Single cell to drain CR123A's?

[vantage]

Howdy - I tried searching but wasn't able to find much helpful information, so my apologies if I've missed it.

I have several multiple cell CR123A lights that I enjoy but don't have a single cell. I'm thinking about talking myself into a P1/2D-CE or E1L with the primary intent to fully drain remaining life out of batteries.

Is there any danger to the light by using it primarily with such purpose?


Any preference between the P1D, P2D, or E1L?

Thanks in advance!

 

[tsask]

Try the Dorcy "Super 1 Watt" for about $20 it's a nice light and a decent CR123 drainer. it's available in stores.

 

[mossdabomb]

I think the P1 would be great for that purpose, though a little expensive for draining only.

 

[vantage]

Thanks, I'll have to check that option out.

While the justification to purchase may be to drain batteries, I'm pretty sure I'll predominantly run it on new batteries and just relying on this to buy a new light....

My real concern was whether running a light on low batteries would cause any damage over time. Seems that this may just be over concern.

M

 

[LG&M]

Try the Dorcy "Super 1 Watt" for about $20 it's a nice light and a decent CR123 drainer. it's available in stores.

The Dorcy "Super 1 Watt" is great for draining a CR123 & Pretty good on a new cell. Mine will light up long after other lights have quite.

 

[lightsandknives]

The Dorcy "Super 1 Watt" is great for draining a CR123 & Pretty good on a new cell. Mine will light up long after other lights have quite.

+1. I really enjoy my Dorcy! I put a SF F04 diffuser on it and it makes a great floody light as well!

 

[Sigman]

The all time 1x123 "cell sucker": Red Inova X5 :thumbsup:

 

[chuck4570]

The all time 1x123 "cell sucker": Red Inova X5 :thumbsup:

+1 on this you can't ask for a better light for the job, hardest part is finding one.

Chuck

 

[Jay R]

My real concern was whether running a light on low batteries would cause any damage over time. Seems that this may just be over concern.

M

It shouldn't damage anything. Under driving an LED doesn't hurt, just overdriving.

Bear in mind that the Fenix has a boost circuit that cuts out when the cell becomes really low so even that won't drain it totally.

 

[Jarl]

Thanks, I'll have to check that option out.

While the justification to purchase may be to drain batteries, I'm pretty sure I'll predominantly run it on new batteries and just relying on this to buy a new light....

My real concern was whether running a light on low batteries would cause any damage over time. Seems that this may just be over concern.

M

Draining 2 batteries in series can lead to nasty explosions, so don't do that. For battery drainers, check this:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=185691

 

[pbs357]

The all time 1x123 "cell sucker": Red Inova X5 :thumbsup:

I'd be interested in it if they made it with white LEDs. I just don't have a need for red... 🙁