GCBStokes
Newly Enlightened
I was wondering if any have had extensive experience with the Titanium 2100 Enduro AA NiMH Low-Discharge Batteries. I just got 8 to try out and they seem to be very good high quality batteries, as are the rest of the Titanium Brand Batteries from Amondotech. And they give very good runtime in my Apex Headlamps and seem to perform with other Low Self-Discharge NiMH Batteries in their Class. However, I don't have long-term experience with them and I'm in need of replacing my now 2 1/2 year old Titanium 2600 NiMH AA's. The 2600 have performed very well and I would not hesitate to buy them again, but I was thinking that the Low Self-Discharge Batteries would be better for our radios. This is because at times they are used extensively, then they can good 1 month or more without being used, and that could be for a short time, then put away for another few weeks before getting used again.
I know that as far as runtime in my Apex Headlamps the Titanium 2100 Enduro AA's perform right there with the Eneloop AA's, but my question is how do they compared to the Eneloop AA's as far as Discharge Rate and Cycle Life? I know that the rest of the Titanium NiMH Batteries have a very long Cycle Life, my 2400 AA's are over 3 years old and my 2600 AA's Cells are 2 1/2 years old. They have been used extensively and recharged hundreds of times and are just now starting to show their age and starting to discharge faster. I'm in the process of replacing my Titanium NiMH Batteries with new ones because of these. But I'll be using the Sanyo 2700 in our headlamps, and the Titanium's will be used in most of our other equipment. It's just the choose of batteries for our FRS/GMRS Radios now. Also it should be noted that are Titanium Batteries were not babied by any means. It was not until recently that I starting worrying about proper NiMH Batteries Care and maintenance thanks to the Godfather of the Candlepowerforum, SilverFox! If the Enduro's perform as well in this regard as well, then I may order them for used in our FRS/GMRS Two-way Radios. However, if the Eneloops are better in as far as Long-term performance I would go with them because of the importance of the our Two-way Radios in our research work and for personal use as well such as camping, hiking and communications between vehicles in our travels (They save Cell Phone Minutes).
I thank you, and look forward to hearing you experiences and thoughts on this matter.
George
I know that as far as runtime in my Apex Headlamps the Titanium 2100 Enduro AA's perform right there with the Eneloop AA's, but my question is how do they compared to the Eneloop AA's as far as Discharge Rate and Cycle Life? I know that the rest of the Titanium NiMH Batteries have a very long Cycle Life, my 2400 AA's are over 3 years old and my 2600 AA's Cells are 2 1/2 years old. They have been used extensively and recharged hundreds of times and are just now starting to show their age and starting to discharge faster. I'm in the process of replacing my Titanium NiMH Batteries with new ones because of these. But I'll be using the Sanyo 2700 in our headlamps, and the Titanium's will be used in most of our other equipment. It's just the choose of batteries for our FRS/GMRS Radios now. Also it should be noted that are Titanium Batteries were not babied by any means. It was not until recently that I starting worrying about proper NiMH Batteries Care and maintenance thanks to the Godfather of the Candlepowerforum, SilverFox! If the Enduro's perform as well in this regard as well, then I may order them for used in our FRS/GMRS Two-way Radios. However, if the Eneloops are better in as far as Long-term performance I would go with them because of the importance of the our Two-way Radios in our research work and for personal use as well such as camping, hiking and communications between vehicles in our travels (They save Cell Phone Minutes).
I thank you, and look forward to hearing you experiences and thoughts on this matter.
George
