I have a brand new Streamlight Stinger in storage (in a temp controlled closet) since 2001.
I have another Stinger that I use on a regular basis, so I have had no need to use this other Stinger.
Question: What would be the expected working condition of the Rechargable Battery of the new, stored since 2001 Stinger (the battery has never been used or charged)?
In other words, would the Stinger's rechargeable battery degrade from time in storage alone; the amount of times it was recharged; or a combo of both factors?
I plan on giving my stored Stinger flashlight as a gift to a LEO friend, so I don't want to include the original circa 2001 battery if it is likely to be in a condition that won't properly hold a charge.
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Thanks.
I have another Stinger that I use on a regular basis, so I have had no need to use this other Stinger.
Question: What would be the expected working condition of the Rechargable Battery of the new, stored since 2001 Stinger (the battery has never been used or charged)?
In other words, would the Stinger's rechargeable battery degrade from time in storage alone; the amount of times it was recharged; or a combo of both factors?
I plan on giving my stored Stinger flashlight as a gift to a LEO friend, so I don't want to include the original circa 2001 battery if it is likely to be in a condition that won't properly hold a charge.
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Thanks.