i regularly run my itp a3 eos with a 10440 and it takes at least 45-60 seconds before it gets to the point where its too hot and needs to be turn down.
this is a wonderful looking light - the 10 sec step down is a deal breaker though
I bought a AA SS version a few weeks ago, I like it a lot.
Then last week I bought the SS DQG AAA one but I don’t have it yet.
And also the S2 from the group buy.
I plan to buy this AAA titanium version as well.
Looks like I’ll be eating noodles for the next few weeks, thanks Ric
I actually think 10 seconds could be too long. The iTP A3 LED is mounted on a traditional MCPCB, but in the previous DQGs the LED has been mounted directly to the same PCB as the driver circuit to save space, so there is effectively no heatsink at all. This one doesn’t look to be any longer, so I would assume has the same set-up.
10440’s - do any reputable brand manufacture these? Can only find crapfire ones on eBay.
Also - does the i4 charge these okay if you charge 1 and 3 or 2 and 4? The i4 is compatible but I’m concerned about the current going into such a small cell.
Edit: what does this mean from OP - —Runtime: 90 mins on hi; 35 hrs on lo, with quality AAA/14500?
Sadly there are not a ton of choices when it comes to 10440, I have been using the grey Trustfire protected cells which have been good to me so far but my light doesn’t stress them too much.
I have been charging them in my i4 with no problems. I always charge them with another LARGER battery and here’s why: I want to ensure that the 10440 finishes charging hidden BEFORE the other battery on the same channel. That way it never receives full charging current. If you charge two 10440 side by side unless you are extraordinarily lucky one will finish charging before the other and one cell will receive a 700+mA charge for the remainder . which is too much.