TK30 is (really) coming

[pseudoblue]

hi, as i remembered, there were no specific warning against lithiums but from what i've heard. With the results of leaking alkalines, it is more dangerous with lithiums. There are those battery warnings regarding what i've mentioned earlier. I have no access to the manual right now, but i'll try and quote that part in the manual later. I'll also try and scan it if david hasn't next week.

Hkj, with your technical knowledge i'm sure lithiums are fine with you. Sorry if i had stated it shouldn't but think about what can happen if someone would put one lemon lithium battery with seven others with higher voltage.

 

[HKJ]

I'll have someone do it next week. 🙂

Thank you.

Hkj, with your technical knowledge i'm sure lithiums are fine with you. Sorry if i had stated it shouldn't but think about what can happen if someone would put one lemon lithium battery with seven others with higher voltage.

1.5 volt lithium does not have the risk that 3 volt lithium has. But maybe it has to do with mounting a battery backwards.

 

[pseudoblue]

Found the TK40 manual here in PDF. It seems to have the same instructions like the one I have. View under Usage and Maintenance.

 

[csshih]

Speaking for myself and 4Sevens. 😀

indeed. The 8aa format is IMO a horrible and cumbersome one.
..just much too many to manage.

But.... This topic has veered a rather sharp course off... Let's get back to the topic on hand.

 

[rookiedaddy]

ooooo... looks like i won't be getting one since they have no plan for neutral white for now... :thumbsdow i hope they will offer neutral white in future... :mecry: or revise the plan after reconsiderations...

 

[recDNA]

Found the TK40 manual here in PDF. It seems to have the same instructions like the one I have. View under Usage and Maintenance.

I found no warning against L91's. They recommend alkalines and know of cases where alkalines leak and ruin a flashlight. I'll stick to my L91's until/unless I have a problem. I'm not sure that recharging batteries isn't as hazardous as primary lithium explosions or venting. An exploding flashlight may be more exciting and notorious but we'll never know how many houses have been burned down during the process of recharging various devices.

 

[CGD08]

indeed. The 8aa format is IMO a horrible and cumbersome one.
..just much too many to manage.

But.... This topic has veered a rather sharp course off... Let's get back to the topic on hand.

😱oo: Ah Craig, came to see my thread eh? Thanks man, and yes this thread went off in a tangent from TK30 to it's brother TK40... 🙄

Can't wait for pics of this thing... I wonder if the dealers know... 4sevens you got pics of the light yet? Any more info? Thanks.

 

[recDNA]

You can use 1.5 volt lithium, not 3.7 volt LiIon.

Not according to 4-7's. I asked. Even 1.5 volt lithium 91's voids the warranty

 

[recDNA]

indeed. The 8aa format is IMO a horrible and cumbersome one.
..just much too many to manage.

But.... This topic has veered a rather sharp course off... Let's get back to the topic on hand.

I love the 8 AA format. I've had no problems at all with my TK40. I hate Li-Ions. Different strokes

 

[4sevens]

Not according to 4-7's. I asked. Even 1.5 volt lithium 91's voids the warranty

Not me. I was told this by Fenix and their new manual confirms this.

 

[DimeRazorback]

I love the 8 AA format. I've had no problems at all with my TK40. I hate Li-Ions. Different strokes

Hate is a very strong word my friend.

There is no reason to hate them anyway!

:shrug:

 

[berry580]

this thread is a little off topic....

let me help =)

any PICTURES of the TK-30?!!

thank you

 

[exe166]

Funny in fenix-store it says

Compatible with TK10, TK11, TK20, and TK30 flashlights

🙂 That mean they know about it 😗

 

[HKJ]

Funny in fenix-store it says


🙂 That mean they know about it 😗

That might be a typo. TA21 uses a new kind of thread (more coarse) and I would expect Fenix to use the same kind of thread on other new lights.

 

[izotop]

I think, Fenix waits new Cree XP-G
consumption of current like old leds and increase in brightness at 40 %, it will be pure roket fuel
Only release of new flashlights with
not expensive Crees can push the sales
I think OLIGHT M20 SST 50 it will be sold 10 or 100 times less
Because world crises, people dont wanna buy expensive stuffs
Sorry for my bad english

 

[Burgess]

to izotop --


Welcome to CandlePowerForums !


:welcome:

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[izotop]

:twothumbs
Thank you!

 

[USACelt]

Someone was hoping for a 4xcr123 configuration on the TK30. Maybe I'm showing my ignorance, but what happens if you put one of those in backwards ? Is this any better than a AA backwards ?

 

[jahxman]

Someone was hoping for a 4xcr123 configuration on the TK30. Maybe I'm showing my ignorance, but what happens if you put one of those in backwards ? Is this any better than a AA backwards ?

No, I would say it would be worse, because of the chemistry of the cell. 4 lithiums in series with one backwards and reverse charging would probably result in a nasty

 

[MichaelW]

No, I would say it would be worse, because of the chemistry of the cell. 4 lithiums in series with one backwards and reverse charging would probably result in a nasty

But if they aren't all in series?
Say 2p2s?