What an awesome light I can't put it down. This is the first light I have built for myself in about six months and the quality of this host far exceeds anything AA sized I have put my hands on. I am actually going to order another with the XPG reflector and build a 4C tint XPG 2.2 amp 5 mode 1.1amp high 2.2amp turbo and a .002 moonlight low. I can't say enough good thing about this host it's a must have for 14500 fans.
I have a couple requests to build some more for people. If anybody else wants one completed send me a PM and I will build some to sell.
The maximum rated safe discharge for an ICR 14500 is 1.5 amps. The maximum rated safe discharge for an IMR 14500 is 5 amps.
So yes, it's safe as long as you use an IMR cell. Just make sure to not leave it running on high or heat could damage or destroy the light. Not a light to set to high and then leave tailstanding on your desktop for an hour.
I had an Akoray 106 as well, the pill on the Akoray will not allow a 17mm driver to fit so the options are very limited. Also the quality on this light is far better than that of the Akoray. The coating, the threads, the knurling and the o-rings are all of a much higher quality.
I think I'm going to "need" this light - will send PM.
QUESTION: It's clear that the difference between iCR and IMR 14500s is critical - particularly with this "Pocket Rocket" so would someone provide a couple of links to IMR 14500s (and maybe links to ICR 14500s for comparison)? Thanks very much.
Thanks very much E1320 for the review! This is an interesting option for the less technically inclined who are still interested in a custom flashlight. Classic flashlight body style there, one of my favorites.
The Nanjg driver is rated from 2.8-6.0 volts so it won't work with an AA battery. I don't know of as any drivers that will push an XML hard enough with an AA battery perhaps you should consider switching to a 14500 IMR battery.