I don’t think this light was ever designed with the intent of being run on one battery.
Sure it can be run on one battery in an “emergency situation”…… but that would not be a situation where TURBO or higher modes were the main concern. It would most likely be a situation where a bit of light was needed.
The Q8 could then be run on one battery at a much lower mode, putting out the “bit of light” that was needed without causing the extremely high Amp draw that would collapse or melt down the spring.
I mean, come on guys: I am not a monetarily rich person myself by far. But, if I can’t afford 4 batteries for this light… I most likely don’t need to be buying the light in the first place. Or if I do buy it, so I will have one of these fantastic lights; I’ll just have to use it in a lower mode till I can save up and get 4 batteries.
The Miller makes a perfect point about getting a LiitoKala Lii 500 charger. They work great and the price he quotes is just about right. You might even get it a bit cheaper with a coupon.
If that is to much for you get a Lii 100 or a Lii 202
Sure, with the Lii 100 you would have to charge the cells one at a time. With the Lii 202 you would have to charge them in pairs. But that would be a way to get into a charger cheaper if you have to.
I am not saying this to be mean or sound like I know it all……. cause I do not.
But this light was designed to run optimally on 4 batteries to have safe access to all it’s lighting glory.
If you choose or want to run it on 1 or 2 batteries …. don’t expect to have safe access to the top end of it’s capabilities. Simple as that.
Going back to Dales 2017 Corvette Grand Sport example.
It requires certain tires to reach the optimal results of it potential.
Sure, you could mount some 105/40-19 (Front) & 115/35-20 (Rear) tires on it (if you could find them that is … ) , or “rig” it up to accept something else equally as inferior & stupid. BUT, in doing that you can forget completely about any of it’s sports car features & IF you are lucky it might get you from point A to point B at a very slow rate of speed.
And even IF you do go with the recommended tires… you better use all 4 IF you even want it to move at all.
At least the Q8 can be safely used at very low output with one battery even. To me, that is a win……. :+1: