RCR123A Battery Recommendation for Fenix PD12 and/or E15

Ozymandias · Oct 28, 2014

Hello,

I am looking to convert to the use of RCR123A rechargeables after my supply of free primaries runs out. Could someone recommend a brand of RCR123A's + charger for use with these lights? I'm aware that the manuals say specifically not to use them so I'm also wondering if anyone else here has done so. I'm assuming a 3 volt rechargeable would be the ideal thing but I'm not sure.

Input appreciated.

Joeymt3 · Oct 28, 2014

I've been running AW16340 batteries in my PD12 since fenix released the light. It is way brighter than using 3 volt. I do mean WAY brighter.

The down side is the light lost the medium and high level. It is now only low and turbo. If I put a primary 3 volt back it the light it still has all 4 stock modes. Again, this light had been my EDC for a while and has held up great.

mcnair55 · Oct 29, 2014

Any of the decent makes will do,no need to complicate the hobby they are all nearly the same.

Ozymandias · Nov 2, 2014

Joeymt3 said:
I've been running AW16340 batteries in my PD12 since fenix released the light. It is way brighter than using 3 volt. I do mean WAY brighter.

The down side is the light lost the medium and high level. It is now only low and turbo. If I put a primary 3 volt back it the light it still has all 4 stock modes. Again, this light had been my EDC for a while and has held up great.

So I'm guessing that on boost it's in direct drive. Does it get hot quickly? How long would you say in a normal day do you run it in the two modes it now has?

Joeymt3 · Nov 2, 2014

It is direct drive on turbo and very bright.

It will get hot in a couple minutes on turbo.

I charge the battery every week as it does start to deplete. I'm not sure about runtime. It stays clipped to my leatherman pouch and I grab it often.

Ozymandias · Nov 2, 2014

Thanks. Do you know of a United States based retailer that carries the AW battery you're using? Also what type of clip are you using with your PD12? I have mine on a retractable lanyard on my keyring but a clip might be more handy.

magellan · Nov 2, 2014

I've had good results with Panasonic Orbtronic, Nitecore, and AW brand batteries.

Joeymt3 · Nov 2, 2014

Just use any high drain battery for max performance, any good brand will do.

For the clip, I used a PD22 clip. There's no grove for the clip but it holds great.

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