Best C NiMH ?

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Working a custom mag project. What C cell NiMH does anyone recomend and why? Is there a hands down good brand like eneloop?
 
Robin24k said:
A simpler solution would be to get a couple AA to C adapters and some Eneloop/Duraloops.
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and loose 2,5 times capacity????

i use nimh d anc c from tenergy, can't complain so far.
 
I've had good luck with the Accupower LSD C's. Low discharge and seem to test out at 105-107% of rated capacity of 4500maH.
 
Robin24k said:
It would be a whole lot cheaper...I personally wouldn't mind the lower capacity.
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may be, but that is not the question at hand:whistle:

I personally think sub c are better solution in most cases, it offers almost the same capacity as c, shorter (thus you can fit more in the same tube), and (specific ones)a lot better at high rate of draw than any c cell i've used(no c cells were up to 20 amp discharge), but it isn't what op asked for.
 
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I too have been looking for good C cells to rebuild a battery pack, the AccuEvolution batteries seem to get as much praise as Eneloops do, though I have yet to try them. I'll probably be ordering 30 or so soon...they seem to only be about $1 more each than other cells.
 
I've been happy with the AccuEvolutions, and have used them without issue in a few of my most-used lights. But, I wouldn't put them in the same class as Eneloops just yet - they haven't been subjected to even a fraction of the scrutiny that the membership here has focused on Eneloops.
 
I am looking for the best way to power an sst-50. I've been getting a lot of informations from fellow CPFers on driver boards. I figured 4 C's in a pvc sleeve would be cheaper than buying numerous eneloops and D to AA holders. I will however have to buy a chrager for the Cs as I already have some eneloops and a charger. What would be more cost effective? Run time isn't really an issue the light is only a novelty item so if I can get 30 min out of it I would be more satisfied.
 
RoBeacon said:
Working a custom mag project. What C cell NiMH does anyone recomend and why? Is there a hands down good brand like eneloop?
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Robin24k said:
A simpler solution would be to get a couple AA to C adapters and some Eneloop/Duraloops.
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+1:twothumbs (My standard answer...)

RoBeacon said:
I am looking for the best way to power an sst-50. I've been getting a lot of informations from fellow CPFers on driver boards. I figured 4 C's in a pvc sleeve would be cheaper than buying numerous eneloops and D to AA holders. I will however have to buy a chrager for the Cs as I already have some eneloops and a charger. What would be more cost effective? Run time isn't really an issue the light is only a novelty item so if I can get 30 min out of it I would be more satisfied.
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Black Rose said:
What kind of chargers (edit) do you currently have?
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ALWAYS a good question. :thumbsup:
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RoBeacon,

  1. How many HOURS / DAYS / WEEKS / MONTHS will it take you to *TOTALLY* DISCHARGE whatever cells you decide to buy? :thinking:
    - (i.e. How many mAh-PER-DAY do you need?)
    .
  2. If you already own a AAA/AA SMART Charger and cells, how long would it take to make the ROI on a COMPLETELY *NEW* Setup feasible? :thinking:
:popcorn:​

Personally, I try as HARD AS POSSIBLE to *ONLY* buy new devices that run on AAA or AA cells. As a "Back Up", I have a few La Crosse and Sanyo "AA-to-C / AA-to-D / C-to-D" Adapters on hand. I bought a few NiMH C and D cells several years ago, but with only a couple of 'Half-***' RadioShack and RayoVac (SANS Analyzer!) Chargers to maintain them, added to the infrequent usage they get, it was a poor / unwise investment. :broke:
 
I really don't know how long it would take to discharge any particular cell. With the driver I'm considering using the more volatge it has to bring down to emiiter safe levels the hotter it gets. So I'm worried about the temp its going to put my light with around 10 volts going to it.
 
As far as ROI I thought the C NiMH would be cheaper 4 and a charger would be like 50 bucks. The only 3AA to D holders I've seen are usually around 26 bucks a pop and I need 3 so I'm looking at 70 then buying at least. 7 more eneloops will put me a little shy of $100. Or is there an alternat method I'm totally not seeing?
 
I should just say I want around 30 min of runtime from the light and I didn't think the enelopps with the c sleaves would have the marbles to do that.
 
RoBeacon said:
I should just say I want around 30 min of runtime from the light and I didn't think the enelopps with the c sleaves would have the marbles to do that.
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of course not, eneloops are 2ah, c cells are 5-6ah.
nimh c will run you 5-6 a piece. for about $20 you can buy a dumb(timed) charger, i use universal 4bay aaa,aa,c,d, charger and for my c and d cells it works just fine.
for about as much you can get smart charger for entire pack.
you can get more expensive charger, but do you really need it??? i doubt it.
 
That's pretty much exactly my thinking. Even buying a smart charger for them would still probably cost less.
 
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