Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Brightest Cree Running an 18650?
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PAFirefighter11
12-01-08, 10:42 AM
What's the brightest Cree light that uses an 18650 battery source? I have an MTE that's been giving me issues, so I'd like to try something else just to see. I want it to be as bright or brighter than the MTE P7 5 mode if possible.
Thanks.
I'd try one of the MTE MC-E lights. In particular, this (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16501) one.
PAFirefighter11
12-04-08, 07:36 PM
Thanks uke. Just purchased one. I have a 5 mode P7 MTE but the clicky switch went kaput.
I've just started a very similar topic over at CPF. Here's the link: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=214845
FWIW, I think I'm going to go with the Solarforce and an R2 drop-in from LightHound. It'll be a little more expensive than from Kai, but I've read a report that the Solarforce lights there might be dodgy, so it's worth the extra few bucks to me.
I'd try one of the MTE MC-E lights. In particular, this (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16501) one.
Thanks uke. Just purchased one. I have a 5 mode P7 MTE but the clicky switch went kaput.
I have that light w/o the silly assault crown. Expect 40 minutes of runtime on high, unregulated, which means the light will dim as the battery runs down. It is rather bright though.
socalrider
12-08-08, 03:32 AM
I think for great runtime with output the Fenix TK11 is a good choice.. It is more of a thrower than floody like the P7 lights... It has about 1/2 the output compared to the P7's. You will get 2.5 hours+ runtime on high mode..
https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_85&products_id=497