Checking current

Simple enough right?

But, no removable tailcap. Battety is inserted in the only open point which is unscrewing body from the head. No wiring I can find a way to access without major disassembly, and possibly chancy.

Side click switches. Only access is where O mentioned.

Thanks for any help.

I have found the “gas tank method” to work well in this situation. You need a charger that accurately and consistently measures the charge put into the cell.

Fully charge the cell, then turn the flashlight on for 60s (or however long) then recharge the cell to determine the charge used during the 60s. Use math to calculate the average current.

Maybe an 18650 battery holder

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Useful-Plastic-Black-18650-Batteries-3-7V-Clip-Holder-Box-Case-With-Wire-Lead/222347347147?\_trksid=p2045573.c100506.m3226&\_trkparms=aid%3D555014%26algo%3DPL.DEFAULT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20151005190705%26meid%3D56fc7dc4662644feb55f5a76e3f44936%26pid%3D100506%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26

I saw an ebay video where someone had gutted one of those nasty little chargers with the swing out pins and used it as a battery holder for tests.

Also some crocodile clip test leads, which I’ve found useful for all sorts of lash ups.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?\_from=R40&\_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1311.R6.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xcrocodile+c.TRS0&\_nkw=crocodile+clip+test+leads&\_sacat=0

Or just get the croc clips and make up your own special test leads for this with heavier gauge wire, better for measuring current.

Found a way in. Gonna check it at the board connection..