where should I buy 10440's and a charger from for a LOD

[sol-leks]

I think im gonna finally give in and get a 10440 for my LOD and wasnt sure the best brand or charger to get or where to get them from. DX? Also, I know there are a ton of threads on this subject, but what are the risks involved and will I still be able to go back to nimh or alkies if I want to? Also it puts out more light on all levels right, but the runtime is reduced I believe? Thanks

 

[Niconical]

From here

 

[sol-leks]

Will using these have any effect on my ever using normal alkies or nimh again? Does that charger have overcharging protection? Thanks

 

[rockz4532]

if you look on flashlightreviews.com using alkaline or nimh is about 15 min on high, i suggest using lithium aaa's. They last a hour on high

 

[whitedoom34]

you, sir, obviously have not experienced the light recoil from the ~140 lumens spiling out of that little light... assuming that the op is talking about the L0D CE

 

[sol-leks]

yeah I have the lod ce, still noone has told me, can I go back to nimh or alkalines after using a 10440? I can right?

 

[LawLight]

Lighthound.com has them.

LawLight

 

[Gator762]

yeah I have the lod ce, still noone has told me, can I go back to nimh or alkalines after using a 10440? I can right?

From what I have read, there is some chance you might fry the boost circuit and then can only get usable output from LiIon. No idea just how much of a chance it is.

 

[sol-leks]

Ok thanks, I guess I'll take the risk. Doesn't seem to be happening to very many people.

 

[ScottW]

I've been running mine on 10440s since I got it, about 18 months I'd guess. I just went and dropped in a NiMH and all modes/levels work as expected- properly but with lower output of course.

Without dragging out the digicam for a serious comparison (I only have one L0D) my short-term recollection tells me that on 10440s, the primary level (medium) is at least as bright and possibly brighter than high with a NiMH. Even if a 10440 could hurt the regulator circuit (low likelihood IMO) you probably won't care anyway once you see the lumens spewing forth from that little monster. :devil:

I'm using cells from DX, and the Ultrafire charger they and other places sell that accommodates up to 18650s, with spacers of course.

 

[gswitter]

I've run a P4 and a Q4 model extensively on 10440's, and neither has had trouble with NiMH, lithium primary or alkaline cells since then.

I use AW cells and the Nano charger.

 

[sol-leks]

Thanks everybody! I already ordered a pair of 10440's and a nano charger from aw, can't wait until they arrive!