Sanyo eneloop 800 mAh or 2000 mAh

[289]

Which is better for my Fenix L2D and Nitecore D10?

Thomas Distributing states the 2000 mAh is "ultra low discharge" where the 800 mAh does not have this notation.

Does this low discharge affect how it behaves in the flashlight?

 

[Anders]

Hello 289.

Different sizes have different capacities.

AA size is the ones for you.

Anders

 

[289]

Anders,

Thanks for the propmt reply, however I got the AA part. What I'm curious about is the mAh rating.

at the website I mentioned there are two, an 800 mAh and a 2000 mAh. The 2000 has the low discharge notation and the 800 doesn't.

Does this matter when using the batteries in the flashlights?

 

[Unforgiven]

The Eneloop 800 mAh batteries are AAA size. 2000 mAh Eneloops are AA size.

Edit:
All of the Eneloops are low self discharge.

 

[teststrips]

low discharge is referring to how rechargable batteries generally loose charge even when not in use. This can be fairly high in "regular" rechargables - loosing 1/2 the charge in a week is not unheard of. (its generally around 20%).

The low discharge rechargables will have less mAh capacity than regular batteries. mAh stands for how much charge a battery holds - higher #'s mean they'll hold more energy.
If you don't use your lights a lot, Low discharge they are MUCH better.

If you burn through batteries quickly, you would probably be better off using batteries that are not labled "Low self discharge" or "pre-charged" or LSD (all three terms mean the same thing). I personally use Kodak Pre-charged batteries that I got from wal-mart (they were 8 bucks for a 4 pack) - I use my main light for about 10 minutes a day on medium settings and usually get a month in-between battery changes.

 

[289]

Thanks for the great information. :twothumbs

Love this place. :twothumbs

 

[Illum]

If you burn through batteries quickly, you would probably be better off using batteries that are not labled "Low self discharge" or "pre-charged" or LSD (all three terms mean the same thing). I personally use Kodak Pre-charged batteries that I got from wal-mart (they were 8 bucks for a 4 pack) - I use my main light for about 10 minutes a day on medium settings and usually get a month in-between battery changes.

Consider that eneloops are about $10 for a 4 pack + shipping nowadays, wouldn't hurt buying a few packs, charge them up [generally they arrive at 80%] and store them. As with lead acids, throw them on the charger every month to float charge them a bit.

Eneloops, by independent testing there on CPF, actually survives through exceptionally hot temperatures [such as being on the car, etc], as long with moderately cold ones. [I forgot where that thread is but I'll eventually find it and get it posted here]

I use them in my Mag85s with one additional battery stick and stored on the car, its like having a magcharger without the charger:shrug:
Unfortunately with hotwires they get deep cycled alot so I'm not sure whether or not its best to post it like a recommendation:candle: