Why single C-cell so rare?

OK, there must be a few single C-cell lights around, but I'm not seeing them . . . something like a Fenix L1D scaled-up? I guess they would be limited to about 1w out of the regulator, but runtime should be at least double a AA. What am I missing?

I've been looking for this as well!

There was the electrolumens ohio but I can't find it on their web-page now. perhaps it is discontinued.

Imagine the runtime on a C sized NIMH. I would be interested in one.

I think it's a bit of an awkward niche between smaller/dimmer versus bigger/brighter lights. Well, with today's emitters, you can get very decent output from a single alkaline/NiMH battery, but you can get just as bright in a 1AA/AAA light and much more output from a 2-cell light, so it still a doubly compromised size. I think it's kind of hard to sell in any quantity. Don't get me wrong, if runtime is what you're after, I agree that a 1C/1D light has its appeal.

I was tempted to get one of Elektrolumen's 1C/2C Ohio lights. Elektrolumens also had a run of Blaster-1D's, too. Those would make great "hurricane lights" without needing to think about changing out the batteries for a very long time. Unfortunately, neither of these models are currently in production. I suppose if enough people asked, he might consider making some more if he has the parts necessary.

A 1 c with a nichia ds would make me smile.

Why not try the BigLeef single C cell body, his switch and a SF type head on it....you can use any type of C cell and any type of D26/P60 bulb/lamp in it.

cernobila said:

Why not try the BigLeef single C cell body, his switch and a SF type head on it....you can use any type of C cell and any type of D26/P60 bulb/lamp in it.

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Thats a little on the pricey side for me. I don't remember the ohio 1c being more tha $100.

cernobila said:

Why not try the BigLeef single C cell body, his switch and a SF type head on it....you can use any type of C cell and any type of D26/P60 bulb/lamp in it.

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What would fit in a SF head that can be powered by 1.2-1.5V? Can't think of anything.

Even 2C is pretty rare. For a "big" light, I like 2C form factor. I have 5,000mah NiMH

Yeah, I would love it if fenix made a 2c format light. I feel like our only option for c cell lights right now is a mag with a drop in

I would like 1D running an SSC at 500mA. With a NiMH, that's 10-12 hours of runtime.

http://www.elektrolumens.com/Blaster-1C-2C-3C/Ohio-1C.html
Not offered on the cart but try email [email protected]

MartinSE said:

I've been looking for this as well!

There was the elektrolumens ohio but I can't find it on their web-page now. perhaps it is discontinued.

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elektrolumens made a few with surplus Blaster Jr. bodies. Used up all his bodies though.

LukeA said:

I would like 1D running an SSC at 500mA. With a NiMH, that's 10-12 hours of runtime.

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OceanView said:

What would fit in a SF head that can be powered by 1.2-1.5V? Can't think of anything.

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Any LED D26/P60 drop-in's that are used as bases for converted customs.......

Mac's Customs makes a single C-cell (AW protected LiIon) that drives the P7 at 800 lumens for over an hour. Unless you're running a multi-die emitter like the P7, a single C-cell in LiIon or NiMH isn't needed.

One CR123 primary will run a Q5 at 100+ lumens for quite a while

LukeA said:

I would like 1D running an SSC at 500mA. With a NiMH, that's 10-12 hours of runtime.

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How about a 2d Mag with a Fenix L1P driver board running a SSC at 1.1A.

Oh yeah, the 2 alkaline cells are run in parallel. I don't know how to figure the run time, but I'm guessing it's in the range of 2 days.

sol-leks said:

Yeah, I would love it if fenix made a 2c format light. I feel like our only option for c cell lights right now is a mag with a drop in

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Their newest (2)AA "tactical" flashlight (I forget it's name, but it has the cheap-looking rubber handles) looks like it would be big enough to accomodate (2) C-cells.

I think that should be the natural progression of large tactical lights. Most of us want a more compact light (P1D, P2D, EX10, D10, etc) because we are carrying the light in our pocket. Surefire went away from standard batteries to bring us the first tactical lights, but now the technology exists to go back to standard battery sizes.

The E20 proves that two 1.5V cells can provide plently of power for a tactical light and the D10 shows that even one 1.5V cell can deliver a lot of power for a while. Now they should just focus on boosting the runtime. For those who use a flashlight for work, this would be great for them. It would also make a great emergency/vehicle/boat light.

How about something like this?


Something I whipped up earlier this year. Has SSC and Flupic + modamag clickie and an AW C li-ion.

more about the build here
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/186048