Hawaiian Fire
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- Jul 11, 2007
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I recently ordered a Quark 123^2. Found out today via e-mail that they are back-ordered for another 2 weeks (not including the 2/1 advertised ship date). :mecry:
I'm looking for some information on runtimes between 2 quality cr123 batteries and 1 quality 18650 battery (AW 2600mah). Maybe someone can direct me to some reviews on other lights where some runtime tests were conducted.
I would like to start using 18650 batteries, but the start-up cost for 2 batteries and a charger is about $50. Plus I would have to buy the 18650 tube and AA holster for another $30. That would pay for quite a few cr123 batteries.
I like how the Quark performs with a 17670 regarding higher initial output combined with a long run-time with diminishing output. Is it correct to assume that performance with an 18650 will have the same output, stay in regulation longer, and then have a longer unregulated runtime?
I'm looking for some information on runtimes between 2 quality cr123 batteries and 1 quality 18650 battery (AW 2600mah). Maybe someone can direct me to some reviews on other lights where some runtime tests were conducted.
I would like to start using 18650 batteries, but the start-up cost for 2 batteries and a charger is about $50. Plus I would have to buy the 18650 tube and AA holster for another $30. That would pay for quite a few cr123 batteries.
I like how the Quark performs with a 17670 regarding higher initial output combined with a long run-time with diminishing output. Is it correct to assume that performance with an 18650 will have the same output, stay in regulation longer, and then have a longer unregulated runtime?
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