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#124275 - 02/18/08 09:12 PM Re: My new aquisition ARC AAA [Re: massacre]
LED Offline
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Registered: 09/01/05
Posts: 1474
I'm pretty sure 3.6v would seriously shorten the life of your ARC. I'm guessing it might be a little brighter but at a very high cost to the LED. Besides, 9-10 lumens for a 5mm LED is pretty darn good considering my original AAA-Premium was around 3 lumens!

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#124293 - 02/18/08 11:43 PM Re: My new aquisition ARC AAA [Re: CJK]
JRJ Offline
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Registered: 01/25/08
Posts: 27
From http://www.arcflashlight.com/faqs.shtml
Quote:
Rechargeable cells will work in the Arc-AAA and produce a slightly dimmer output. The self discharge common to NiCad and NiMH cells may cause the flashlight to not be ready if left unused for an extended period of time. Because an alkaline will last for several month of normal use, we recommend an alkaline cell over a rechargeable.

1.7v, non-rechargeable Lithium AAA cells will work and have been tested in the Arc-AAA. The light will be slightly brighter and the run time will produce a more flat discharge curve. Runtime may actually be less because of the flatter discharge curve. They also work better at sub-freezing temperatures. Other advantages include less weight and less likely to leak than an alkaline. These cells can be 4-5 times the cost of a good alkaline. For most people, they are probably not worth the extra cost.

Caution: there is a type of AAA lithium cell on the market that is rechargeable and rated at 3.6v (nominal). These cells are not recommended for use in the Arc-AAA as the voltage is too high. Using them would likely burn the LED out and void the warranty.

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#124320 - 02/19/08 04:34 AM Re: My new aquisition ARC AAA [Re: JRJ]
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Registered: 12/07/05
Posts: 781
Loc: Central Illinois
That's good to know.
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#124967 - 02/23/08 07:17 PM Re: My new aquisition ARC AAA [Re: massacre]
CJK Offline
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Registered: 08/14/05
Posts: 601
Loc: FL, USA
A little while ago at work (EMS) while in station, I was in the bay (at night) and rather than light up the place with the overhead really bright lights, I figured that I would just use the ARC (the least powerful one)....a FF walked into the bay and came around the bus and was, "Shocked that all that light is coming from THAT!"

It is funny to read everyone's thoughts on how bright the ARC's are....I say this because I see people saying that they have the 'premium' or are 'thinking of getting the newer/brighter ARC'....I have the 'least expensive model' and I can't tell you the number of times I consider it OVERPOWERED for the task at hand......I can't imagine needing something brighter.......


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