N nightstalker101 Enlightened Joined Dec 3, 2006 Messages 232 Location WI Nov 15, 2008 #1 Is it ok to drive a SSC P4 U-binn at 1400mAh?
T tebore Flashlight Enthusiast Joined May 10, 2006 Messages 2,141 Location Toronto, Ontario. CAN. Nov 15, 2008 #2 nightstalker101 said: Is it ok to drive a SSC P4 U-binn at 1400mAh? Click to expand... With amazing heatsinking you might be able to get away with it. However it'll likely turn angry blue and won't last very long before it starts to dim. The max rated is 1A.
nightstalker101 said: Is it ok to drive a SSC P4 U-binn at 1400mAh? Click to expand... With amazing heatsinking you might be able to get away with it. However it'll likely turn angry blue and won't last very long before it starts to dim. The max rated is 1A.
N nightstalker101 Enlightened Joined Dec 3, 2006 Messages 232 Location WI Nov 15, 2008 #3 I'm planning on useing a DHS heatsink. Has anyone tried running a P4 Ubin at 1400mAh?
phantom23 Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Nov 3, 2007 Messages 2,044 Nov 15, 2008 #4 There shouldn't be any problem. SSC was turning blue long time ago. Not it's fine at 1300mA so I think 100mA more won't make big difference.
There shouldn't be any problem. SSC was turning blue long time ago. Not it's fine at 1300mA so I think 100mA more won't make big difference.
Gunner12 Flashaholic Joined Dec 18, 2006 Messages 10,063 Location Bay Area, CA Nov 16, 2008 #5 I'd stay at 1 amp max. You can test it and see how it work before putting everything together. If the LED starts to turn blue within a few minutes, then it's not a good idea.
I'd stay at 1 amp max. You can test it and see how it work before putting everything together. If the LED starts to turn blue within a few minutes, then it's not a good idea.
LukeA Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Jun 3, 2007 Messages 4,399 Location near Pittsburgh Nov 16, 2008 #6 Initially the phosphor had problems turning blue. That has been fixed to some degree.