MagLite XL 200 And Rechargeable Battery Plz Help

Maglite xl 200

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Can you use rechargeable AAA 1.2v 850mAH in the maglite xl 200 its supposed to use AAA 1.5v
i heard it can shorten the led life, and you loose lumens
 

Dillo0

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From my experience, the answer is yes. The circuitry in the light seems to handle it fine. That's not speaking to the longevity of such a setup. I personally don't think you can shorten the life of the LED in this way since the light has thermal control.
 
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