EL1 with RCR123??

Polar · Nov 30, 2005

What will a rechargeable 123 do for a E1L? Longer runtime? Brighter? I am going to get a Kl4 head and make a T4 but was wondering what improvements the RCR123 would make to a standard E1L.

Thanks

jayflash · Nov 30, 2005

My E1L is slightly brighter (metered) with one R123 than putting it on my E2 body with two regular, primary, 123 cells. That surprised me.

I'd like to know if the new KL1 is safe with two RCR 123 cells.

ledled · Nov 30, 2005

It could be unsafe if it's brighter. Which means drawing more power than spec.

Flash_Gordon · Nov 30, 2005

jayflash said:
I'd like to know if the new KL1 is safe with two RCR 123 cells.

Your KL1 should be fine with 2 rechargeables. It is fine with 3 primaries (9V).
This is not true for the KL4.

Kevin Tan · Nov 30, 2005

2x rcr123 in e2e body, been there, done that. No problemo!!

Polar · Nov 30, 2005

Thanks! Is the runtime improved?

voodoogreg · Nov 30, 2005

Yep my #2 EDC. it's great on a R123, a little brighter on a Li ion and in a E2 body with primaries. With the Vital Gear FB-1 1x123 it's small, easy to use, and very pocketable. VDG

GarageBoy · Nov 30, 2005

It's fine, but besure not to let overdischarge, since the KL1 WILL draw til the batt's really dead

leukos · Dec 1, 2005

McGizmo did some runtime graphs with the KL1 on an R123: http://dmcleish.com/CPF/run-times/index.html

UWAK · Dec 1, 2005

I think it's safe to use 2 protected rcr123 but not unlikely if you use the unprotected batts in a series. I use my E1L with 1 unprotected rcr123 1000 mAH. It's brighter that the primary cell and stay for around 40 minutes.

FRIDS

GarageBoy · Dec 1, 2005

I did that too til my light turned on and stayed on and overdrained my batt

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