Using Surefire 2xPrimary lights with 17670?

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Just an open question to all the smaller bodied 2xCell Surefire users.
Is anyone using them with a 17670 cell to extend run times and avoid the cost of primary cell replacement?

Are there any SF lights that run surprisingly well at lower Vin? (PS I already know about the 6P/Malkoff M30, so no need to mention it. I was mainly asking about the smaller lights... like the E2DL, E2L outdoorsman, A2...etc)

thanks in advance
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Just an open question to all the smaller bodied 2xCell Surefire users.
Is anyone using them with a 17670 cell to extend run times and avoid the cost of primary cell replacement?

Are there any SF lights that run surprisingly well at lower Vin? (PS I already know about the 6P/Malkoff M30, so no need to mention it. I was mainly asking about the smaller lights... like the E2DL, E2L outdoorsman, A2...etc)

thanks in advance
:twothumbs
The old L4 and the L5 comes to mind. They run are at full power on a single li-ion.
 

NotRegulated

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The Surefire LED heads all work with 17670's in a two-cell light. Even the incan LF EO-E1R and HO-E1R work well.

The problem is that not all of the E series Surefire tubes will fit a 17670. It seems like some do and some do not.
 

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The Surefire LED heads all work with 17670's in a two-cell light. Even the incan LF EO-E1R and HO-E1R work well.

The problem is that not all of the E series Surefire tubes will fit a 17670. It seems like some do and some do not.

How well regulated are they?
Is the diameter is too small? or is it the length? (or both?)
 

MavZ28

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Slightly both length and width are affected.

My old E2e worked fine with 17670. My L4 did not....but I just recently bored out the body just a very slight bit and found it works. A little scary, but anyone can do it (do a search for that).

I've found however, that the 17670 is just a very slight bit wider (again, not much...I'm talking 5 mils...or the difference of just a thick sheet of paper!) and is also just a bit shorter as well. My 17670 now has a little play in my L4 when two CR123's were quite snug with no play. Hope that helps.
 

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Run my E2DL on 17670 with no problems. Output is slightly less than using primaries but not major. The combination of E2DL, 17670 and the FO4 beamshaper make a very useable package.
The only problem is the current SF bodies are tight for 17670 so you will need to widen :devil: to enable the battery to fit or get an older E2D body that accepts them ok.
Some good information in the following thread in post 2 compatibility chart.
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/201375
 
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