Groundhog66
Banned
Has anyone run their stock KL4 head on 2xRCR123, just wondering if it would cook.....:thinking:
Run KL4 on 2xRCR123??
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yaesumofo
Flashlight Enthusiast
I have and did not have a problem.
The KL4 ...well lets say I love the kl4. I have 3 or 4 of 'em.
The KL4 rocks.
Yaesumofo
The KL4 ...well lets say I love the kl4. I have 3 or 4 of 'em.
The KL4 rocks.
Yaesumofo
Numbers
Enlightened
Bullzeyebill
Flashaholic
With two RCR123s it will be very bright, and get very hot, too hot. Don't do it and if you do, don't complain to Surefire if your KL4 head gets ruined.
Bill
Bill
If you want a good rechargeable solution go with one 17670 battery. Be advised that some body are too tight to accept that kind of cell.
I'm using one AW 17670 in my L4 (last generation) without problems. I only removed the sticker on the battery.
Hope it can help.
I'm using one AW 17670 in my L4 (last generation) without problems. I only removed the sticker on the battery.
Hope it can help.
Numbers
Enlightened
I run the 17670 also. My L4 is an early version so no problem fitting that cell.
Groundhog66
Banned
I am currently running it on 1x18650, seems to run fine. Thank you for the input everyone, not worth the chance.
Tim
Tim
tussery
Enlightened
Yeah and not worth the huge decrease in runtime from a 2200mAH battery too 750mAH batteries.
Groundhog66
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Illum
Flashaholic
why take the risk if surefire voids warranties for using li-ion?:thinking:
I'd go for the boost part of the circuit over buck, why pay more for less?:thinking:
2xrcr123A, 1x17670 both works
both from AW, 2xrcr123A will cost $14 for 750mah while 1x17670 only cost $11 for 1600mah and takes up one less space on the charger:devil:
I'd go for the boost part of the circuit over buck, why pay more for less?:thinking:
2xrcr123A, 1x17670 both works
both from AW, 2xrcr123A will cost $14 for 750mah while 1x17670 only cost $11 for 1600mah and takes up one less space on the charger:devil:
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Tempest UK
Flashlight Enthusiast
My thoughts exactly. I wouldn't want to risk an expensive light by using questionable rechargeable solutions. The relatively small amount of money it would save me just isn't worth it.
Regards,
Tempest
Manzerick
Flashlight Enthusiast
I think we beat that in enough!! :lolsign:
Repeat after me: "tho shale never use 2 RCR 123's in my L4 or
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Repeat after me: "tho shale never use 2 RCR 123's in my L4 or
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Groundhog66
Banned
I was hoping you guys would tell me how you REALLY Felt.......
savumaki
Enlightened
I've been running RCR in my e2e with a KL4 head and two stage switch for a year with no problems.
Illum
Flashaholic
*note to self, read before posting* GarageBoy
Flashlight Enthusiast
Are you using high that often?
yaesumofo
Flashlight Enthusiast
I suppose I should have mentioned that I use the 3 volt variety when I use 2 and the 3.6-7 volt variety when using a single cell.
BTW guys the 3 volt cr123 primaries are lithium cells.
IMHO the coolest way to run the kl4 is with a single cell body and a rcr123 3.6 volt battery or a single 18650 cell.
Both shown below.
Yaesumofo
BTW guys the 3 volt cr123 primaries are lithium cells.
IMHO the coolest way to run the kl4 is with a single cell body and a rcr123 3.6 volt battery or a single 18650 cell.
Both shown below.
Yaesumofo
Sinjz
Flashlight Enthusiast
From everything I ever read, the KL4 circuit is only boost, no buck. So when you use two 3.7 li-ions you will be running the LuxV in direct drive. Depending on the vf of the LuxV it may run for a while before you ever notice any problem from overdriving and in other cases, it may burn out on you in a hurry. Do this at your own risk. Remember LuxVs are rated for much shorter lives than LxIIIs to start with.
