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Batteries
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yablanowitz
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Of those two, probably the Rayovac alkaline. At least until it leaks and corrodes your flashlight. I generally use Duracell or Energizer Alkalines in my flashlights.
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Alkalines are horrible in flashlights like this. NiMH or lithium all the way.
Here's a runtime graph of an LD01 comparing NiMH to lithium.
From this thread on CPF http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-and-outdoor-beamshots&highlight=ld01+runtime
As you can see, runtime on a NiMH should be around double that of an alkaline. Plus you can simply pop the NiMH back in the charger. Higher initial cost for rechargeables, but far better in the long run.
Here's a runtime graph of an LD01 comparing NiMH to lithium.
From this thread on CPF http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-and-outdoor-beamshots&highlight=ld01+runtime
As you can see, runtime on a NiMH should be around double that of an alkaline. Plus you can simply pop the NiMH back in the charger. Higher initial cost for rechargeables, but far better in the long run.
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+1 on eneloops. They are my favorite NiMH rechargeables. You don't have to worry about them leaking, you can recharge as needed, and they hold an excellent charge when not in use.
dannyp
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I've been using the Duracells with the white tops. They are sometimes referred to as Duraloops(Sanyo Eneloops rebranded for Duracell). You want to make sure they are white on the top and say made in Japan on the back of the package. They are easier for me to find locally than Eneloops.
I wont use alkalines anymore except in an emergency after having one leak and ruin a light.
I wont use alkalines anymore except in an emergency after having one leak and ruin a light.
Eneloops are the shizzle for recarchable batteries. its nimhs or lithiums for me as well..
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I have stopped buying alkaline batteries for the most part and buy the precharged rechargeables like the eneloop but most seem to be Duracell or Rayovac brand as that is what I can get locally. I use them in remotes, wireless computer devices, and anything that requires long battery life. They even work pretty good in my flashlights. If I can get long life and just recharge the batteries instead of chunking them in the landfill (I recycle them but that's what most people do) I don't see the need to buy throw aways. As I need batteries for something new I buy more of the rechargeables and then charge as necessary. That used to not be a good option because most NiMH would be dead in a month if they were used or not. Having to constantly charge batteries that are in low consumption devices likes remotes is annoying at best.
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I've soured on rechargeables due to the shelf life problem, which the new style(eneloop) is supposed to address. I just buy lithiums for my flashlights so I can just change it and get back to work. There are a few devices around my house with nimh's( Maha Powerex ) in them, and there is always downtime when it comes time for a battery change because they don't store very well.
I have not bought throw away batteries for as long as I can remember as they are a pain and a huge expense when compared to the convenience of rechargeables available today. One way of getting around the problem of downtime between charges is to keep some charged up batteries ready to go. Freshen them between charges if need be. We have all these battery powered devices for all kinds of gadgets around the house and I regularly reach for another set of charged batteries to keep them all going. Batteries never lay around long enough to discharge to any extent.
Hmm. I bought 14 bucks worth of 4 aaa 2011 energizer NiMH 850 mah rechargables, charged them completly, and poped the 1.2 volt energy canister in the the flashlight and i swear its visibly brighter.
thats bc NiMH's are stronger than alkalines. but not as strong as lithiums.. once your energizers crap out on you (2-3yrs) maybe less. switch to eneloops and go for the highest MaH as you can go with your light and battery size. you will also see that NiMH's have better cold quality than alkalines as well. alkalines are slowly going to be phased out in the next handful of years.
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I got nuttin but Eneloops and nuttin beats them and have had one in my Mouse for over a year with no recharge -- try that with a lith.!! All of my Fenix's have Eneloop Batteries and anything that needs Batteries get the Loops in them and never have had a problem period. Try them and you will never go back to those throw away Batt's.**
powernoodle
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I too use nothing but Eneloops, primarily because of their low rate of self-discharge. They feed my flashlights, radios, Wii and Playstation remotes, tv remotes, etc. I keep a stash of them with a charger in 2 places at the Powernoodle Compound so its easy to stick a new one in a device as needed.
