Hey all, I have a newb question that I was curious about...
What exactly is the purpose/benefit of using an IMR cell? I have tried to do a little reading about what IMR means and here's what I am gathering..
- it is "safer" because it cannot be overcharged
- it may "drain" better.. does this mean it can provide more current safely comparatively to other rcr123a?
- it can be over-discharged and ruined forever
The batteries I'm thinking about are the AW IMR 16340's. Is there any practical reason why this battery might be preferred over any other protected RCR123a sized battery? I am currently using a sunwayman m10R (210 lumen version).
I am guessing that a conventional light like the SWM m10R wouldn't really benefit from an IMR16340 b/c it may not draw very high amperage, comparatively to say, some of the custom lights on this forum like those quads or triples or ones with fancy drivers. Am I correct?
Overall I'm just a little confused over the benefits of unprotected cells and whether or not I should care about them... I figured I'd ask the experts ;-)
What exactly is the purpose/benefit of using an IMR cell? I have tried to do a little reading about what IMR means and here's what I am gathering..
- it is "safer" because it cannot be overcharged
- it may "drain" better.. does this mean it can provide more current safely comparatively to other rcr123a?
- it can be over-discharged and ruined forever
The batteries I'm thinking about are the AW IMR 16340's. Is there any practical reason why this battery might be preferred over any other protected RCR123a sized battery? I am currently using a sunwayman m10R (210 lumen version).
I am guessing that a conventional light like the SWM m10R wouldn't really benefit from an IMR16340 b/c it may not draw very high amperage, comparatively to say, some of the custom lights on this forum like those quads or triples or ones with fancy drivers. Am I correct?
Overall I'm just a little confused over the benefits of unprotected cells and whether or not I should care about them... I figured I'd ask the experts ;-)