C carmen Newly Enlightened Joined Feb 3, 2008 Messages 44 Mar 8, 2008 #1 The AAA´s are smaller, but they are still 1,5 V. So, besides the size... Is it less runtime? If yes, how much difference is it in runtimes between AA & AAA?
The AAA´s are smaller, but they are still 1,5 V. So, besides the size... Is it less runtime? If yes, how much difference is it in runtimes between AA & AAA?
E Eugene Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, 2003 Messages 1,190 Mar 8, 2008 #2 yes, less runtime, usually less than half. For example I have AA Sanyo Eneloops that are 2000mAh, the AAA's are 800mAh.
yes, less runtime, usually less than half. For example I have AA Sanyo Eneloops that are 2000mAh, the AAA's are 800mAh.
TorchBoy Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Jan 15, 2007 Messages 4,486 Location New Zealand Mar 8, 2008 #3 AA cells can also cope with larger loads than AAA cells can. In other words, they can put out more current and still last OK.
AA cells can also cope with larger loads than AAA cells can. In other words, they can put out more current and still last OK.
C carmen Newly Enlightened Joined Feb 3, 2008 Messages 44 Mar 8, 2008 #4 Thank you. I found a 2 dollar flashlight with a 3xAAA battery holder (tube-shaped). Not directly Fivemega quality, i guess.. But 2 dollars... With two of these maybe i can make my first geeky experiment. Time will tell...
Thank you. I found a 2 dollar flashlight with a 3xAAA battery holder (tube-shaped). Not directly Fivemega quality, i guess.. But 2 dollars... With two of these maybe i can make my first geeky experiment. Time will tell...
TorchBoy Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Jan 15, 2007 Messages 4,486 Location New Zealand Mar 8, 2008 #5 :laughing: A great place to start!
