What rechargeable Li-Ion batteries will fit my Surefire L2 Lumamax?

corksil · Aug 10, 2011

Hey I have a surefire l2 lumamax (older model) and a few other flashlights that run off of 2xCR123A..

I am switching over to rechargeable Li-Ion (I hear AW protected batts are best and Pila IBC charger is best..)

I need to know what size batteries will fit into my light in the place of 2xCR123a.

I know 3xCR123a can be replaced directly (no modifications) with 2x17500.

What can I use instead of 2xCR123a? (18500? 146700? I don't understand what size is what)

thanks!

darkpeak · Aug 10, 2011

Hi corksil
I think the preferred cell for the Surefire L2 is the 14670 because the body is too narrow for anything bigger such as 17670 or 18650 cells.

Here are a few links to threads on the subject.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?132051-Rechargeables-for-L2&highlight=14670

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...Lithium-Rechargeables-Fit-!!!&highlight=14670

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-with-rechargeable-14670-cell&highlight=14670

Brasso · Aug 10, 2011

The AW 16340's are supposed to fit with the label removed. I know for a fact that the AW IMR 16340's will fit. They are the smalled RCR's I know of.

corksil · Aug 12, 2011

Brasso said:
The AW 16340's are supposed to fit with the label removed. I know for a fact that the AW IMR 16340's will fit. They are the smalled RCR's I know of.

can I use the 17500s I'm buying for my invictus flashlight?

and also if i use 14670s will there be a lot of extra space around the batteries inside the light? ...I feel that i payed lots for this light and i can afford the right battery setup. I don't want a bunch of wasted space in the light body, i'd rather the batteries occupy the whole battery compartment with no wasted space, room to jump around etc etc...

thanks!

manitoe · Aug 12, 2011

Brasso said:
The AW 16340's are supposed to fit with the label removed. I know for a fact that the AW IMR 16340's will fit. They are the smalled RCR's I know of.

Indeed. They fit and work perfectly in the LX2.

edit: oops, you guys are talking about the L2, not LX2. I misread, sorry about that.

Brasso · Aug 12, 2011

can I use the 17500s I'm buying for my invictus flashlight?

It's been a while since I had one, and I can't remember. I just remember that my IMR's fit. They fit everything a primary will fit.

Morelite · Aug 12, 2011

corksil said:
can I use the 17500s I'm buying for my invictus flashlight?

thanks!

A single 17500 is too short and two 17500s will be too long not to mention that 17mm diameter cells may not fit.

hotlight · Aug 12, 2011

if the 17500 from your invictus will slide in the L2 tube(this is just to check if 17mm wide cell will fit), then a 17670 should work(recommended, I think... at least for good runtime).

17500
17= diameter (in mm)
50= length (in mm)
0= indicates cylindrical(round) cell

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