Re-Chargeable draintime?

JH225 · Dec 8, 2002

I was thinking about picking up an UltraStinger since it is supposed to be a very bright and well made re-chargeable light.

I am wondering however about the idle draintime of a re-chargeable light. In other words, how long can a re-chargeable light hold its full(or close to it) charge while NOT in use? If I stick it in my truck and go to use it a month later,will it work?

Another question I have is that the Streamlights are rated in CP as opposed to lumens. How do they relate in comparison?

Nerd · Dec 9, 2002

Hmm.... if you leave it for a month, it should have around 70% of it's full capacity left.

Lurker · Dec 9, 2002

Based on anecdotal experience, I suspect that rechargeable batteries age rapidly when stored in a vehicle, probably due to the heat cycling (I live in North Carolina and my car gets hot in the summer). I use lithium batteries in my cars.

Viper · Dec 9, 2002

I can't comment on the ultra stinger, but in general, Rechargeable batteries lose 1 to 5 percent each day, depending on the battery and ambient temperature.

budlight · Dec 9, 2002

We use an UltraStinger every nite (evening constitutional and walking the dog) which takes about an hour and it hasn't dimmed yet. I slap it back in the charger when we get back and it's ready for the next nite. If I feel a little mischievous I'll beam the lovers making out against the far wall in the park next door (about a hundred yard throw).

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