Does anyone know how many amps the basic Radioshack-type black plastic AA holders can take?
I'm looking to power an emergency light using 8 or 10 AA batteries for 9.6 to 12V. I plan to draw about an amp. Now, I can buy black plastic AA holders at radioshack, but I assume that the cheap metal springs would at best be adding unnecessary resistance, and at worst, would get hot and melt through the plastic. Using the Radioshack holders is the easiest thing to do. If I can't, I'm not sure where I can get higher-power AA holders.
I'm looking to power an emergency light using 8 or 10 AA batteries for 9.6 to 12V. I plan to draw about an amp. Now, I can buy black plastic AA holders at radioshack, but I assume that the cheap metal springs would at best be adding unnecessary resistance, and at worst, would get hot and melt through the plastic. Using the Radioshack holders is the easiest thing to do. If I can't, I'm not sure where I can get higher-power AA holders.