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Hi all,

Does nemore know if you can substitue the 4 cell batts required for the streamlight key mate with a similar voltage/size batt? Thanks guys
 
Yes, the lithium 544 (6 volt) battery will work. You will need to take it's outer metal wrapper off. Inside are two 3 volt little barrel cells of 3 volts each. The diameter and length of the two cell stacked together is Exactly the same size as the 4-button alkalines (A-76 etc). A perfect fit! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Two reasons you might want to do this:
1. the capacity of the lithium cells is much greater than the 4 alkaline type 76/357/AG-13.
2. the light will work much better in extremely cold weather.

There are also NiMH (H40-1.2 volt) rechargeable button cells available.
 
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