does anyone rememebr 3R12 ?

[viorel00]

I remember that I has some flashlight when I was a kid running on 3R12. I haven't seen those in at least 20 years now, perhaps even more. A quick searched fond some images:

http://www.battery-force.co.uk/detail_EN3LR1001A.html

http://www.smallbattery.company.org.uk/index.htm?http://www.smallbattery.company.org.uk/sbc_3r12.htm

How long it's been since you used one of these?

 

[dca2]

I have an old Petzl Zoom. It uses the 3R12 or 3xAA with an adapter. Mine is about 10 years old. I see those batteries at camping and outfitter stores every once in a while.