batt question...4 D cells vs. 6V "lantern"

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batt question...4 D cells vs. 6V \"lantern\"

what's the difference in capacity between 1 6V lantern battery and 4 1.5V D cells in series? I have an LED bulb for a 4-cell maglite that i ordered intending to get said maglite, but am now looking for other (cheaper) 6V options to use it in.
 
Re: batt question...4 D cells vs. 6V \"lantern\"

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b2p said:
Greater capacity in 6V.

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By a *BUNCH*. Typically 26000 mAh against 18000.

Doug Owen
 
Re: batt question...4 D cells vs. 6V \"lantern\"

Or to put it another way, the 6V lantern will supply 1A for 20 hours, while 4D cells will supply 1A for 7 hours (to 3.6V)
 
Re: batt question...4 D cells vs. 6V \"lantern\"

thanks alot /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif unfortunately i miscalculated a little...the 6V lanterns use negative to the tip of the bulb, which isn't how my little LED critter is set up. looks like i've got some work to do
 
Re: batt question...4 D cells vs. 6V \"lantern\"

Check the battery. Some 6v lantern's just use 4 D cell, and some use the larger F? cells to get you the 26,000mA
 
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Re: batt question...4 D cells vs. 6V \"lantern\"

You can get 6V SLA lanten batteries from batterystation.com.
 
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