Re: FS: Triple XML Yard Sweeper Mag 2C 3 mode with 3x IMR 22430
First, let me answer the run time question. The battery is 1400mah x3, ( 1400mah = 1.4 amp draw for 1hr) the leds pulls 2.8A x3, so the battery will last about 1/2 hr on Hi. 1.5hr on Med (~1Amp) or low 4-5 hrs.
Now, the heat. With 2.8Amp driving current and beefy copper heat sink, I have run this light constantly hi for 10min no issues. I can probably run it until battery runs down but I haven't run nit that long. But one must hold the light to transfer heat to hand, preferably holding the bottom of the head too, as the Copper heat sink is in the head.
As long as you can withstand the heat from the mag head, the light is fine, it can sustain higher heat than human hand. Don't leave the light on the table, as heat could catch up eventually & will likely damage the led. This is not meant to be a table lamp.
This is one of my relatively mild mods, heat is not a big concern here, check out my Triple XML Turbo with Nuke mode at 4.6Amp
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...Mode-gt-4000-Lumens&highlight=triple+xml+nuke
That light was sold to "mvyrmnd", the responses were lost due to CPF crash, but you can PM him & ask him for his impressions, this light used the same beefy copper heat sink as the 4.6 Amp Turbo> The mode #2 in the Turbo is 2.8Amp, perhaps he could give you some feed back on how does it feels running 2.8A heat wise?
For charging battery, I use the inexpensive
WF-188 dual bay charger, with spring loaded rail, it charges battery of all sizes, from RCR123 to 26650. This one charger is all I use for 123, 18500, 18650, 22430, 25500, 26500, 26650 various batteries I have.