Malkoff Triple regulation?

[john2551]

Can anyone point me to any threads that tested the regulation of the Malkoff Triple? A run-time graph would be great.

Also has anyone heard of these triples using three Cree MC-E in the future?

 

[john2551]

OK, being this thread hasn't had any takers. Has anyone done any "informal" tests on the regulation of the triple?

 

[KeukaLite]

OK, being this thread hasn't had any takers. Has anyone done an "informal" tests on the regulation of the triple?

Hi John2551!

I bought the Malkoff triple about 6 weeks ago, and I couldn't be happier with it! I don't have the equipment (yet) to produce a runtime chart, but I can tell you that I don't detect any noticible difference in output from the time freshly charged NiMH batteries are installed until the time I take them out to recharge them. I have the 6D MagLite with 6 - 12,000 mAh Titanium NiMH batteries. Here's what the Malkoff website says:

"This is a Drop-In Module for Maglite® 4-5-6 C&D cell flashlights. It is our brightest dropin offered. It is rated at 750+ bulb lumens on 4 to 6 cells. It will easily light objects at 500+ feet. The beam is aproximately 10-12 degrees with a nice combination of spot and flood. The Drop-In module is constructed of CNC machined structural aircraft aluminum and has three regulated drivers."

I usually walk 3 nights before a recharge (little over 3 hours), but have gone 4 and not noticed any change in output.

I still owe a review of the Malkoff light here but just haven't gotten to it yet. Maybe over Christmas....

Hope this helps some!

 

[john2551]

Thanks for that info. I guess then the drop-in has good regulation from your report. Do you mind to check if the light dims after 4-5 hours or stays 100% bright the whole time & them just shuts off.

 

[KeukaLite]

Thanks for that info. I guess then the drop-in has good regulation from your report. Do you mind to check if the light dims after 4-5 hours or stays 100% bright the whole time & them just shuts off.

I know that I cannot detect any difference after 4 hours of runtime, however I have never let it go long enough to see if or when it shuts off due to regulation. I like to charge my batteries every 3-4 days so it never shuts off due to low power (although I always carry my Fenix T1 as a backup:twothumbs)!

 

[Gene43]

It shouldn't shut off with that battery setup. The buck drivers will drop into direct drive if it drops below 3.8v.

 

[john2551]

Gene,

Thanks for that info.

Will you be switching the Triple from Cree Q5 to Cree MCE in the future?

John

PS i'd love a triple MCE drop-in for a 4C mag i just happen to have lying around!