Hi all, I’m new in the forum and excited about the way you can modify the flashlights specially the old Maglites. I own a 6D which I upgraded with TerraLUX 1000 lumens drop-in and also own a 2D which I would like to upgrade soon. My question here is about the AAA batteries. I own several small flashlights that uses 3-AAA batteries but they don’t last enough. I can’t keep buying batteries and the rechargeable from RadioShak are expensive and only lasted about a year or so.
I would like to know if I can use NiMH like this ones:
Yes Thanks a lot, I’ll get some ENELOOPS WITH A CHARGER but I’ll try to get me a small flashlight with good lumens output (@1000) and keep the others as a spares.
I have quite a few of the Imedion low self discharge AAA made by Maha and they’ve held up very well. Even use on in my razor in the shower. Been using that one for over a year, don’t charge it but every couple of months.
Also use a pair of em in my wife’s 4Sevens Preon pen light. She says she uses it pretty often at the hospital, but when I go to charge it (every 2 weeks or so) they’re always still pretty high in charge.
I’ve found the Imedion cells to be equal or better when compared to Eneloops, which is why I have more of them for my flash units in photography.
I know they’re available elsewhere, but I usually get mine from Thomas Distributing
Thanks, I checked at Illumination Supply but they don’t state the “lumens” of ea flashlights. Ex. Convoy M1 XM-L2 T6 Cool White 18650 & Convoy M1 XM-L2 T6 Neutral White 18650.
I haven’t tried the Tenergy Premium AA or AAA batteries. But I’ve tried the Premium C and D cells. And they’re pretty good. So I wouldn’t hesitate to get their 1000mAH AAA or 2600mAH AA batteries. Another AAA with which I have personally had good experiences is the Japanese made Duracell 1000mAH AAA. The 1000mAH rating on these is solid. So this is probably THE best way to go if you want high capacity AAA batteries. They are also solid performers in the sense that they hold their charge fairly well for non-LSD batteries. Unfortunately, they have been discontinued by Duracell. But you might still be able to get them at some stores or find some on ebay.
Of course, Eneloops (or the recently discontinued and identical Duraloops) are also a solid choice. They have proven themselves to be reliable. However, at 800mAH, they have 20% less capacity than the non-LSD batteries mentioned above. Given the fact that you mentioned specifically that you want high capacity, a good choice would be to get Eneloops (or Duraloops if you can find them) as ‘workhorse batteries’ and/or batteries to use in an emergency (since they hold a charge longer). But also get some HSD batteries like the Tenergy Premiums or Duracell 1000s for those situations where you really NEED that extra capacity.
I have those blue Tenergy AAA batteries (as well as the AA) and they are really good. There are definitely times I use them over the Eneloops, although any device that sits a long time between use or is stored somewhere get the Eneloops. But if it’s something I use every day, the Tenergy are usually better.
I have quite a few of the Imedion low self discharge AAA made by Maha and they’ve held up very well. . .
Thanks for the recommendation. I purchased an 8 pack of AA's. They arrived fast and were well packed. They look cool too.
Gilcano,
Sounds like you are moving over to Li-ions. If you are, this is a great alternative to using 3AAA's. Post 36 shows you how to use them in place of the 3AAA holder.
Which site do you recommend?