Has anyone modded these with an SLA or Ni-Mh pack yet? I was thinking one of these four options would work, but was not sure which was the best idea:
1) Use AccuEvolutions LSD D cells rated at 10aH
Pros:
-highest capacity solution, with 20aH of capacity (four series, two parallel)
-the battery size the light was designed for
Cons:
-most expensive at $10 a cell from cheapest source ($80 total)
-eight cells to keep track of is a lot
2) Use this 6v 10ah Ni-Mh pack
here
Pros:
-less expensive option than LSD D cells at $70
-one pack to charge = much easier to maintain/keep track of (1) battery
Cons:
-need to buy a charger for it
-half the capacity @10aH vs. 20aH of LSD D cells
-not LSD cells, so capacity will fall when the lantern is in storage
3) Use this 6v 8.2aH SLA battery
here
Pros:
-dramatically less cost at $23
-one pack to charge = much easier to maintain/keep track of (1) battery
Cons:
-need to buy a charger for it
-only 8.2aH vs. 20aH of the LSD D cells (less than half capacity)
-some self-discharge
-box shape = not sure if pack will fit in lantern
4) Use this 6v 12aH battery
here
Pros:
-dramatically less cost at $25
-one pack to charge = much easier to maintain/keep track of (1) battery
Cons:
-need to buy a charger for it
-only 12aH vs. 20Ah of the LSD D cells
-some self-discharge
-box shape = not sure if pack will fit in lantern
What do you guys think? Which of these is best in your opinion? What else is out there that I missed?