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BATTERIES! How many types do you carry?
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<blockquote data-quote="HarryN" data-source="post: 1005818" data-attributes="member: 69773"><p>I use a couple of types for ALL of my battery uses. Size wise, it is nearly all AAs now, but I do have a few things that use CR123s.</p><p> </p><p>For higher power (as in kilo lumen) class flashlights, I use rechargeable AA NiMH, but that is just for around the house fun. They can do the job, and are lower risk than R Li types. You really have to pay attention to R Li type batteries and I don't trust my wife or kids to do this adequately.</p><p> </p><p>For pretty much everything else I use AA Li primary energizers. When needed, I have adapters to go to other lights. There is nothing else similar on the market for the average consumer. I keep a stock of them.</p><p> </p><p>I used to make custom LED flashlights (as a serious hobby) and what I learned is that it is really handy to have devices that can take both primary and recharge type cells. The recharge cells typically won't hold a charge that well, and the ones that do will not self balance.</p><p> </p><p>If you are going on a 2 week trip, then it does start to get interesting to think about a solar panel + charger, but at least for me I would not do that without something to carry it (like an animal or ATV)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HarryN, post: 1005818, member: 69773"] I use a couple of types for ALL of my battery uses. Size wise, it is nearly all AAs now, but I do have a few things that use CR123s. For higher power (as in kilo lumen) class flashlights, I use rechargeable AA NiMH, but that is just for around the house fun. They can do the job, and are lower risk than R Li types. You really have to pay attention to R Li type batteries and I don't trust my wife or kids to do this adequately. For pretty much everything else I use AA Li primary energizers. When needed, I have adapters to go to other lights. There is nothing else similar on the market for the average consumer. I keep a stock of them. I used to make custom LED flashlights (as a serious hobby) and what I learned is that it is really handy to have devices that can take both primary and recharge type cells. The recharge cells typically won't hold a charge that well, and the ones that do will not self balance. If you are going on a 2 week trip, then it does start to get interesting to think about a solar panel + charger, but at least for me I would not do that without something to carry it (like an animal or ATV) [/QUOTE]
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