Rechargeable version of CR123a??
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depusm12
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What kind of light are you talking about ? Incandescent or led?
These batteries http://batteryjunction.com/rc390reliba.html are 3.0 volt rechargeable and can be used in most any light that take primaries.
These http://batteryjunction.com/uf16340.html on the other hand are only for lights that can handle the higher voltage of up to 4.2 volts (single cell) or 8.4 volts (two cell) or 12.6 volts (3 cell)
Does that make sense? Let us know what kind of light you had in mind.
These http://batteryjunction.com/uf16340.html on the other hand are only for lights that can handle the higher voltage of up to 4.2 volts (single cell) or 8.4 volts (two cell) or 12.6 volts (3 cell)
Does that make sense? Let us know what kind of light you had in mind.
There are 2 common versions of rechargeable CR123 cells. Most people on here refer to them as RCR123 cells to make a little distinction between the two. The cells come as either 3.0V cells, which can replace primary CR123 cells in any light. There are also ~3.7V versions of this cell which could "insta flash" the LED or incan bulb. Either cell will provide about half of the runtime of a primary CR123 cell.
Roger
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KingGlamis
Banned
Rechargeables are the way to go for sure. HUGE money savings in the long run.
mdocod
Flashaholic
actually, even the "3.0V" rechargables are very likely to cause problems in direct-drive lights that are designed for use with lithium primaries. the "3.0V" cells don't sag as much as primaries under a load and are much more apt to insta-flash bulbs. They should be avoided whenever possible, as they have reduced capacity, internal voltage regulation (wasted power and produce their own heat, which can be bad for the cell)...
the *best* solution is to use a combination of high quality protected 3.7V li-ion cells and a lamp who's design voltage is within the same ballpark as the configuration of cells being used. Often times their is a combination of cells and lamp for a light that is safe, economical, efficient, and practical, and I know of no configuration meeting those requirements that uses "3.0V li-ion" cells.
Click the link in my signature (guide/chart) to get a better idea, if you are talking about an incandescent tactical light, then more than likely there is a direct reference to your light in the compatibility chart.
the *best* solution is to use a combination of high quality protected 3.7V li-ion cells and a lamp who's design voltage is within the same ballpark as the configuration of cells being used. Often times their is a combination of cells and lamp for a light that is safe, economical, efficient, and practical, and I know of no configuration meeting those requirements that uses "3.0V li-ion" cells.
Click the link in my signature (guide/chart) to get a better idea, if you are talking about an incandescent tactical light, then more than likely there is a direct reference to your light in the compatibility chart.
