Hey guys. I'm asking about batteries for my lights more than the lights themselves right now. Several years ago I went through a couple of years of trying a few different flashlights in different sizes, powerful differences, size, etc. After a few single AAA lights, AA lights and CR123A lights I've ended up using my Fenix LD02 (single AAA) and a Fenix PD32 (two CR123A). My wife uses a Fenix E-11. In addition to these lights which are used a lot I have two head-lamps I use.
Except for the PD32 all of these lights use AAA or AA batteries. I got a battery charger years ago that charges AAA and AA batteries. 10 slots and it doesn't matter where you put the batteries. Using the rechargable batteries is cheaper depending on who you listen to. The cashier at the Dollar Tree or the Salesman from Tenergy. IMO the fact that I have never NOT had the proper battery ready to go when a light fails or my grandson's toys need batteries is the most important issue.
That's just a bit about my use of batteries. I don't camp, hunt or do anything that would involve needing the best performance out in the woods more than 5 minutes from a store.
I have always heard Eneloop are the best AA or AAA batteries regarding performance. I have sever of both sizes. I also have a bunch of Tenergy batteries. For my needs they both work fine. Right now I'm getting ready to buy some and I have in mind getting one or two packs of Eneloops plus some of the less expensive Tenergy's. If the Eneloop's are longer lasting, hold up to more charges, etc. they are well worth the money. So in my situation I want Eneloops for the stuff I use when doing things requiring longer use. Sometimes I use my head lights for a significant period of time in situations where it would be inconvenient to replace them unless I had a set on me (which I usually don't).
I'd appreciate the opinions of user's with every day experience about buying more expensive batteries. When is the extra money more necessary? Also, any new brands in the last 5-7 years that are good is good info. Also about re-charging. This is actually what prompted this short novel of a post. How often should I completely dis-charge and recharge my AAA and AA batteries. My charger does that but when I first started using rechargable batteries it was in laptop computers around the late 1980's. There was a big issue battery's developing a "memory" of battery life. Batteries today didn't have that issue is what I thought now. But I just read I should fully discharge and recharge my batteries every 2-4 weeks to reduce this same or similar issue.
Any new battery knowledge from battery users is HIGHLY appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jack
Except for the PD32 all of these lights use AAA or AA batteries. I got a battery charger years ago that charges AAA and AA batteries. 10 slots and it doesn't matter where you put the batteries. Using the rechargable batteries is cheaper depending on who you listen to. The cashier at the Dollar Tree or the Salesman from Tenergy. IMO the fact that I have never NOT had the proper battery ready to go when a light fails or my grandson's toys need batteries is the most important issue.
That's just a bit about my use of batteries. I don't camp, hunt or do anything that would involve needing the best performance out in the woods more than 5 minutes from a store.
I have always heard Eneloop are the best AA or AAA batteries regarding performance. I have sever of both sizes. I also have a bunch of Tenergy batteries. For my needs they both work fine. Right now I'm getting ready to buy some and I have in mind getting one or two packs of Eneloops plus some of the less expensive Tenergy's. If the Eneloop's are longer lasting, hold up to more charges, etc. they are well worth the money. So in my situation I want Eneloops for the stuff I use when doing things requiring longer use. Sometimes I use my head lights for a significant period of time in situations where it would be inconvenient to replace them unless I had a set on me (which I usually don't).
I'd appreciate the opinions of user's with every day experience about buying more expensive batteries. When is the extra money more necessary? Also, any new brands in the last 5-7 years that are good is good info. Also about re-charging. This is actually what prompted this short novel of a post. How often should I completely dis-charge and recharge my AAA and AA batteries. My charger does that but when I first started using rechargable batteries it was in laptop computers around the late 1980's. There was a big issue battery's developing a "memory" of battery life. Batteries today didn't have that issue is what I thought now. But I just read I should fully discharge and recharge my batteries every 2-4 weeks to reduce this same or similar issue.
Any new battery knowledge from battery users is HIGHLY appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Jack