Surefire Lx2 on rechargeables?

Can the rechargeable 123 cells power this new light to its full potential?

My LX2 works fine on AW RCR123's.

Vox Clamatis in Deserto said:

My LX2 works fine on AW RCR123's.

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Have you been able to compare it with regular 123 cells to see if the power and run time are the same?

I intend to use this light on duty at night. It will see a lot of use, and I don't want to buy batteries every shift. On the same token, there's no sense in paying a premium for this new light if rechargeables won't make it run like it does on standard 123's.

Thanks!

Runtime isn't going to be the same. It will be less...but it will be "free". If the LX2 pulls similar current to my E2DL it should be a little over 1hr. on high.
May have asked this somewhere already, but I'm curious about whether the LX2 regulates to the same output on low with 2xR123, or if it is brighter. Suspect it does, since the low isn't controlled by the resistor in the tail like with the L1.

Alot of folks warn not to run the LX2 or rechargeables.

Been using AW RCR123's in mine for almost 2 months with ZERO
problems. :thumbsup:

No problems :thumbsup:

So it will power the light at the same brightness, just for less time?

I can live with that.

Thanks CPF.

Could always do AW's 123 LiFePO4 3V's if you're worried...

If / when I get an LX2 that's probably what I'll do

Kid9P said:

Alot of folks warn not to run the LX2 or rechargeables.

Been using AW RCR123's in mine for almost 2 months with ZERO
problems. :thumbsup:

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My LX2 produces same output* on both levels with CR123´s and RCR123´s (AW 3,7v). Does this mean that buck circuit can safely handle extra voltage of RCR123´s ?

*measured in lightbox.

Wonder if one 14670 would work in there. I use it on my old L2 with the magnetic spacer and works fine.

EV_007 said:

Wonder if one 14670 would work in there. I use it on my old L2 with the magnetic spacer and works fine.

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It will work, but dimishing output. See this review..

Newbie Need Help
I m going to buy rechargeable battery for my LX2 .
Which one should i go for it ? :shrug:
Possible for LX2 to use 2 x RCR123A (3.7V-4.2V) ? ?
Izzit safe to use ?

2 x RCR123A (3.7V-4.2V) or 2 x CR123A (3.0V-3.6V)

Plz advice
Thank You Very Much .

uncle wong said:

Newbie Need Help
I m going to buy rechargeable battery for my LX2 .
Which one should i go for it ? :shrug:
Possible for LX2 to use 2 x RCR123A (3.7V-4.2V) ? ?
Izzit safe to use ?

2 x RCR123A (3.7V-4.2V) or 2 x CR123A (3.0V-3.6V)

Plz advice
Thank You Very Much .

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You cross-posted this same question in 2 other threads, in violation of Rule 9. Please read the Rules.

Lol he sent the same thing to me as a PM.
I answered it so maybe he'll take it easy now. Fun to be new and excited but all the info is here to read if you look for it.

Not only is it safe to use 2 li-on 8.4V input, but its fully regulated and you get the same OTF...out the front lumens.


Surefire LX2________________Stock__________2 Surefire CR123__________249.2______1 sec_____376______9,400_______
__________________________________________________ _____________ 245.4______30 sec________________________
__________________________________________________ ______________ 243.1______1 min_________________________
__________________________________________________ ______________ 239.2______2 min_________________________
__________________________________________________ ______________ 237.7______3 min_________________________
Surefire LX2________________Stock____________2 IMR 16340____________251.5______1 sec_________________________
__________________________________________________ _____________ 245.4______30 sec________________________
_________________________________________ 497mA at tail___________ 243.1______1 min_________________________
__________________________________________________ ______________ 240.0______2 min_________________________
__________________________________________________ ______________ 238.5______3 min_________________________

bigchelis said:

Not only is it safe to use 2 li-on 8.4V input, but its fully regulated and you get the same OTF...out the front lumens.


Surefire LX2________________Stock__________2 Surefire CR123__________249.2______1 sec_____376______9,400_______
__________________________________________________ _____________ 245.4______30 sec________________________
__________________________________________________ ______________ 243.1______1 min_________________________
__________________________________________________ ______________ 239.2______2 min_________________________
__________________________________________________ ______________ 237.7______3 min_________________________
Surefire LX2________________Stock____________2 IMR 16340____________251.5______1 sec_________________________
__________________________________________________ _____________ 245.4______30 sec________________________
_________________________________________ 497mA at tail___________ 243.1______1 min_________________________
__________________________________________________ ______________ 240.0______2 min_________________________
__________________________________________________ ______________ 238.5______3 min_________________________

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why is it flickering on RCRs 3.7V?

For the above reason i used the LiFePO4 RCRs 3.0V

Who's is flickering?

The LX2 on RCRs 3.7V is flickering until the voltage drops.

I think this might cause a permanent problem after a while!

what do you think?

MR.A said:

The LX2 on RCRs 3.7V is flickering until the voltage drops.

I think this might cause a permanent problem after a while!

what do you think?

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The 2 samples I have seen ran perfect with both 6V and 8.4V input. You got one of those

Guys , Thank You Very Much For The Information