Protac HL, Can you use rechargeable cr123a batteries?

So this will be my first post on this forum, and also this will be my first purchase of a "real" flashlight . I am excited to recieve the Protac HL I ordered for christmas! Anyways I am concerned about the amount of money I might be spending on this light becuase it only has a runtime of about 1.5 hours on Max (600 Lumen) power. So my question to you seasoned professionals... Is there a rechargeable solution to this that is safe and highly reccomended? Streamlight says no but I would like to confirm this. Thanks looking forward to this forum

The ProTac HL is a great light, I have this light for several months now and it never leaves my side. As far as batteries go though I just run Primary 123, I don't believe that any two "16340" rechargeable 123s will work because the voltage would be to great for the light to handle. Now Surefire just came out with a rechargeable battery system to fit their lights so this might be an option however I have no experience with this system. Hope any of this helps and hope you enjoy the ProTac HL.

You'll be fine with 3.2V lithium phosphate rechargeables, such as the ones that SureFire sells. Here's the runtime graph:

http://www.led-resource.com/2012/10/streamlight-protac-hl-led-flashlight-review/

Robin24k said:

You'll be fine with 3.2V lithium phosphate rechargeables, such as the ones that SureFire sells. Here's the runtime graph:

http://www.led-resource.com/2012/10/streamlight-protac-hl-led-flashlight-review/

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The above is going to be your best answer. I tried a 17670 and it did not work. 17670 works for the Fury though.

Thanks A lot guys! I'm waiting for this light to come as a christmas gift from the girlfriend . I was hoping that I could use rechargeable batteries with this light because I don't want to burn through primaries because of the cost. I did see the Surefire rechargeable cr123's and a charger on their website although they happen to be out of stock. Since this light is safe for the surefire model I am sure the voltage is safe enough for the protac HL. I just didn't want to risk putting to much voltage through it and messing up my brand new light. I am looking forward to this beast of a light thats for sure 600 Lumens in just a small package, I can't wait to try it out.