My streamlight keymates are not working

[guiri]

Guys, I have several key mates and they're not working. Batteries measure over 1.5v each and nothing. What the hell am I doing wrong?

By the way, I was going to buy a bunch of Nanos and send to people but are they still the best thing around for brightness in that SIZE and price or what? Links would be appreciated.

Thanks

George

 

[parnass]

Did you measure the battery voltage under load? If a battery develops a high internal resistance, its voltage will appear OK until it is placed into service, i.e., until you draw current from it.

Try a set of fresh batteries.

 

[guiri]

Nope, no load. I guess they have been sitting too long.

Should I buy some batteries from lighthound to make sure I get fresh ones or?
It says LR44's on streamlights site.

Thanks

George

 

[parnass]

Should I buy some batteries from lighthound to make sure I get fresh ones or?
It says LR44's on streamlights site.

I would buy new LR44 batteries. Lighthound was out of LR44 when I placed an order a couple of weeks ago, but they may have received more inventory by now.

 

[guiri]

Alright, I shall return...

Thanks