Intova 3W LED Dive Light?

[Zeeman]

For those worried about the CR123A batteries...

Yes, they are crazy expensive.. but..

you can find rechargables - I bought some form the US (with 4 rechargeable CR123 batteries rated at 900mah each) for about $25 - $30. They last for a while, and having 2 sets mean you can have a spare pair of batteries ready to go.

Z...

 

[D_B]

For those worried about the CR123A batteries...

Yes, they are crazy expensive.. but..

you can find rechargeable - I bought some form the US (with 4 rechargeable CR123 batteries rated at 900mah each) for about $25 - $30. They last for a while, and having 2 sets mean you can have a spare pair of batteries ready to go.

Z...

Disposable​

1300mha CR123 for $1 each .. TITANIUM CR123A 3V LITHIUM PHOTO BATTERY

1300mha CR123 $.99c each ... Primary Lithium Battery: CR123A 3.0V 1300mAh Photo / Flashlight Battery - LM-CR123A

1550mha CR123 $1.49 each ... 1pc Panasonic CR123A 3 Volt Photo Lithium Battery 1550mah from $1.15 each!

Rechargeable​

4 rechargeable 900mha CR123 and charger $28.95 (more batteries @ $3.95 each) ... 4 Pack RCR123A 3.0V 900mAh Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery with Smart Charger
NOTE: because of the lower mha ratings, your run time will be shorter wth rechargables,

Case​

Hard Shell Case for carrying loose CE123 batteries (new TSA Regulations) ... Hard Shell Battery Case for 12 CR123A Lithium Battery ( Titanium CR123A battery Case)

Thanks Z

 

[HenrikBP]

Gotcha D_B - thanks for the LED/driver clarification.

Henrik

 

[mbsub]

Hello,
if you want to see, what is possible today with only one LED in a small torche, look in the attachments the PHOTON.

Michael

 

[HenrikBP]

mbsub; very nice lights indeed. It's worth noting though, that between exchange rate shipping and no US dealers, it may not be entirely fair to compare a $40 light with possibly $20 - 40 upgrades to a high end light costing $600+ *if* you don't charge tax for overseas sales ...

That said, I really like your lights. Photon would be a great all-purpose light (for me - rec diving only), but I'd love to see one more light level: Low, Mid, High, and 60 minute burn time on high is just a tad short. And since I'm already being unreasonable I'd like to see a more convenient attachment point for a bolt snap - maybe with a different end-cap option?

Question: you mention about 2 hour charge time for the Photon; Would that vary depending on the power system it is plugged into. I.e. would the charge time be the same for US 110V and for EU 220V power grid? I ask since I've noticed my electric shaver takes considerably longer to charge in EU than in the US.

How about it

Henrik

 

[mbsub]

@Henrik

the charging time is the same, on 110V and 230V.

Michael

 

[HenrikBP]

Thanks for clarifying Michael.

Any chance of a US distributor for your lights?

Henrik

 

[mbsub]

I dont believe it for the moment, because the rate of exchange ($ to Euro) is not good.

Michael

 

[Zeeman]

Forgot to mention - the $30 included the charger

Disposable​

1300mha CR123 for $1 each .. TITANIUM CR123A 3V LITHIUM PHOTO BATTERY

1300mha CR123 $.99c each ... Primary Lithium Battery: CR123A 3.0V 1300mAh Photo / Flashlight Battery - LM-CR123A

1550mha CR123 $1.49 each ... 1pc Panasonic CR123A 3 Volt Photo Lithium Battery 1550mah from $1.15 each!

Rechargeable​

4 rechargeable 900mha CR123 and charger $28.95 (more batteries @ $3.95 each) ... 4 Pack RCR123A 3.0V 900mAh Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery with Smart Charger
NOTE: because of the lower mha ratings, your run time will be shorter wth rechargables,

Case​

Hard Shell Case for carrying loose CE123 batteries (new TSA Regulations) ... Hard Shell Battery Case for 12 CR123A Lithium Battery ( Titanium CR123A battery Case)

Thanks Z

 

[HenrikBP]

Michael; the 3 hour burn time at max output listed for the REVOlution, is that with Seoul or Luxeon LEDs? Sorry for the thread drift. I'm looking for a torch, but would like longer burn time than the 1 hour burn time of the Proton.

Henrik