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Posted: 1/25/2024 7:21:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: chevrofreak]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blacktoothgrin: Olight claims ridiculous output but short run time, it drops out of Hi quickly. This is often repeated as a dig against Olight by people who push other brands, but they fail to mention that their preferred brand does the exact same thing. Modlite, Surefire, Streamlight all do it too. The Werkz videos posted in this thread show it perfectly. This is a dirty industry, and you fell right into the mud. 
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Posted: 3/21/2024 11:31:15 PM EDT
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Anyone know if rechargeable RCR123 3.7 volt batteries will work with the Pl Turbo or is the voltage to high? I contacted Olight support and they had no idea.
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Posted: 3/22/2024 1:30:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArizonaAR: Anyone know if rechargeable RCR123 3.7 volt batteries will work with the Pl Turbo or is the voltage to high? I contacted Olight support and they had no idea. They will always say no out of caution, but I have been running RCR123 cells in my PL2 for years. I haven't tried the PL Turbo with them yet, but I wouldn't hesitate to because of the lifetime warranty. |
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Posted: 3/22/2024 7:48:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chevrofreak: They will always say no out of caution, but I have been running RCR123 cells in my PL2 for years. I haven't tried the PL Turbo with them yet, but I wouldn't hesitate to because of the lifetime warranty. Just so I'm clear, you're using 3.7v RCR123, not 3v? |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 12:57:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: chevrofreak]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArizonaAR: Just so I'm clear, you're using 3.7v RCR123, not 3v? Correct. You need to always use protected cells in a multi-cell light, though. |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 11:57:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chevrofreak: Correct. You need to always use protected cells in a multi-cell light, though. Well damn, my Vapecell T8's are non protected. I did find this after researching that Olight makes this https://www.olightstore.com/imr16340-cr123a-battery which they say is compatible with PL Turbo. Judging by the price, I don't think it's protected. It would seem that the light has some sort of protections built in it to be able to use them I'm guessing? |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 5:12:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArizonaAR: Well damn, my Vapecell T8's are non protected. I did find this after researching that Olight makes this https://www.olightstore.com/imr16340-cr123a-battery which they say is compatible with PL Turbo. Judging by the price, I don't think it's protected. It would seem that the light has some sort of protections built in it to be able to use them I'm guessing? Those are protected, but I don't see where they say they are compatible with the PL Turbo. That cell has an extra feature on it where there is a negative terminal surrounding the central positive terminal for recharging while still inside of their lights. I'm not sure I would try that in the PL Turbo. You could always use the Surefire LFP rechargeable cells, as they have lower voltage, but they won't have as much runtime. I think these would be ideal. BTW, I did just try several different brands RCR123's in a brand new PL Turbo and they worked fine. No magic smoke. |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 5:46:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chevrofreak: Those are protected, but I don't see where they say they are compatible with the PL Turbo. That cell has an extra feature on it where there is a negative terminal surrounding the central positive terminal for recharging while still inside of their lights. I'm not sure I would try that in the PL Turbo. You could always use the Surefire LFP rechargeable cells, as they have lower voltage, but they won't have as much runtime. I think these would be ideal. BTW, I did just try several different brands RCR123's in a brand new PL Turbo and they worked fine. No magic smoke. Thanks for the link, much appreciated. Those would be perfect and even higher rating than my Vapcell's. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:17:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArizonaAR: Thanks for the link, much appreciated. Those would be perfect and even higher rating than my Vapcell's. Well, crap. I ordered 8 of those to add to my collection since they are on sale, and it turns out they are longer than any of my other RCR123/16340 cells and they do not fit in the PL Turbo. I'm sorry I led you astray. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:55:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chevrofreak: Well, crap. I ordered 8 of those to add to my collection since they are on sale, and it turns out they are longer than any of my other RCR123/16340 cells and they do not fit in the PL Turbo. I'm sorry I led you astray. Well that's a bummer. I haven't ordered any so no worries. I'm guessing its because of the protection circuit? |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:21:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArizonaAR: Well that's a bummer. I haven't ordered any so no worries. I'm guessing its because of the protection circuit? Yes. That explains their higher capacity than most, since they aren't using a shorter cell to end up with the same total length. They work fine in my tube style lights that have springs on each end, but they are a couple MM too long to latch the switch on the PL Turbo. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 11:20:53 PM EDT
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So not a total loss, that's good. I could also use them in my 2 cell flashlights.
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Posted: 4/21/2024 1:46:39 PM EDT
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I now own 6 of these for use on my handguns/rifles. They aren't perfect, but for the price they're a helluva value!
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Posted: 4/27/2024 12:16:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tomac: I now own 6 of these for use on my handguns/rifles. They aren't perfect, but for the price they're a helluva value! I stocked up big time on the last sale. I spent so much I'm Blue Diamond now 
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Posted: 5/10/2024 12:05:03 PM EDT
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My somewhat limited exposure (own 3 of them) to Olight is that the heads get too hot to touch after a very short time when on.
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Posted: 5/10/2024 12:57:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By indawire: My somewhat limited exposure (own 3 of them) to Olight is that the heads get too hot to touch after a very short time when on. That's from good heatsinking. If they didn't get hot with the output level they have the LED and driver wouldn't last long. It's also why they (and most other weapons lights) step down in output after a few minutes. The PL Turbo doesn't get as hot as some of the others because of its lower output of 800 lumens. |
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Posted: 6/17/2024 9:52:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capt_Destro: I don't get the Olight Hate. So one exploded in some dudes mouth. Whats that tell you? Stop deep throating the things and they won't explode in your mouth.  In all seriousness it sounded more like a bad battery issue. Reminds me of those cheap vape pens with lithium rechargeable batteries. I don't know how true this is, but the guy 'FocusTripp' on YT did a video about this incident - according to him, the guy was using a non-Olight battery that exploded. I own a sh*t ton of Olights - only problems I've had were: 1 (of 2) original PL Valkyrie wouldn't hold a charge - Olight replaced it within a week. 1 (of 2) Odin IR Rifle Light pressure pad wire had a short where the light would cut off if the cable was moved - replaced in a week and never cuts off. Original Warrior X Pro, i3R, Odin Mini also - all still ticking. I think the "bag on Olight" stuff is just internet commando cool guy club stuff - they also don't want to hear that your $90 light is on par with their $300 light. Gripes like it's Chinese, or their marketing strategy... totally legit. |
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Posted: 6/18/2024 8:48:54 AM EDT
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I must admit I'm impressed with the apparent quality of the PL Turbo.
As a test, I mounted a PL Turbo on one of my Tavor X95's at 3 o'clock. Then, I stood the X95 upright on its buttplate on a piece of carpet on my concrete garage floor. I allowed the rifle to fall over on its side directly onto the PL Turbo with full force 6 times. The PL Turbo is still going strong w/no signs of external or internal damage. |
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Posted: 6/18/2024 9:36:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tomac: I must admit I'm impressed with the apparent quality of the PL Turbo. As a test, I mounted a PL Turbo on one of my Tavor X95's at 3 o'clock. Then, I stood the X95 upright on its buttplate on a piece of carpet on my concrete garage floor. I allowed the rifle to fall over on its side directly onto the PL Turbo with full force 6 times. The PL Turbo is still going strong w/no signs of external or internal damage. Now we know why you don't have Surefire money...
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Posted: 6/18/2024 10:55:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU: Now we know why you don't have Surefire money... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RDTCU: Originally Posted By Tomac: I must admit I'm impressed with the apparent quality of the PL Turbo. As a test, I mounted a PL Turbo on one of my Tavor X95's at 3 o'clock. Then, I stood the X95 upright on its buttplate on a piece of carpet on my concrete garage floor. I allowed the rifle to fall over on its side directly onto the PL Turbo with full force 6 times. The PL Turbo is still going strong w/no signs of external or internal damage. Now we know why you don't have Surefire money...  
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Posted: 7/5/2024 11:39:34 AM EDT
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Due to my very special form of autism I'm just trying to find at light that fits perfectly flush on a full rail TRP Operator, but that isn't a 300 dollar surefire. Pretty sure the Turbo is going to be the winner. As a bedside gun, even 800 lumens with all that candela is glorious overkill.
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