Well it seems that you may be right. The AW RCR 16340 cells run 3.7 nominal and the cr123 is 3.0. If it takes 4 cr123’s in series then the the extra 2.8 volts just might destroy the driver. I wonder what the voltage spread on this thing really is. This is purely speculating at this point like I said I have a lot to learn.
3.7 volts is the nominal voltage, when fully charged they are 4.2 volts, so that means there is a 4.8 volt difference.
Shoot if it blows up I can return it. Who is brave enough to trust they have 4 balanced 16340 anyways?? 2x17670 might have to be used if 18650 don’t fit.
No Sams today or tomorrow
Same here. Maybe tomorrow.
Well I took the plunge and bought it. I cant get the head off or whatever you guys call it. I think they may have glued it on lol. Its 3 of the smaller LEDs and the cr123’s are loose fitting so one might be able to put in bigger batts? I will post some pics after a bit.
There was a triple XP-G light posted a few months ago. I wonder if this is an XP-G and if it's the same light. I'm thinking it was from Costco.
EDIT - here's the old thread, but the Costco link is no good.
EDIT #2 - This might be the same light (new Costco link replacing dead link). It's definitely different from the O.P. because this is a 3C cell and not CR123's.
-Garry
Ya its different although it does have the triple XP-G. Not as bright as I thought it would be It has a tail switch low- high- strobe. It is brighter then my costco techlite lumen master which has a single XP-G . You would think since it has 2 more XP-G’s then it would be tons brighter.
EDIT
Stick some 18650s in that thing!
I would but I don’t have any but I have a ton of eneloops lmao!!! It will be a bit before I buy some 18650’s as I will need them for my new big light once I figure out which one I want to buy.
I didn’t see it at my Sam’s. However, they did have a 2-pack of lights similar to the Techlites. Maybe they’re the same, I don’t know. It also includes a key chain light.
I don’t care for Sam’s Club. I quickly remembered why I rarely go. Costco shouldn’t have any fear of losing my long time business
Weiser, were they called rockeys?
On to bigger and better things. http://www.ebay.com/itm/300862896965?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&\_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I hope you didn't pay that price for that light, esp those crap batteries.
-Garry
Ya unfortunately I did. But it was cheaper then getting it from china. I will be buying some panasonics and a good charger.
Instead of getting this light our Sams Club got Silver versions of the Rocky lights they already had
LOL mine had both. Give them time.
Well back to the point, i cannot for the life if me get the head off this thing, It’s glued for sure!!! I would love to see what the guts is all about, I might just put this in the vise with a pipe wrench for experimentation only!!! Whats $42.00??
Well i did it! I tore down this thing like debbie tore down Dallas ” although mine has external damadge lol”
I didn’t see a transistor at all! Can this be hiding behind the switch? I am going to re assemble with a little more heat transfer grease!