???Can my Ti-Pd take rechargeable's?***YES***

Hey Guys,

I've checked the forum for the answer but can't find anything definitive.

I just got a McGizmo AlTiN 8 flute Pd light.

Id like to know if it WILL handle rechargeable's

there is NO red nail polish on the LE
and I don't know what Run it was from. I'm hoping someone who has
more experience with McG's than me can answer this.

Re: ???Can my Ti-Pd take rechargeable's???

Nick - to the best of my knowledge all PDs can take rechargeable batteries. I think it was only the LS20 with the primary cell limitations and red nail polish. Now I could be wrong and hopefully another member will confirm this.

Re: ???Can my Ti-Pd take rechargeable's???

Hey Sean,

I hope you are right. The previous owner said, he believes it will, but still not enough for me.

Hopefully we can confirm this with another knowledgable member chiming in.

Re: ???Can my Ti-Pd take rechargeable's???

Can I get fellow PD owners to chime in, and tell me of they use rcr's in their
Ti McG PD,

I just want to be on the safe side of things. The last thing I need is to burn up a 600+ dollar light.
I think I would have a coronary embolism

Re: ???Can my Ti-Pd take rechargeable's???

I've got 4 PDs, but all of mine have had (or are having) their LE upgraded (4th one - chromed) is "in the shop now". So no worries, if you fry yours you can get it upgraded. PM me for details if you are interested. I've have neutral XMLs in 2, a triple in one and the chrome is getting a Nichia 219B.

Re: ???Can my Ti-Pd take rechargeable's???

Lol, Ha thanks for the insight. That does make me feel better
in case something goes sour. At least I know it can be fixed now.

Ive thought about upgrading to a XPG2, I'll have to mull it over

or if I fry my LE I'll be PM'ing you sooner than later.

thanks a lot

Nick

Re: ???Can my Ti-Pd take rechargeable's???

Any one else use RCR's in their un-modded Ti PD?

Re: ???Can my Ti-Pd take rechargeable's???

Here's a reference link ....

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/85527

Note particularly the extended discussion of possible / prototype driver options, at the end of the OP there.

Note also that both the 8-flute design and AlTiN coating of your particular flashlight were non-standard, so it would certainly appear possible that this might have a non-standard driver, as well ... :shrug:

Looks like the three main "stock" options were Wiz2x2, NexGen2x2, and GDx2. Each of these has different implications regarding recommended power source(s).

EDIT -

If your particular flashlight happens to be the (rare) XR19-PD, those apparently used the GDx2 driver exclusively (at least in unmodified stock form), as discussed here ...

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/142830

... and here ...

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-Cree-XR-E-and-Seoul-P4&p=1719755#post1719755

Re: ???Can my Ti-Pd take rechargeable's???

Thank you very much Archimedes! I'll be certain to read those carefully when I get off work.
I really appreciate that. I was told by the previous owner that' my light was very rare.
But that's about all I know about it.

Nick

Re: ???Can my Ti-Pd take rechargeable's???

Hi Nicrod,

I have a Ti-PDs and i have been using rechargeable in it since it came with it. I have had no issues with my light. If you do happen to fry which i dont think should happen, you can always get your le upgraded. Thanks

Re: ???Can my Ti-Pd take rechargeable's???

Nicrod, I've always used rechargeables in all my Ti-PD lights and have had zero issues with any of them. During my 10+ years as a CPF member, I've probably been through about 7 or eight of them and still have 2 PD-S and 1 27-PD lights that are all running on RCR123s.

Don is a cautious gent and builds everything well within its capabilities. The maximum drive current of 550ma in the PDs is far less than in most lights.

I don't think you need to be scared of using RCR123s but please don't sue me if I'm mistaken!!

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LEFTEYE219- thank you for your reply buddy, much appreciated.

EasilyLED- Lol, I promise I won't sue, if anything happens
Actually the last two posts from you guys, have me the confidence boost to go ahead and try a RCR.

And it WORKED!!
No problems at all, whew!!
I feel better now.

Thank you for everyone who offered their help. Thanks to Sean for being the first to respond.
Thank you Archimedes for the helpful links.
And LEFTEYE and easilyLED
Thank you guys for your input.

Re: ???Can my Ti-Pd take rechargeable's???

I have a PD and an XR19 and run RCR's in both.