Rechargable batteries for lights

1goodshot · December 6, 2009, 09:45 AM

I want to try some rechargable batteries in my Surefire G2, it has a Malkoff bulb rated between 3.8-9 volts. Can I use 2) 3.7 volt RCR123 batteries or stick to the 3 volt ones? I also have a new Malkoff MD2 that can take a rechargeable 18560 but there rated at 3.7 volts, will they work?

Thanks

KC9LDB · December 6, 2009, 11:18 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/2x-18650-3-7V-24...item3a51f3ccec

That one. I use it for my L2, comes with 2 battery sticks and also the charger, that's the black box, it itself just plugs into the wall. Ive been very happy with the performance on the set-up. Cant beat the price

madmag · December 6, 2009, 03:50 PM

I have a G2 but have not run the RCR's. RCR's normally come off hotter (you said 3.7V) than 3V, but you said you had a range up to 9V, so you are still under the 9V and should be Ok. I just recently put an after market Cree R2 LED ($19.99) rated at about 230 lumen's in my G2. Works great, and gives longer run times for my 2XCR123. Here is the link. Look down to the Cree up-grade.

http://www.lighthound.com/

BTW, the Cree has a voltage range of 3.6V-12.6V.

December 6, 2009, 09:45 AM	#1
1goodshot Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2001 Location: chandler,az Posts: 929	Rechargable batteries for lights I want to try some rechargable batteries in my Surefire G2, it has a Malkoff bulb rated between 3.8-9 volts. Can I use 2) 3.7 volt RCR123 batteries or stick to the 3 volt ones? I also have a new Malkoff MD2 that can take a rechargeable 18560 but there rated at 3.7 volts, will they work? Thanks

December 6, 2009, 03:50 PM	#3
madmag Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2007 Location: The South Posts: 4,239	I have a G2 but have not run the RCR's. RCR's normally come off hotter (you said 3.7V) than 3V, but you said you had a range up to 9V, so you are still under the 9V and should be Ok. I just recently put an after market Cree R2 LED ($19.99) rated at about 230 lumen's in my G2. Works great, and gives longer run times for my 2XCR123. Here is the link. Look down to the Cree up-grade. http://www.lighthound.com/ BTW, the Cree has a voltage range of 3.6V-12.6V. Last edited by madmag; December 6, 2009 at 03:57 PM.

December 6, 2009, 11:18 AM	#2
KC9LDB Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 147	http://cgi.ebay.com/2x-18650-3-7V-24...item3a51f3ccec That one. I use it for my L2, comes with 2 battery sticks and also the charger, that's the black box, it itself just plugs into the wall. Ive been very happy with the performance on the set-up. Cant beat the price