KL1 gen 2 over 6 volts?

louie

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Does anyone know for sure if the original Surefire KL1 head (generation 1 or 2, not the current model with the narrow optic) is safe with over 6 volts input? I'd like to try using 2 unregulated RCR123 LiIons, but they are 4.2 volts each. The Surefire instructions say only that its OK with E2e bodies of course - a nominal 6 volts. Nothing about using 3 cells (9 volts).
 

louie

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Great! I just got a runtime of 180 minutes on 2 Battery Station RCR123. Not bad, since they rate ordinary 123s for 4 hours regulated, but the LiIons never drop out of regulation - they just cut off.
 
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