Fenix LOP & Lithiums?

jayflash · Feb 24, 2006

Search is NOT my friend because it doesn't often work...but I try it every time. Fenix emphasizes NOT to use anything but alks & NiMH. Really? So..........

Can lithium AAA cells be use with advantage in a LOP?

Thanks!

this_is_nascar · Feb 24, 2006

jayflash said:
Search is NOT my friend because it doesn't often work...but I try it every time. Fenix emphasizes NOT to use anything but alks & NiMH. Really? So..........

Can lithium AAA cells be use with advantage in a LOP?

Thanks!

Absolutely, YES, it will make a difference. Do so at your own risk, however I'll tell you I've never had an issue yet.

jayflash · Feb 24, 2006

Thank you T-I-N. Your's is a most respected response. I suspected lith AAAs are OK but...why not ask about other's actual experience? I'm gonna do some tests with alk, NiMH & Li for luminosity vs. current consumption. Now..........Off to the races!!!

this_is_nascar · Feb 24, 2006

jayflash said:
Thank you T-I-N. Your's is a most respected response. I suspected lith AAAs are OK but...why not ask about other's actual experience? I'm gonna do some tests with alk, NiMH & Li for luminosity vs. current consumption. Now..........Off to the races!!!

Have fun. Make sure to post your results for us.

VWTim · Feb 24, 2006

Here's what I want to know, I've been hearing of people using 14500's in their L1P V2.0 and 2.5 without issues so far. Anyone brave enough to try in their L0P? Word is at least in the L1 circuits that it just goes to DD and overpowers the emitter for a bit.

chevrofreak · Feb 24, 2006

jayflash · Feb 24, 2006

Thanks "chevy" I remember seeing your graph, now that you reposted it for me...didn't remember enough to do a proper search. Must be "Mad Cow" kicking me in the head.

VWTim · Feb 24, 2006

Any chance you've ran these tests with a Panasonic Oxyride? Just wondering if it's similar to the NiOx cell or what. I can even send you a pair to test if you'd like.

chevrofreak · Feb 25, 2006

No I have not run the test with a panasonic cell, and unfortunately the light has long since been sent to its owner

jayflash · Feb 25, 2006

OK...did a current consumption vs. brightness test. My test agrees with chervrofreaks graph in that the LOP's brightness was the same for the three cell chemistries I tried. There was a difference in current initially drawn from the cell. NiMH = 700mA, Alk = 800mA, Lithium = 900mA. I imagine these readings will change as the cells are depleted to 50% brightness.

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