NiMH batteries in CMG Ultra G OK?

[stockae92]

i am wondering if it's ok to put NiMH batteries in CMG Ultra G?

even cheaper power than alkaline ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Wingerr]

Absolutely okay-
Though I still try to use up the billions and billions of alkaline AA's that seem to collect from other devices..

 

[paulr]

Yes, NiMH works fine. Runtime with a 1400 mah NimH is about 12 hours. Higher capacity NiMH will presumably last longer.

 

[cy]

a std AA alk last so long, its' almost not worth the trouble of using a rechargable.

 

[LightScene]

I'm using rechargeables in the regular Infinity and in the Ultra-G. It's cheaper than alkalines, and I use both of my lights for more than an hour a day. The fact that you can use up old AA's doesn't mean anything to me - people who use this approach probably rarely use their lights.

I want a brighter light, and I'm not willing to throw away money on Lithiums when I can use rechargeables. Rayovac 15 minute batteries are just as bright as new alkalines.

 

[RonM]

If you're Ultra sees frequent use, then rechargables make sense. If it sits around unused for weeks or months at at time, the rechargables would be a mistake due self discharge.