No Leaks Guaranteed!?

blueridgeman · Nov 22, 2017

I have a 3D maglight that I'm upgrading through the Malkoff LED upgrade kit.

This light had been sitting for a couple of years and some corrosion was obvious when I pulled it out to inspect before I order the kit.

Duracell D's suck by the way - so I did the toothbrush/vinegar clean up...etc. I don't want to have to do this again for a light that may sit in my truck for a year or more without being used.

So..with my pricey LED upgrade, I am wondering if I should bite the bullet and buy 3 Lion batteries or just buy some Everyready batteries since they claim their batteries will not leak (questionable)?

StarHalo · Nov 22, 2017

3 Energizer Lithium Ultimates in AA-to-D sleeves, no alkalines in a stored light, no rechargeables for car duty due to extreme car interior temperatures.

fivemega · Nov 23, 2017

A- First option is 3 NiMH LSD "D" size.
B- You can get three of these loaded with 9 rechargeable Eneloope AA or lithium primary.
C- Have the body shortened to size of one 26650 plus an sleeve and enjoy short, less heavy, LSD, high capacity and deal with single rechargeable cell.

vicv · Nov 23, 2017

I agree with fivemega. If get 3 NIMH d cells. Might as well keep the 3d size and especially capacity. I don't trust any alkaline or carbon-zinc cell to not leak. The rechargables are expensive at first but will pay off in the long run. Get good ones though like maha imedions.

StarHalo · Nov 23, 2017

NiMH/Eneloops have a max operating temperature of 50C/122F, approaching that temp they self-discharge faster, exceeding that temp they begin to permanently lose capacity. The interior of your car regularly goes over that number frequently in summer months:

vicv · Nov 23, 2017

StarHalo said:
NiMH/Eneloops have a max operating temperature of 50C/122F, approaching that temp they self-discharge faster, exceeding that temp they begin to permanently lose capacity. The interior of your car regularly goes over that number frequently in summer months:

You fill up the rest of the battery compartment with water. That's keeps the cells cool

Lynx_Arc · Nov 23, 2017

blueridgeman said:
I have a 3D maglight that I'm upgrading through the Malkoff LED upgrade kit.

This light had been sitting for a couple of years and some corrosion was obvious when I pulled it out to inspect before I order the kit.

Duracell D's suck by the way - so I did the toothbrush/vinegar clean up...etc. I don't want to have to do this again for a light that may sit in my truck for a year or more without being used.

So..with my pricey LED upgrade, I am wondering if I should bite the bullet and buy 3 Lion batteries or just buy some Everyready batteries since they claim their batteries will not leak (questionable)?

Alkalines leak...... that is why the "better" batteries (even so called leakproof ones) have stated warranties on the back of the package dealing with replacing items damaged by their leaks. A leakproof battery could put a warranty on it that would be insane like 10 times your money back if the battery leaks in normal use.

blueridgeman · Nov 23, 2017

Thanks, good advise from others is why I joined here.

fivemega · Dec 13, 2017

blueridgeman said:
Thanks, good advise from others is why I joined here.

So what was your final decision and how would you like it?

No Leaks Guaranteed!?

blueridgeman

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StarHalo

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fivemega

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vicv

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StarHalo

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vicv

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Lynx_Arc

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blueridgeman

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fivemega

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