Noob question.... torch modes?

kramer5150

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Noob here so perhaps this is a rediculous question.
I see all these new lights with 5-20 modes. Why don't they offer an "unregulated" mode... where DC-DC is bypassed and the emitter is just directly driven? Wouldn't that allow the operator to capitalize on that initial burst off fresh cells? if he/she so desires... and conversely allow the user to run the cells all the way down?
 

Marduke

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With many lights, after the circuitry falls out of regulation, the light goes into an unregulated moon mode, which can suck the last bit out of a cell.

Nice idea though, having it as a specific option.
 
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