1/2D cell NiMh & NiCd for mag charger upgrade???

[LIGHTSMAD]

i've just purchased a FM34mm ext and looking for 2x1/2D cells for my Mag charger!

1X 1/2D cell 2500mah NiCd for the standard Mag Charger battery pack!

1X 1/2D cell 3500mah for NiMh for the upgraded MC battery pack!

batteryspace do'nt have 1/2D cell 2500mah NiCd they only have 2400mah will they be ok???

and batteryspace and batteryjunction do not have 1/2D cell 3500mah NiMh in stock!

is there anywere else i can source them???

 

[LIGHTSMAD]

anyone

 

[VidPro]

http://www.powerstream.com/b.htm

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-2D-Rechargeab...ptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

http://www.batteryjunction.com/0-5-d-cell.html

i used the google to search ROBOT 1/2D there are other small places that i have run across., just cant find them now.

in no way am i recommending anything at these links, just helping your search.
depending on the application and charge style a nice Well built TANK of a battery with lower capacity would be better than high capacity, you want AMPS and hang it on the wall type forever charging, then go more for the ni-cds, even though they are basically obsolete, and will be very hard to find later, they are being enviromentally pushed out.
if you want good capacity and medium amps, then definatly go for the ni-mhy
if you want poor longevity damage on charge, but great temporatry runtime and capacity, and poor amps, then get the highest capacity nimh

 

[mdocod]

Answering your question accurately would require that someone had done exactly what you are doing and had tested the various 1/2D cells for true capacity against the cells found in the "sticks" for these flashlights. I'm kind of doubting that there are many who have done this. (I could be wrong on this so hold out and see where this leads).

This is one of those questions that you may have to do some experimenting with to really determine the answer.

I don't recommend mixing cells of different capacities that you intend to both charge and discharge as a pack.

Have you considered just using 6x1/2D cells of the same make/capacity instead?

 

[LIGHTSMAD]

Answering your question accurately would require that someone had done exactly what you are doing and had tested the various 1/2D cells for true capacity against the cells found in the "sticks" for these flashlights. I'm kind of doubting that there are many who have done this. (I could be wrong on this so hold out and see where this leads).

This is one of those questions that you may have to do some experimenting with to really determine the answer.

I don't recommend mixing cells of different capacities that you intend to both charge and discharge as a pack.

Have you considered just using 6x1/2D cells of the same make/capacity instead?

know theres an idea!

i might see if i can buy a 1/2D 6 pk!

if i were to find it, my other two packs would not be used and would be a waste! i was trying to work around getting use out of them

thanks anyway guys!

 

[LIGHTSMAD]

for long storage is 40% ok for nimh & nicd 5 1/2d cell packs?

 

[mdocod]

Yea that's about right IIRC. I would consider refrigerating also, and you might take them out to cycle them once every few months to keep them in better health.