Flashlights!!!

[Robert8252]

I've been debating and debating for a new flash light. Amazon dropped the PD35 in price and I went ahead and ordered one. Should have it tomorrow. Can't wait.

 

[Lectric102002]

Is there a difference between using an 18650 battery vs. (2) CR123's ? I assume it's the mAH rating ?

 

[theledwarehouse]

Is there a difference between using an 18650 battery vs. (2) CR123's ? I assume it's the mAH rating ?

Correct. The. 18650 typically has a higher capacity. They are also typically rechargeable. So you end up with a longer run time and a lot if re-uses.

Keep in mind it's a bigger cell, so your light has to be built to take it.

 

[rhino]

Some lights will reach their maximum advertised output only with the 18650 (from what I've read).

 

[theledwarehouse]

Some lights will reach their maximum advertised output only with the 18650 (from what I've read).

This is more true when you talk about a AA vs a 14500. AA have 1.5v, a 14500 has 4v. So the 14500 hits the LED harder, driving more brightness.

But it is all about the chip driving the LED.

 

[Lectric102002]

Some lights will reach their maximum advertised output only with the 18650 (from what I've read).

The Fenix PD35 says it hits 850 when using the 18650. I assume this means it is reduced when using the (2) CR 123.

 

[7.62]

The Fenix PD35 says it hits 850 when using the 18650. I assume this means it is reduced when using the (2) CR 123.

If this is, in fact, true I need to get an 18650.

 

[rhino]

This is more true when you talk about a AA vs a 14500. AA have 1.5v, a 14500 has 4v. So the 14500 hits the LED harder, driving more brightness.

But it is all about the chip driving the LED.

The Fenix PD35 says it hits 850 when using the 18650. I assume this means it is reduced when using the (2) CR 123.

If this is, in fact, true I need to get an 18650.

I'm going to defer to theledwarehouse on this.

 

[theledwarehouse]

I'm going to defer to theledwarehouse on this.

The PD35 is regulated, meaning that the LED uses the same voltage no matter what battery you put in it. In other words, the brightness isn't affected between a 18650 or two CR123a's.

You do gain runtime with a 18650 because it has more capacity vs the CR123a'a.

 

[rhino]

The PD35 is regulated, meaning that the LED uses the same voltage no matter what battery you put in it. In other words, the brightness isn't affected between a 18650 or two CR123a's.

You do gain runtime with a 18650 because it has more capacity vs the CR123a'a.

There you have it!

 

[theledwarehouse]

There you have it!

Really, the best way to gain output on a PD35, is to buy a second one. (or a third if you are Rhino)

 

[Lectric102002]

The PD35 is regulated, meaning that the LED uses the same voltage no matter what battery you put in it. In other words, the brightness isn't affected between a 18650 or two CR123a's.

You do gain runtime with a 18650 because it has more capacity vs the CR123a'a.

OK, thanks for clearing that up. The PD35 box is kind of misleading where it says the light develops 850 lumens from a 18650 battery. That would seem to indicate that it doesn't develop the same light output from the 123's.

Either way, I'm really happy with the light.

 

[theledwarehouse]

FYI. Fenix has dropped the price on the PD35... Get your for $69.95 plus use the ingo coupon code!

Fenix PD35

 

[lovemachine]

What's the difference between the E35 and PD35?

Edit: I mean the E35 ultimate, the new one.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

What's the difference between the E35 and PD35?

About 625 Lumens I believe.

 

[Lectric102002]

FYI. Fenix has dropped the price on the PD35... Get your for $69.95 plus use the ingo coupon code!

Fenix PD35

Great. Right after I bought one at the higher price. WTH ?

 

[lovemachine]

About 625 Lumens I believe.

Whoops, I meant the E35 ultimate. The newest one.

 

[theledwarehouse]

Both have the same LED. The PD35 has a rear switch and a side button and the high mode isn't a burst mode.

the E35 Ultimate is a little more stripped down. No rear switch, just the side switch. It's less tactical if you will.

 

[lovemachine]

I never realized the E35 ultimate doesn't have a pocket clip....

 

[jbombelli]

I never realized the E35 ultimate doesn't have a pocket clip....

My UC40 Ultimate didn't come with a pocket clip, either. But... Fenix sells pocket clips. I ordered the PD32 pocket clip and it works just fine. I would bet it will also fit the E35 Ultimate even better than it fits the UC40.

Fenix LED Flashlight- Pocket Clips