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[arowana]

Hi all, may I know what is the disadvantage of the triple-AAA-batteries-in-a-holder that budget flashlights commonly use? Why do better lights rather go with 1 cr123 than have them?

 

[Skeptic]

I am by no means an expert in this, but to me the triple AAA battery holders are a place of failure in a flashlight. Dropping the light or sometimes just taking the batteries out can cause the holder to break. At that point you may not be able to get a replacement holder. Suddenly your light isn't usable.

I have a couple of cheapish lights that do use the holders, but they are beaters that I will hand off to someone to borrow rather than one of my nicer lights, just incase it never comes back. :devil:

 

[StandardBattery]

Hi all, may I know what is the disadvantage of the triple-AAA-batteries-in-a-holder that budget flashlights commonly use? Why do better lights rather go with 1 cr123 than have them?

This question has been asked many times, this thread will be closed... but I think this thread will help you.


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[arowana]

Thanks for highlighting that thread StandardBattery.

Thanks Skeptic for your answer.


(Thought I better say thanks before this gets closed)

 

[Ryanrpm]

This is another "must read" thread regarding the use of 3xAAA lights....

Personally, my favorite penlight uses 3xAAA, so I have no complaints with them...

Here is a quote from HKJ regarding 3xAAA lights:

I have two points against 3xAAA lights:

1. They are direct drive
2. One AA has the energy of 2½ AAA, i.e. using AA makes the light both smaller and lighter.

 

[DM51]

Those are useful links from StandardBattery and Ryanrpm. This thread belongs in the Batteries section. I'm moving it there now.