Streamlight Keymate Batteries Online

I own several of the little Streamlight Key Chain led flashlights. I always find it hard to find batteries for them but they're such little handy flashlights. Anyone know where I can find Batteries for them online. In packs of 10 ro 20 or even 30 for that matter. Everytime I go to shop for batteries it's always confusing because I can never find the exact battery number and have to look for batteries that will double for it. Thanks for the help.

I have a couple of keymates. Nice lights, but the batteries are a PITA.

I get them from Battery Bob. Fresh, first quality and no counterfeits. Free shipping.

http://www.batterybob.com/product.asp?intProdID=21204

Mark

Battery Junction is where I got some replacements for my Keymate and some older FX GloToobs.

http://batteryjunction.com/buba.html

I think there's a CPF discount.

The ad mentions "Freshness" Do these batteries die after enough time in storage? What I'm asking is, would it be a bad idea to buy 60 of these little critters if I'm just going to store them in my safe for a rainy day?

Unbreakable said:

The ad mentions "Freshness" Do these batteries die after enough time in storage? What I'm asking is, would it be a bad idea to buy 60 of these little critters if I'm just going to store them in my safe for a rainy day?

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Anyone?

THese are basically small alkaline batteries, so yes, all the usual rules about freshness apply.

Don't buy 60 expecting them to be nice n fresh 10 years from now.

There is a lithium equivalent to 2 of these batteries. Buy those and they will last longer, and run longer. I believe they cost a lot more tho.

If you find a source (I have not checked battery bob yet) let me know since I have a keymate too and would like to pick up some batteries.

EDIT: You can also use the SR44 batteries. THese are silver Oxide and should also last longer (and cost more). You can also get a 4SR44, which is 4 batteries together. $6 tho.

2nd EDIT: I think I found the lithiums I mentioned. CR-1/3N about $5 each!

gunga said:

THese are basically small alkaline batteries, so yes, all the usual rules about freshness apply.

Don't buy 60 expecting them to be nice n fresh 10 years from now.

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Forgive me, I am still learning when it comes to batteries so I am not quite up on how long a battery should last. About how long can I expect these things to stay fresh and at what rate or percentage do they fade over what duration of time? 10% a year?

There is a lithium equivalent to 2 of these batteries. Buy those and they will last longer, and run longer. I believe they cost a lot more tho.
2nd EDIT: I think I found the lithiums I mentioned. CR-1/3N about $5 each!

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Will they fit right in the keymate or will I have to modify something?

Not sure about typical button cell shelf life, but like alkalines, I expect maybe 3-6 years? They can leak. I don't usually stock button cells so couldn't tell you if they are more leak resistant than the usual AA sizes.

If you get the Lithiums, and buy 2 (you will need 2 for the Keymate) you can put them straight in, no mods needed.

I cannot confirm that is absolutely the right size yet, I think it may be on Wikipedia. I know they do exist because I used to use them in film SLRs years ago when they used 2 LR44 cells.

It depends on if you want to spend around $10 for a set for your keymate!