Li-Ion CR123a - instant overcurrent protection?

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Just got some Fenix CR123a,
they dont work in the light I got them for (SF A2).
Seems they instantly have the cells overcurrent protection kicking in.
?
Dont they work in actual high drain lights?
(is the A2 even high drain?)
The A2s led do light up, so low drain ... no problem

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... funny thing noted: I bought them because I thought the more than 5 years old FourSevens batts are finally getting bad; but inside the only 1*CR123 light I have, the Fenix ones last about 53 mins each, the Foursevens about 48-50
:rolleyes:
 
3 Keeppower RCR123 plus one dummy work OK in 2x18650 body with TL-3 bulb (1.2 Amp)
Once I tested same set up with FM1794 (3 Amp) bulb, nothing.
3 volt Li-Ion RCR123 are for low current devices.

I have stated this in some other threads too.
 
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Yes,
give about 30mins of Main beam.


PS: it was/is known that the A2 is a regulated light (one oft the very few incans, that were) and thus safe to be fed w. the rechargeable CRs. Thats why I did not give any thoughts when ordering new ones.
 
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