Whats the brightest setup for a 2AA minimag running Alkalines

[Blue72]

I am not to concerned with run time, I would be happy if it lasted 30 minutes. But I want to run Alkalines, what is out there. I like the Hotwire but I do not want to run special batteries.

 

[FILIPPO]

with alks you may need to look at a LED conversion...

 

[MikeSalt]

This... probably. Stands at 140 lumens...

http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/terralux-tle5ex-ministar2-extreme-minimag-lumen-p-1446.html

 

[sysadmn]

If you're staying with alkalines, you can play with other bi-pin bulbs, but I doubt you'll see anything dramatic. I suppose you could try the 1-AA solitaire bulb in the 2AA mag, but even if it doesn't instaflash, it won't last very long.

If you're willing to use Li-ion, search for "Auroralite minimag"; flashlight reviews had a good review.

 

[mdocod]

alkaline can't reliably deliver anything over an amp, and at an amp, an alkaline isn't delivering anywhere near it's full capability. Around 0.8AH for a AA when driving an amp, dropping from 1.6V down to 0.8V during that time, In theory, if you could find the perfect bi-pin lamp, it would be capable of delivering about 30 lumens diminishing to 3 lumens in about 45 minutes.

Reality is that alkaline shouldn't be used in anything but the television remote

 

[FILIPPO]

Reality is that alkaline shouldn't be used in anything but the television remote

I have 2 energizers AAA 1000mah in it!

 

[sysadmn]

I have 2 energizers AAA 1000mah in it!

Dude, yeah! Rechargeables for guilt-free channel surfing!
Flip all you want for pennies a year!

 

[FILIPPO]

Dude, yeah! Rechargeables for guilt-free channel surfing!
Flip all you want for pennies a year!

I was bored that sometimes I culdn't change channel becouse alks was dead!
I had to go to a shop and buy new ones:thumbsdow
but then I have got 4 energizer 1000mah 2 in use and 2 redy to use!

 

[TigerhawkT3]

Just alks? Not Li-Ion? :mecry:

If you use Lithium-Ion cells instead of alkaline, you can make an Auroralite, which has about twenty times the output of a stock Minimag.

Seriously, look into Li-Ion. Learn about its pros, cons, and characteristics, then try them out. You'll be hooked in no time.

Auroralite videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GUDyOC41yw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewe_RcH_k_8