SL TL-2(3w Luxeon)

Has anyone tried using RCR123's in the SL TL-2(3w Luxeon)? Is it doable or do I risk frying the LED?

Dave

Dukester,

The 2nd generation TL2 Luxeon is regulated. I don't own one, but my guess is that 2xRCR123's will damage the electronics (may go as high as 8.4V). Pila 168s will do fine, but with 20% reduced output, according to Quickbeam's excellent site (FlashlightReviews.com).

Kees

Dukester...if I'm not mistaken, both the old and new generation of the SL TL-2 LED are 1 watters, not LuxIII.

PJD

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PJD said:
Dukester...if I'm not mistaken, both the old and new generation of the SL TL-2 LED are 1 watters, not LuxIII.

PJD

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Actually PJD, you may be thinking of another light. This is the light I am referring to and it is a 3w LuX.


Task-Light™ 2L3W

Versatile, durable, with exceptional brightness and long run time.

• Powered by two 3 volt CR123A lithium batteries with a shelf life of nearly 10 years (included)
• 3 watt Luxeon® Star, super high-flux LED with 20,000-hour life
• Up to 77 lumens typical – 20 times brighter than a high-intensity LED
• High (100%): Runs 3 hrs, at High (100%): regulated maximum intensity plus 1.5+ hrs. of declining usable light
• Low (25%): 9+ hrs.
• 1.33" (D) x 6.12" (L)
• 6 oz. with batteries
• Available in matte black

You can read about the light here... http://www.streamlight.com/tl2l3w.htm

The light was introduced I believe last Winter.

The real TL-2 is a 1 watter. The TaskLight 2L3W is a 3watter, and somewhat of an odd Streamlight; it isn't too popular, but should be.

--dan

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dano said:
The real TL-2 is a 1 watter. The TaskLight 2L3W is a 3watter, and somewhat of an odd Streamlight; it isn't too popular, but should be.

--dan

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Yes dano, you are correct and I do stand corrected. I have always liked this torch since I bought it last winter. The throw on it is pretty remarkable and I would like this light even more if it could handle RCR123's.

Dave

Because this light is being run with two Cr123's, starting out at 6.5 volts (3.25volts each), it probably utilizes a buck circuit, and may tolerate higher voltage. I am not sure if the circuit can handle 8.4 volts, but maybe someone has the answer.

Bill

I use the Pila 168s Rechargeable Li-ion in mine,
it works just fine.

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I use the Pila 168s Rechargeable Li-ion in mine,
it works just fine.

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Pwdrkeg What's the voltage rating on your 168's? I suppose I could go ahead and look it up.

Thanks,
Dave

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Pwdrkeg What's the voltage rating on your 168's? I suppose I could go ahead and look it up.

Thanks,
Dave

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Dave,

They are the same size as two CR123 lithium batteries and
are rated at 1400 mAh & 3.7v each. I believe they produce
a little over 4v fresh off the charger and seem to work very
well in the SL 2L.

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Dukester said:
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PJD said:
Dukester...if I'm not mistaken, both the old and new generation of the SL TL-2 LED are 1 watters, not LuxIII.

PJD

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Actually PJD, you may be thinking of another light. This is the light I am referring to and it is a 3w LuX.


Task-Light™ 2L3W

Versatile, durable, with exceptional brightness and long run time.

• Powered by two 3 volt CR123A lithium batteries with a shelf life of nearly 10 years (included)
• 3 watt Luxeon® Star, super high-flux LED with 20,000-hour life
• Up to 77 lumens typical – 20 times brighter than a high-intensity LED
• High (100%): Runs 3 hrs, at High (100%): regulated maximum intensity plus 1.5+ hrs. of declining usable light
• Low (25%): 9+ hrs.
• 1.33" (D) x 6.12" (L)
• 6 oz. with batteries
• Available in matte black

You can read about the light here... http://www.streamlight.com/tl2l3w.htm

The light was introduced I believe last Winter.

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Okay, I see! You're talking about the 2L 3W luxeon task light with 2 brightness settings. My bad...I thought you were referring to the new version TL-2 LED.

PJD

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Pwdrkeg said:
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Pwdrkeg What's the voltage rating on your 168's? I suppose I could go ahead and look it up.

Thanks,
Dave

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Dave,

They are the same size as two CR123 lithium batteries and
are rated at 1400 mAh & 3.7v each. I believe they produce
a little over 4v fresh off the charger and seem to work very
well in the SL 2L.

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Pwdrkeg Thanks a lot for the info. I ordered a Li-Ion Charger plus 4 RCR123 Batteries and the TaskLight 2L3W will be one of the lights I will use them in. Dano hit it on the head, this light is a hidden wonder in my opinion, has descent throw and output.

Pwdrkeg,
neat avatar. At first glance I thought it was a tree that someone had set ablaze by illuminating with a megaray. No shortage of adrenalin in your life is there?
Be safe,
vhyper

i have both, TL-2 and 2L3W. look about the same in output to me .. never used RCR123A, sorry...
but i've upgraded my TL-2 to a LuxIII white and im waiting for my LuxIII R/O 190 lumens in the mail for my 2L3W