Dukester
Flashlight Enthusiast
The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
Is it doable?
Thanks,
Dave
Is it doable?
Thanks,
Dave
The Streamlight JR & "AA" NiMH's
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powernoodle
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
I'm doing it, using an El Cheapo Rayovac charger and a pair of Rayovac NiMH AA's. The charger and batts cost something like $15 at Wal-mart. I now use the SL Jr. guilt-free, and pop the batteries in the charger from time to time to keep them happy. I can't tell any difference in output or beam quality using the NiMHs vs. Alkys. "Free" light is good.
best regards
I'm doing it, using an El Cheapo Rayovac charger and a pair of Rayovac NiMH AA's. The charger and batts cost something like $15 at Wal-mart. I now use the SL Jr. guilt-free, and pop the batteries in the charger from time to time to keep them happy. I can't tell any difference in output or beam quality using the NiMHs vs. Alkys. "Free" light is good.
best regards
Dukester
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
Thanks PowerNoodle, that is what I wanted to hear...
Thanks PowerNoodle, that is what I wanted to hear...
PhotonBoy
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
Works perfectly fine for me too! Yay!!
Works perfectly fine for me too! Yay!!
MrMom
Enlightened
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
Runs longer on NiMh than on alks.
Runs longer on NiMh than on alks.
Boris
Newly Enlightened
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
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MrMom said:
Runs longer on NiMh than on alks.
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Is that real?
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MrMom said:
Runs longer on NiMh than on alks.
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Is that real?
Ratso
Enlightened
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
Yes, it really does. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Yes, it really does. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
freefall8
Newly Enlightened
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
The NiMH batteries work great. I have been using the 2100 and 2300mAh AAs without any problems.
The NiMH batteries work great. I have been using the 2100 and 2300mAh AAs without any problems.
Dukester
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
I broke down the other day to buy a 4pk of the new 2500 mAH Energizers which I am conditioning right now. They do work out great and with the 2500 mAH NiMH's it will more than double the runtime over the alkalines...
I broke down the other day to buy a 4pk of the new 2500 mAH Energizers which I am conditioning right now. They do work out great and with the 2500 mAH NiMH's it will more than double the runtime over the alkalines...
Ray_of_Light
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
One hour 15 min with alks, three hours 15 mins with 2300 mAh NiMH... it draws 600 mA.
Anthony
One hour 15 min with alks, three hours 15 mins with 2300 mAh NiMH... it draws 600 mA.
Anthony
greenlight
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
Nice. I need to get that.
Nice. I need to get that.
PhotonBoy
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
Where can you buy 'fuel cell batteries'?
Where can you buy 'fuel cell batteries'?
Wingerr
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
Anyone find a good solution for the problem of the Streamlight Jr. not firing up when the battery voltage dips below 1.6V?
I've been caught with a dead light when using it, because the light output only dips about 20% from the point where the batteries are fully charged to the point where one of the cells dropping out. It's basically impossible to tell when the batteries have gone down below the turn on threshold, because once on, it'll let you continue using them into deep discharge, even down to 0.75V where still it puts out almost 25% of full light output. You won't be able to tell without a meter-
Problem is when you switch it off, it won't turn back on again unless the batteries are able to recover to the 1.6V minimum threshold.
The Newbeam red LED indicator would be a pretty handy feature to have in this- otherwise, the only solution I know of is to make sure you keep freshly charged batteries in it at all times, or have your backup light handy...
Anyone find a good solution for the problem of the Streamlight Jr. not firing up when the battery voltage dips below 1.6V?
I've been caught with a dead light when using it, because the light output only dips about 20% from the point where the batteries are fully charged to the point where one of the cells dropping out. It's basically impossible to tell when the batteries have gone down below the turn on threshold, because once on, it'll let you continue using them into deep discharge, even down to 0.75V where still it puts out almost 25% of full light output. You won't be able to tell without a meter-
Problem is when you switch it off, it won't turn back on again unless the batteries are able to recover to the 1.6V minimum threshold.
The Newbeam red LED indicator would be a pretty handy feature to have in this- otherwise, the only solution I know of is to make sure you keep freshly charged batteries in it at all times, or have your backup light handy...
Dukester
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
I usually don't let mine get that low. I swap out 2500mAH NiMH's every three days whether they need changing or not. I do know the JR dropped out of regulation with voltage reading .95 & 1.015 in the two cells, I checked this out the other night.
I usually don't let mine get that low. I swap out 2500mAH NiMH's every three days whether they need changing or not. I do know the JR dropped out of regulation with voltage reading .95 & 1.015 in the two cells, I checked this out the other night.
PhotonBoy
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
The first couple of times that my Jr. failed to light really threw me for a loop. I was convinced there was something wrong with the switch or something. Now I carry a couple of spare cells when I'm on walks. Recharging the NiMH cells before they're fully exhausted makes sense too.
The first couple of times that my Jr. failed to light really threw me for a loop. I was convinced there was something wrong with the switch or something. Now I carry a couple of spare cells when I'm on walks. Recharging the NiMH cells before they're fully exhausted makes sense too.
Wingerr
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: The Streamlight JR & \"AA\" NiMH\'s
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Don't turn it off in the middle of a project. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
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Yeah, that'd be what you have to do if you have no other options. Only problem is that it might be driving the one of the cells into reverse charge without knowing it- the method of regularly swapping out fully charged cells would be one way to minimize that possibility. Can't say that'd be something I'd want to do though- I generally like to give them a full cycle instead of continually topping them off.
Best thing to do is to carry spare batteries, and periodically turn off the light and back on while using it.
That acts as a check that one of your cells didn't drop out, if you're using rechargeables. That'd help prevent you from trashing them, if you care to preserve them at all-
In an emergency and you're caught without spare batteries, and must have light, then do what rdshores said, and don't turn it off, or it won't come back on again.
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rdshores said:
Don't turn it off in the middle of a project. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
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Yeah, that'd be what you have to do if you have no other options. Only problem is that it might be driving the one of the cells into reverse charge without knowing it- the method of regularly swapping out fully charged cells would be one way to minimize that possibility. Can't say that'd be something I'd want to do though- I generally like to give them a full cycle instead of continually topping them off.
Best thing to do is to carry spare batteries, and periodically turn off the light and back on while using it.
That acts as a check that one of your cells didn't drop out, if you're using rechargeables. That'd help prevent you from trashing them, if you care to preserve them at all-
In an emergency and you're caught without spare batteries, and must have light, then do what rdshores said, and don't turn it off, or it won't come back on again.
