Cheap emergency torch using CR123A
Hi Please recommend a Cheap emergency torch using CR123A
(the reason i prefer cr123a is because of the low self discharge rate)
Requirements/Preference
- Most important is Runtime – Over 4.5 Hours
- Durable - eg. IPX-8
- Battery: CR123A (don’t mind an 18650 which is compatible with 2 CR123A)
- Budget: $40 aud
- Flood
- The Higher CRI the better
- Minimum 100 Lumens
- Prefer physical switch or twisty
Sofirn sp31 v2
Just use a protected bat as theres no lvp
For just a throw in your glove box light or in a drawer for emergencys that runs off cr123a’s or a 18650 and is cheap. I would probably suggest buying a few 501b’s or the 502b. Usually under $10. The design has been around for years. They use what is called a P60 drop in which you should find alot of different options.
Using 2 cr123a’s use to be a common thing but its starting to become hard to find in a flashlight. If you can mod a flashlight then it opens up a lot more options.
This appears to be KD’s P60 style 501b http://kaidomain.com/Led-Flashlights/KDLITKER-E6
In your price range for a quality light all I can think of is maybe a Nitecore EC20 or maybe something offered by Surefire