x17670

Bulb Options:
LF D26 HO-4: 7W, 106 - 69 lumen in 49 minutes
G&P D26 3.7V: 8W, 118 - 72 lumen in 40 minutes
WE D26 3.7V: 8W, 114 - 69 lumen in 42 minutes
LF D26 EO-4: 9W, 122 - 70 lumen in 37 minutes
G&P D26 3.7V "DX 10W xenon": 7W, 118 - 72 lumen in 40 minutes

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Cell configuration: 2xRCR123

Bulb Options:
LF D26 ES-9: 7W, 98 - 56 lumen in 38 minutes
LF D26 SR-9: 9W, 126 - 74 lumen in 25 minutes
LF D26 HO-9: 12W, 160 - 88 lumen in 20 minutes
SF P90: 9W, 118 - 70 lumen in 25 minutes
G&P G90: 9W, 118 - 70 lumen in 25 minutes
G&P D26 7.4V "DX 10W xenon": 9W, 118 - 70 lumen in 25 minutes
G&P D26 7.4V "DX 15W xenon": 10.5W, 136 - 80 lumen in 23 minutes
Pathfinder P90: 10W, 129 - 75 lumen in 23 minutes
WE D26 9V: 10W, 136 - 80 lumen in 23 minutes
Pila GL3 LA: 10W, 136 - 80 lumen in 23 minutes

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this is from the li-ion incan guide/compatibility chart. but please read the rest of the guide to learn how to use the cells safely and pick out good quality equipment. Li-Ion is wonderful technology but requires that the user be informed. click the link in my sig line to get started.

 

[nzgunnie]

3.0 v RCR123 don't stack up for incans, see the post above for all you need to know.

 

[Buck91]

Thanks mdocod, thats more than what I was hoping to learn! Now to figure out my best option...

 

[nzgunnie]

Thanks mdocod, thats more than what I was hoping to learn! Now to figure out my best option...

That is what keeps us all coming back...

I hope your credit card is looking healthy?

 

[Buck91]

No, not really... I actually need to do something about a car and quick... The firebird is NOT coming together well

But on the side I play with lights, and although slow to proceed to the next step (finally got a surefire after how long?) its always good to have it planned in advance (something I've yet to learn to do with cars!)


hmmm, anybody in the S.E. Michigan area want a real PITA of a welding side job?