Ok so why not use only protected batts if unsure whatâll it do and leave the batts with the job of protecting themselves regardless of whatever this driver attempts. Should I try it with a protected 14500 outside in the middle of a concrete pad in a steel bucket? :person_facepalming:
Then again, maybe this particular hybrid driver wonât do that to a protected lion batt. Unprotected IDK. Buy one yourself for $9.99 and report back to us!
Rechargeable cr123 based cells are an issue because the button top protected ones are too long and the light wonât function without the tailcap loosened a couple turns. If you use a protected cell, use one that is equal in length to a standard store-bought cell.
I sold mine for a few bucks so I donât have one to test thoroughly but the contact issue is what happened to me. When I swithched from a rcr123a to a regular 123a it worked fine.
Wait a second. Contact issue? If I can run a AA and the tail cap fully tightens then how come ya canât run a shorter rechargeable cr123 cell? :student:
Also this light canât work if the tail cap isnât fully tightened to begin with. Btw I think you meant that the light wonât function WITH the tail cap loosened a couple turns. Which is true. Again, this light must be fully tightened for it to contact the tube and close the circuit anyway.
I sometimes cut a coil or two off tail cap springs if I think thereâs excessive/unnecessary pressure on the neg batt anode. On this light if one plans to run AA length size batts it prolly wouldnât hurt.
When using rcr123/16340/cr123 this flashlight has a fixed holder on the positive end, this holder is larger than the AA so you can push it down, so rechargeable protected cells witch are longer than cr123a may not fit. I test it with my only button top ORB1607 from my OTR U16 flashlight and it works, but this battery are not protected so i donât recommend using it(this driver will keep draining the batteries, itâs not made for rechargeable li-ion), with my flat top 16340 donât work(donât make contact). Other option is using protected 14500, iâm running it with a soshine 14500 protected cell⌠one disadvantage of the 14500 or AA cells in this flashlight is to be a bit harder to screw the tail cap while pushing down hard at the same time.
Sorry to interrupt your tech-talk, but I just bought this light for $4.99 (âŹ4.45).
Use the coupon code: GBQCSF01N when the light is in the cart.
Had to pay âŹ0.74 for shipping, however.
This youtube review shows an Enloop Pro being inserted into the flashlight and then being turned on. The review on the SF01 starts at 5:15 and the insertion of the AA battery is at 7:20.
Not the most professional of reviews but at least it shows it working with a RCR123A and an Enloop.
My wife would agree with you. She probably would buy much more of them to save much more money.
I just spent less on 1 light that only made me curious, probably canât EDC and certainly wonât give away.
I only buy/give away lights that run on primaries if they are to be meant for a keyring or have a vampire driver.
So I donât throw away anything that is not totally depleted (hmm, almost sounds like Iâm a married woman :smiling_imp: )
Arrgghh⌠3 XP-G2s for $10⌠thereâs less than 100pcs left. With clip + pouch included and itâs programmable. While still waiting for 2nd batch of Sofirnâs C01⌠sure, why not?
I could not resist 3 for $9.99 either. Probably use for stocking stuffers. Has anyone used lithium- ion for any extended time in one of these yet? Might try a protected 14500 in one for giggles.