ikendu Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, 2001 Messages 1,853 Location Iowa Oct 14, 2002 #1 There seem to be a lot of nice posts about this light on the forum. Anyone using NiMHs in it? Experience?
There seem to be a lot of nice posts about this light on the forum. Anyone using NiMHs in it? Experience?
Empath Flashaholic Joined Nov 11, 2001 Messages 8,508 Location Oregon Oct 14, 2002 #2 There's only been speculation so far as to why, but it seems that lithiums and NiMH cells cause a heat problem. Streamlight recommends only alkaline.
There's only been speculation so far as to why, but it seems that lithiums and NiMH cells cause a heat problem. Streamlight recommends only alkaline.
N Nerd Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, 2002 Messages 2,271 Location Singapore Oct 14, 2002 #3 using nimh in it should mean a longer LED life since using alkalines, it's grossly over driven. but given the lower internal resistance.... hmm... overheating is still a possibility.
using nimh in it should mean a longer LED life since using alkalines, it's grossly over driven. but given the lower internal resistance.... hmm... overheating is still a possibility.
