Rechargeable AA LiIon Batteries?

LANDDNL · Aug 16, 2015

I use the Phillips LBL on my winter commute, and was wondering if these are a viable option that would fit/be safe for this light? The Eneloops are already a snug fit. I only seen these on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SXV9Z4U/?tag=cpf0b6-20

angerdan · Aug 17, 2015

For $60 you will get >16 eneloop pro batteries with 2.500mAh.
Why pay so much for just 300mAh more capacity?

Steve K · Aug 17, 2015

two tangential questions about the Bleiou AA lithium batteries..

1. how do they make a 1.5V lithium battery? I thought the chemistry dictated a voltage in the 3.7V ballpark.

2. who is Bleiou? Considering the potential risks of rechargeable lithium batteries, I'd be more comfortable with Panasonic or some other established/familiar brand.

Christoph · Aug 17, 2015

LANDDNL · Aug 17, 2015

I was reminded also what a pain in the back side it would be removing the cover each time to charge the batteries. I've only done that once to replace the pathetic Phillip's with eneloops. Wouldn't want to do that on a weekly(or whatever) basis. I guess I'll stick with the eneloops until something magical comes along.

angerdan · Aug 18, 2015

LANDDNL said:
I was reminded also what a pain in the back side it would be removing the cover each time to charge the batteries.

Someone suggested replacing the 3mm allen-head screw with a knurled thumbscrew. Get the screw from McMaster-Carr, stock number 92581A14.You can put a couple thin washers under the head of the thumbscrew to make it stick up further, and file a little plastic off the nearby mount to make it clear the screw.
Or get the PBL V2, which has an screw for philips/pozidriv screwdrivers.

Min Min · Aug 18, 2015

There is a review and write up on those Kentli batteries
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?402929-Review-of-Kentli-PH5-1-5V-Li-ion-AA

angerdan · Aug 18, 2015

Here are more detailed reviews and a teardown:
https://ripitapart.wordpress.com/tag/kentli/

Steve K · Aug 18, 2015

angerdan said:
Here are more detailed reviews and a teardown:
https://ripitapart.wordpress.com/tag/kentli/

a li-po battery with a built-in buck converter?? That's either the coolest or craziest thing I've ever seen. Considering the marginal commercial success, I'll go with "crazy".

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