Any high lumen led lights that don’t get hot?

[Joey_Adams]

@MyDangus

I’m definitely no expert, but a normal 1 inch diameter light putting out 1000 lumens wont be able to stay cool over an extended period of time, but it can be alleviated a bit by metals that are better at conducting heat, like copper. My s2+ triple has a copper spacer instead of an aluminum one but I don’t think that makes a huge difference in the end. The other way is to get a larger mass to absorb and dissipate the heat, so a larger light like the multi emitter soda can style lights will be able to maintain similar outputs for longer periods without overheating.

I have to admit that I spit my coffee all over myself laughing when my eyes wandered up to your screen name. Well done!

[Vsmh96]

@niteowl

Thanks again everybody for your comments. I have AA rechargeables but I read in a review that the Energizer end cap design can cause damage to the batteries and the inner metal disk. So before trying better batteries I wanted to see how the alkalines fared. Just unscrewed the end cap and the batteries have some scuffs and scrapes. The metal disk in the cap has been badly scratched up by the contact pin. So I’m going to return the light. I considered swapping for the 1300 lumen model but it looks like it has the same end cap design.

Any recommendations for a different AA light rated around 700 lumens or above and <$25 ? Would prefer something with a warranty. Thanks.

Can confirm, at least in my case the 1300 lumen version bearing the model PMZH61 tail cap does “grind” on the negative terminals of the batteries, even cuts them in some cases. It is huge as well, may be not that far from the 900 lumen version however.

The 400 lumen PMZH21 does not however do the same but has its own issues.

[mmalive]

The Energizer 1300 is worthless in design factor. The battery compartment is built in with connection studs protruding to make contact with tailcap. The tailcap rubs or crushes the battery with major dimples.

I disliked design so much I actually gave it away.