Suggestion for a 14500 Flashlight

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I am looking for a flashlight that takes one 14500 and it's noticeably brighter than my L2D Q5.

I ordered a SS C3 from DX but it hasn't arrived yet but I don't think it's going to be brighter than my L2D Q5.

I am not sure if there is such a flashlight because the L2D is already using a Q5.
 
The only 14500 light that I am aware of that is brighter than an L2D-Q5 would be the one mentioned by phantom 23, Jetbeam I I.B.S.


Nitecore--130-140 lumens
L2D-Q5--180 Lumens
Jetbeam--200 or 225 Lumens, can't remember. Short runtime on high

Bill
 
You'll loose the lower modes with a 3.7V 14500- similar to using a P1D/P2D with an RCR.

You could run an L2D tube with 2 14500's and a P3D head though.


TBH, you'll struggle to get anything much brighter than an L2D in that format- the L2D is driving a single emitter fairly hard, much harder won't give a lot more light due to decreasing efficiency.
 
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Jarl said:
You'll loose the upper modes with a 3.7V 14500- similar to using a P1D/P2D with an RCR.

You could run an L2D tube with 2 14500's and a P3D head though.


TBH, you'll struggle to get anything much brighter than an L2D in that format- the L2D is driving a single emitter fairly hard, much harder won't give a lot more light due to decreasing efficiency.
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You mean the lower modes right? Will I still get a HIGH and a TURBO with one 14500 in an L1D? Or just TURBO or off?
 
Jarl said:
You'll loose the upper modes with a 3.7V 14500- similar to using a P1D/P2D with an RCR.

You could run an L2D tube with 2 14500's and a P3D head though.
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I assume that the modes would be lost with two 14500's in a L2D with a P3D head? Or is the voltage not high enough to cause this?

Thanks.
 
TONY M said:
I assume that the modes would be lost with two 14500's in a L2D with a P3D head? Or is the voltage not high enough to cause this?

Thanks.
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No, P3D is the first Fenix that works fine with Li-Ions. You will loose all modes (except turbo) in L1D/L2D/P2D head with single Li-Ion.
 
centropolis: Yes, I meant the lower modes. Editted :). You'll still have turbo, and after a couple of minutes the lower modes will come back (when the voltage drops far enough)

tony: Just like when using RCR's, the P3D head will retain all modes- it has no excess voltage issues with rechargeable li-ions. The P3D head bucks the voltage, so as long as Vsupply is above the Vf of the LED, you're fine (until you hit the upper limit of what the circuit can handle, which is above 8.4V)

The P1 and P2/L1 and L2 heads boost the voltage, so as long as Vsupply is less than Vf, you're fine. With a 3.7V rechargeable lithium cell, which tops out at 4.2V, the Vsupply is greater than the Vf, so the light runs in direct drive until the Vsupply drops below Vf, at which point the light will operate normally.

Someone did a crazy experiment where they put a P3D body on a P2D head... I have a feeling this would direct drive the LED at 6V.... Surprisingly, the OP didn't have any problems, but most people that did the same did find their lights were damaged by the voltage.
 
Jetbeam Jet 1 Pro is the only 1 that i can think of that will kill the L1D Q5 with a 14500 with good throw an very good Spill it is a perfect AA light me reckons :D
 
Centropolis said:
I am looking for a flashlight that takes one 14500 and it's noticeably brighter than my L2D Q5.
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The Jetbeam JET I Pro will have more throw, even thought it may not be putting out any more lumens than the L2D, the are more focused into a tighter and brighter hot spot.
 
WadeF said:
phantom23 said:
What? All looks good, what's the problem?
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I just took a quick look, but isn't that showing the NDI beating out the Jetbeam in output, even though the NDI has a lower manufacture lumen rating than the Jetbeam? :)
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Oh, I was talking about Raindog-s post. I had both NDI and Jet-I Pro (Mk. I.B.S. ordered) and they're similar in output but Jet Pro throws way better because of big smooth reflector. Now I'm waiting for Jet-I Mk. I.B.S. which is probably brightest 14500 flashlight (but close to Olght T15 2008).
 
Hi Just thought I would throw in a different one. I have one of these coming probably to arrive next week. It may not be as expensive as the Fenix. It may not be a AA thrower like the Jetbeam (brightest AA I have heard of). It has five modes, alas no memory of last use so you must cycle to get what you want.

However, it has history, coming from one of the most sought-after styles ever, a real looker. It sports a Q5 and can use any protected and unprotected 14500 (recommend the AW's). So the run time should be good, it should be a tough one as it's made of stainless steel, and it will probably be brighter than anything your friends have seen.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11998

Good Hunting.
 
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Get an Elly from DX, drop in a Q5 Cree with a bit of thermal paste, then shortcut the driver to make it direct drive (which is very straightforward). $15 all in.

It's the brightest single-emitter light I have by some way, and it's got a really nice beam pattern too. Runs at just under 1A with a fresh Trustfire protected 14500.

You can also do this with the Romisen RC-G2 (and possibly not worry about changing the Cree) but of the two I prefer the Elly, although the heatsinking is somewhat better on the Romisen.
 
Raindog- said:
Are you sure of this...?

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=186665

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/selfbuilt/AAHi14500.gif

Nitecore guys have trimmed their specifications ... Others NO.
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Pretty Sure.

Tad Gear and the manual stated 180 lumens max when the Nitecore came out. Now Tad Gear is listing the Nitecore at 130 lumens max. I couldn't remember when I wrote the thread if it was 130 or 140. I just checked. It is listed as 130. Based on my sample I would say this is a close approximation.

Pretty Sure.

Bill
 
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