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striker578 · Sep 7, 2013

I have a 1.25 445nm driver but I have a problem with certain batteries. When I use Two LR123A GTL Batteries rated at 2000mAh installed the laser will quickly start Flashing and then shut down. If I use batteries rated at 1200mAh it laser and driver work fine. Is there something I missed during the build? Any help is greatly appreciated.

bshanahan14rulz · Sep 9, 2013

I would bet those GTL LR123a batteries are not able to supply that kind of power. Recommend buying some IMR cells capable of higher discharge: IMR16340. Can't go wrong with AW brand ;-) 16340 cells won't have capacities of 2000mAh, or even 1200mAh. Those are marketing lies to trick people into thinking they are better, and is a good sign that if they are so desperate to sell, perhaps it is because they cannot sell based on the merits of the product alone.

striker578 · Sep 9, 2013

Thanks Bshanahan14rulz, those GTL Ll123A batteries are probably only good for a flash camera. I think they dump their load too quickly at high amperage draw. I notice if I use a single one in a low mAh green beam it works fine with no cutout. They are useless using two in a High draw unit, even in a Cree Q4 they are useless.

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