UK kinetics Incan question

[kyhunter1]

I have a 4aa Q40 xenon Underwater Kinetics dive light with front switch. I would like to know if the 1.7v lithium AA cells are safe for the lamp in my flashlight. I dont want to blow a bulb because of the increase in voltage. By my calculations the increase in voltage would be 0.8v, that's almost a whole volt when you consider 4 cells over standard 1.5v alkalines. I would want to use these cells for an increase in runtime, and for longterm storage without leakage like akalines. It's a given that the brightness would be a little more intense because of the increase in voltage. Any input is appreciated. :thinking:

 

[YAK-28]

i've got a couple older 4aa uk xenon lights with lithiums installed and working with no problems. don't know if they're q40's or not, if that helps any.

 

[Guy's Dropper]

Sorry for this completely unrelated question, but I didn't want to start a thread for such a minor question. Does anyone know if Underwater Kinetics changed their name? I have an old dive light make by them that has the letters UKE on the side. I can't imagine what UKE could stand for.

 

[YAK-28]

i've got one that say "buck" made by uk.

 

[Guy's Dropper]

A couple weeks ago when I searched UKE and underwater kinetics, I didn't find anything useful. Now, A google search just answered my question for me. Underwater Kinetics was founded by a man named Alan Uke.

 

[Guy's Dropper]

i've got a couple older 4aa uk xenon lights with lithiums installed and working with no problems. don't know if they're q40's or not, if that helps any.

"Buck" was a specific model of light that UKE(I'm going to use that abbreviation from now on so that people don't know what I'm talking about:devil used to carry.

 

[YAK-28]

i have 2 -"Buck" 4aa made by underwater kinetics and 2 -"Buck" 4c made by underwater kinetics.

 

[kyhunter1]

I would say that I will probably be just fine. Will go ahead and give them a shot.... UK dont want you to use lithiums because of the risk of explosion in hazardous environments.

i've got a couple older 4aa uk xenon lights with lithiums installed and working with no problems. don't know if they're q40's or not, if that helps any.

 

[flashfan]

I've been using Energizer lithium batteries in my incandescent UK/UKE lights for years now. AA batts in the 4AA model (twist on-off), and AAA batts in the mini pocket light. Thus far (knocking on wood), I have not had any problems using lithium batteries. BUT, my usage is intermittent, so YRMV.

There was a thread awhile back (sorry, I don't remember the actual topic/thread) regarding use of lithium batteries in these lights, and at least one member indicated in his/her post, that use of lithium batteries would/could shorten bulb life. IIRC, the bulb might not "flash," but it just won't last as long.