batteries for STREAMLIGHT NF-2

[fannin]

Hi guys i stopped using my streamlight NF-2 years ago because i could not afford the cr123 batteries.

these days i am purely an eneloop/lsd AA/AAA man (thanks to good advice from here:thumbsup

are there rechargeable's i could use in my streamlight NF-2 NF-2's: (I have 2 of them)? it's such a fantastic quality light i'd like to use it again (much better than other streamlights i've had) i just don't know anything about batteries apart from eneloops.

thanks guys

 

[fivemega]

Hi guys i stopped using my streamlight NF-2 years ago because i could not afford the cr123 batteries.

these days i am purely an eneloop/lsd AA/AAA man (thanks to good advice from here:thumbsup

are there rechargeable's i could use in my streamlight NF-2 NF-2's: (I have 2 of them)? it's such a fantastic quality light i'd like to use it again (much better than other streamlights i've had) i just don't know anything about batteries apart from eneloops.

thanks guys

You can use single protected 17670 cell with Strion bulb.

Powering Stinger or Strion bulb by 3 Eneloops in NF-2 needs some custom made extension which will add 82mm to total length.

These are very similar but TL-3 head instead of NF-2 head, 3x18500 body instead of 3AA body and 11 volt bulb instead of 3.7 volt bulb.

 

[Monocrom]

Honestly, a good option is to buy CR123 cells online. Prices at Brick & Mortar shops are outragious! Often $9 for just one cell. (I know the situation is even worse in the UK.) But buying online can save a ton of money. Be sure to buy in bulk, but avoid Made in China primaries. They generally exhibit very poor Q.C., and can lead to major problems.

Lighthound.com has quality Battery Station brand CR123 primary cells for just $1.45 each. And the price gets lower if you buy in bulk.

You could also use unprotected 3volt RCR123 rechargeables. Just make sure to swap out the cells when output dims, in order to keep the cells from running down too low. Protected versions tend to be 3.7volts each, instead of just three. The cells and charger cost a bit at first, but they pay for themselves in no time. Lighthound.com not only has a good selection of cells, but the Hound also has a bullet-proof reputation for dependability.

 

[fannin]

Honestly, a good option is to buy CR123 cells online. Prices at Brick & Mortar shops are outragious! Often $9 for just one cell. (I know the situation is even worse in the UK.) But buying online can save a ton of money. Be sure to buy in bulk, but avoid Made in China primaries. They generally exhibit very poor Q.C., and can lead to major problems.

Lighthound.com has quality Battery Station brand CR123 primary cells for just $1.45 each. And the price gets lower if you buy in bulk.

You could also use unprotected 3volt RCR123 rechargeables. Just make sure to swap out the cells when output dims, in order to keep the cells from running down too low. Protected versions tend to be 3.7volts each, instead of just three. The cells and charger cost a bit at first, but they pay for themselves in no time. Lighthound.com not only has a good selection of cells, but the Hound also has a bullet-proof reputation for dependability.

thanks for replying man, i think that i'll just stick with aa and aaa nimh and sell my cr123 lights.