Hello Everyone,
Lurker here trying to figure out the best type of NiMH for my bicycle commute.
I already have an 18650, single cell torch (C8 XM-L Ultrafire clone: http://www.ebay.com/itm/32094759181...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2281wt_1163) for the front of my bicycle and appreciate the guidance on reusing laptop batteries for that purpose. I also have two Xtar WP2 chargers in the mail for work and office (some report this C8 XML torch can pull 3a, some reporting it is regulated to 1.8a, who the heck knows what I'll actually get so it may need recharging for the ride home <1/2 hour each way>), again many thanks.
Where I am stuck is in outfitting the flashing red lights on the back of the bicycle (it's all about being visible). I have two of them, each taking 2 x AAA, each drawing 1/2 watt.
Do I want regular NiMH (higher capacity) or LSD NiMH (slower discharge rate)?
My commute is 1/2 hour one way, twice a day, M-F. I'll be running the flashing lights the entire time, hopefully buying 6 x NiMH batteries (2 x NiMH AAAs for each blinking 1/2w light, one spare set)
I won't be riding in the winter, but definitely 3 season and pushing it into the winter provided there is no snow/ice. So the batteries will sit for a few months.
Do I want the cheaper/higher capacity regular NiMHs or the LSD ones? With this much down time, I'd have to recharge both types of batteries during the winter every once in awhile anyway, right?
Also, I've read a lot of reviews of Li-Ion chargers, is there a recommended bang-for buck NiMH charger or are they much more simple and just get one you can get a good deal on?
Many thanks!
Lurker here trying to figure out the best type of NiMH for my bicycle commute.
I already have an 18650, single cell torch (C8 XM-L Ultrafire clone: http://www.ebay.com/itm/32094759181...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2281wt_1163) for the front of my bicycle and appreciate the guidance on reusing laptop batteries for that purpose. I also have two Xtar WP2 chargers in the mail for work and office (some report this C8 XML torch can pull 3a, some reporting it is regulated to 1.8a, who the heck knows what I'll actually get so it may need recharging for the ride home <1/2 hour each way>), again many thanks.
Where I am stuck is in outfitting the flashing red lights on the back of the bicycle (it's all about being visible). I have two of them, each taking 2 x AAA, each drawing 1/2 watt.
Do I want regular NiMH (higher capacity) or LSD NiMH (slower discharge rate)?
My commute is 1/2 hour one way, twice a day, M-F. I'll be running the flashing lights the entire time, hopefully buying 6 x NiMH batteries (2 x NiMH AAAs for each blinking 1/2w light, one spare set)
I won't be riding in the winter, but definitely 3 season and pushing it into the winter provided there is no snow/ice. So the batteries will sit for a few months.
Do I want the cheaper/higher capacity regular NiMHs or the LSD ones? With this much down time, I'd have to recharge both types of batteries during the winter every once in awhile anyway, right?
Also, I've read a lot of reviews of Li-Ion chargers, is there a recommended bang-for buck NiMH charger or are they much more simple and just get one you can get a good deal on?
Many thanks!