Energizer Batteries

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Does anybody know what the difference between regular Energizer alkalines and the Energizer Titanium batteries is? I know the Titaniums run longer, but are they capable of higher output as well?

BTW, what primaries do you recommend to run in a L1T v2 for the best run time, and brightness? Plain alkalines, Energizer Titaniums, or Energizer Lithiums?
 
Titaniums are nothing special, they are still alkaline, similar to Energizers "Industrial" Alkaline.

The lithiums are what I use for my AAA lights, definitely longer run times and generally a higher output as well.
 
Agreed, I get all my Energizer Lithiums from Lighthound. It makes no sense to buy them at Wally World or anywhere else. (there are a few other places to get excellent batteries at very reasonable prices too, just read around the battery forum).

Bob E.
 
Does anybody know what the difference between regular Energizer alkalines and the Energizer Titanium batteries is? I know the Titaniums run longer, but are they capable of higher output as well?

BTW, what primaries do you recommend to run in a L1T v2 for the best run time, and brightness? Plain alkalines, Energizer Titaniums, or Energizer Lithiums?

about 1/3 to 1/2 higher in price other than that not a great deal...go with liths from one of the onliners. ;)
 
Agree, the titaniums are not offering anything special.

The lithiums do offer more output and runtime, but at least in terms of runtime you don't get your money's worth. In other words, it will cost you less to buy extra alkalines to match the extra runtime of the lithiums than it will cost you to get the lithiums.

Lithiums have a few extra advantages, they work better in cold, last longer in storage, and are lighter.

Personally I find the advantages of lithiums are maximized when I am traveling, when runtime and weight are important considerations. Otherwise, I use alkalines (or rechargeables where that option makes sense and is feasible).
 
Watch it with the lithium AA and AAA batteries, they are a higher voltage battery, 1.5 volt versus 1.2 volt. A new lithium battery is around 1.7 volts actually. If it wasn't made for a little higher voltage, then you could be shortening the life of your flashlight by using the energizer lithiums.

I'm running precharged NiMH's in my AA and AAA lights. $8 or $9 for four rechargeable batteries works out pretty nice.
 
If you aren't using the light constantly, lithiums offer longer run time on high (than alkalines) and, more importantly, rarely leak. If they do leak they won't ruin the metal body or contacts. NiMH is recommended for economy with heavy use.
 
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