RipplesOfLife
Newly Enlightened
First off, the Arc-P AAA is a really nice light. It's small, dependable, and quite bright.
Now, here are some questions.
By using a NiMH rated at 800 mAh (Noma brand) and at 550 mAh (RadioShack brand), I'm able to get about 3 1/2 hours of light. About 2 hours of that is sun mode. After the 3 or so hours, the LED is basically glowing only. The body of the flashlight was also a bit warm after being on for about an hour. It was cool again later though.
The Noma brand batteries I use are the 15 minute quick charge ones.
Is 3+ hours of runtime typical when using NiHM batteries?
I can get about 2 hours total when using a NiCad rated at 250 mAh (RadioShack).
I'm currently timing the runtime of using an alkaline (the one that was included). After 12 hours it's still on, in moon mode of course, but it can still illuminate things that are a few feet away.
Ok, now, some of the non-alkalines (cheap heavy duty) that I have, measure up to 1.7 volts. Would that damage the circuitry if I used it fresh?
Anyways, great flashlight.
Now, here are some questions.
By using a NiMH rated at 800 mAh (Noma brand) and at 550 mAh (RadioShack brand), I'm able to get about 3 1/2 hours of light. About 2 hours of that is sun mode. After the 3 or so hours, the LED is basically glowing only. The body of the flashlight was also a bit warm after being on for about an hour. It was cool again later though.
The Noma brand batteries I use are the 15 minute quick charge ones.
Is 3+ hours of runtime typical when using NiHM batteries?
I can get about 2 hours total when using a NiCad rated at 250 mAh (RadioShack).
I'm currently timing the runtime of using an alkaline (the one that was included). After 12 hours it's still on, in moon mode of course, but it can still illuminate things that are a few feet away.
Ok, now, some of the non-alkalines (cheap heavy duty) that I have, measure up to 1.7 volts. Would that damage the circuitry if I used it fresh?
Anyways, great flashlight.