Streamlight Nano> Awesome!

[gallonoffuel]

The button cells are a deal breaker for me. When I saw the Nano, I thought it might be a replacement for my E01, but not if I have to buy yet another battery type.

 

[kramer5150]

how's the regulation?
Is it direct drive?

 

[Marduke]

how's the regulation?
Is it direct drive?

No regulation, it's DD, as all button/coin cell lights are.

 

[kramer5150]

No regulation, it's DD, as all button/coin cell lights are.

OK thanks, I'll pass on this one then.:twothumbs

 

[manoloco]

however i have seen a resistor in coin cell lights, to drop down the voltage fed to the led preventing overdrive, this in turn should get better runtimes, lower output, but reduce efficiency, am i right? (i just assumed this since i am a complete ignorant regarding electronics.

 

[manoloco]

The button cells are a deal breaker for me. When I saw the Nano, I thought it might be a replacement for my E01, but not if I have to buy yet another battery type.

i think if you put a AAA on it, it couldnt be called Nano, and you would probably buy an ARC AAA or another E01

the prominent reason to get a nano is its tiny size, which would be impossible without button cells, a AAA is twice the size of the Nano.

 

[popcornpicker]

DX has LR41s at $3.36/100. That seems pretty cost effective. As soon as Lighthound is up and running good again, I'm going to buy a bunch of Nanos. I hope that is soon, my dealings with him have been excellent.

 

[thegeek]

DX has LR41s at $3.36/100. That seems pretty cost effective. As soon as Lighthound is up and running good again, I'm going to buy a bunch of Nanos. I hope that is soon, my dealings with him have been excellent.

I ordered from them (Lighthound) on Sunday evening and it shipped yesterday, I'd say they are running just fine.

 

[popcornpicker]

Server too busy

 

[Woods Walker]

Going to place an order from brightguy for a few lights and looked at the Nano but didn't like the idea of the LR41 batteries as my hiking pack uses AAA for nearly everything.

 

[popcornpicker]

Yeah, one battery size is nice, but I'll risk it at the price of one E2 lithium or a hundred LR41s.

 

[Woods Walker]

I didn't know that those cells are that cheap. I have heard that button cells have issues when run for a longer time. I use my EO1 for a tent/under tarp overhead light. Sometimes it is going for 6 hours at a clip. I guess the Nano might be good for other use like EDC zipper type light. I don't own any Streamlights but was looking at their 1xAAA size for EDC and the C4 (guessing Cree) Argo headlamp. How is the quality of Streamlight? Their stuff seems affordable.

 

[popcornpicker]

An E01 doesn't make sense to me as an EDC. It has no clip and is too big for a keychain, at least a guy's keychain. I also like that the Nano is direct drive. Both have a 6-8 hr. life from what I've read.

 

[Marduke]

The clip is an accessory. The thing about the runtime is that the nano is exponential and drops like a stone (just like a fauxton or Photon), where the E01 is fully regulated for constant output. The only big plus for the nano is it's much smaller size.

 

[Woods Walker]

I am a more regulated kinda guy as the E01 is more of a backup light for my headlamp when rolling out lightweight. Also as stated is used for an area tent light.

I do like the small size of the Nano however for a Keychain light. I tend to carry my EDC lights in a pocket and use one of those cheap button cell push type LED chain lights for the keys. Maybe the Nano might work good for this as I don't need longer regulated runtimes for a keychain light. Just a push button few seconds type thing. I do use the E01 for a backup/UL headlamp with my Jakstrap.

Works very good for in camp jobs and runs forever on 1 AAA regulated. Anyone know a good place to get LR41 batteries. Heck for 8 bucks maybe I will toss one in on my next order to replace my Garrity LED flat keychain light.

Edit. Seen info on cheap LR41 cells in this thread.

 

[Hitthespot]

Nice! I never seen this little buggers before, gonna have to get me some. They seem to be plenty bright too.. chek this pic I found:

Something is wrong with this picture. The E2e is 60 lumens. Both pictures were shot on automatic with the camera adjusting the exposure. My brother bought a Nano. It worked for about 4 weeks then went completely dead. He bought a E01 and is much happier with it.

Bill

 

[EngrPaul]

Something is wrong with this picture.

:thumbsup: Nice Pun.

I have to agree.

 

[WDR65]

My Nano rides on my keychain and has replaced my dorcy AAA and my Inova microlights. I have a Fenix EO1 on order and I will probably add it for extra runtime, but combined with my LOD RE the Nano has been perfect for most EDC situations I've come across. I think I will pick up a few more to replace my microlights and add to backpacks and hunting bags. For the short periods of time that I use mine I think its a great light.

 

[light_emitting_dude]

I plan to post a few beamshots when I get my nano. Stay tuned.

 

[tzzoooma]

3 for $25 shipped free at AMAZON (pick amazon as seller on the right side @ $8.51 ea):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011UIPIW/?tag=cpf0b6-20