Best Batts for Ultrafire C3 2xAA for occasional use?

[Kbreese]

Hi guys,

I am new here and just bought a cheapo ultrafire C3 2xAA on DealExtreme because I heard they were great for the money. Anyhow, I will only use the light on very rare occasions...just for when the power goes out etc, so it will be sitting in a drawer 95% of the time, so I think I need batteries that are good to be stored for a long time (won't lose too much power or leak etc). At the same time I don't want to compormise too much light output. What would be my best option?

Thanks!

 

[Black Rose]

One of the LSD (low self discharge) batteries would be good for that scenario.

Eneloop, white top Duracell Pre-Charged, Rayovac Hybrid or Rayovac 4.0.

 

[alfreddajero]

I also agree with Black Rose.

 

[Kbreese]

So, rechargeables are the way to go? For some reason I assumed that rechargeable batteries would actually lose power quicker when sitting, but I guess not.

Anyhow, which of the above are the best & any links on where to buy? Also what charger should I get?

Thanks again.

 

[alfreddajero]

http://www.thomasdistributing.com/s...22_141.html?osCsid=2gcviou0shn5j2edqkvdsqd500

You can check those batts out......now as for the charger any smart charger should do.....it all depends on how much your willing to spend for a good one. The BC900 and the C9000 comes to mind.

 

[Kbreese]

Thanks, I'll take a look at the link. In the meantime, What about this Eneloop kit that comes with a charger.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00198BF9W/?tag=cpf0b6-20

...or is the charger crap?

PS-one more thing, and this is probably a silly question to you guys, but is the fact that it's "low discharge" mean that it doesn't mean it put out as much power when the flashlight is turned on?

 

[alfreddajero]

That combo should work for you well, lsd means that if you charge the cells and let them sit it doesnt discharge like a regular nimh does. So if you dont use the batts they will still be able to power up a device there being put in.

 

[Kbreese]

Thats great...80% after sitting 2 years, thats what I was looking for. Thanls for your help guys.

For the record I went ahead and ordered the Eneloop power pack (found it cheaper than the above link) plus an additional 4 AAA eneloops (for a Smith & Wesson cree Flashlight) for a total of $46 including shipping.

 

[alfreddajero]

Now make us happy and buy more lights....lol, enjoy.