What battery do people recommend for this that won't discharge too quickly in storage?
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I'm using mine a pond bubbler without a battery, connected to directly to a small solar panel. Obviously it only runs when the sun is shining, but that is when my pond needs aeration the most.
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I use orbtronic protected 18650 3100 mah cells. With my PD35 on setting two they will last a minimum of 15 hours runtime. These are top of the line panasonic cells with Orbtronic circuit protection. Great batteries, store welll. Come with plastic storage cases so you do not have to purchase seperately. Rated 3100 mah but testing at home shows they have a 3200 mah capacity. You can get two for around 25. You get what you pay for. Not all batteries are created equal, regardless of claims. These are some of the best on the market, worth every penny. I found the higher capacity 3400 mah orbtronics fit very tight in my pd35 so I went with the 3100 mah and it fit perfect. I use orbtronic protected 18650 3100 mah cells. With my PD35 on setting two they will last a minimum of 15 hours runtime. These are top of the line panasonic cells with Orbtronic circuit protection. Great batteries, store welll. Come with plastic storage cases so you do not have to purchase seperately. Rated 3100 mah but testing at home shows they have a 3200 mah capacity. You can get two for around 25. You get what you pay for. Not all batteries are created equal, regardless of claims. These are some of the best on the market, worth every penny. I found the higher capacity 3400 mah... » Read More I use orbtronic protected 18650 3100 mah cells. With my PD35 on setting two they will last a minimum of 15 hours runtime. These are top of the line panasonic cells with Orbtronic circuit protection. Great batteries, store welll. Come with plastic storage cases so you do not have to purchase seperately. Rated 3100 mah but testing at home shows they have a 3200 mah capacity. You can get two for around 25. You get what you pay for. Not all batteries are created equal, regardless of claims. These are some of the best on the market, worth every penny. I found the higher capacity 3400 mah orbtronics fit very tight in my pd35 so I went with the 3100 mah and it fit perfect. « Show Less
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use the correctly rated charger and your good for hundreds of times----check the information on google for "sealed liquid cell batteries"---good luck
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With my MB-D200 I carry the charged EN-EL3e as a spare and 6, 12 or more rechargeables (depending the assignment) These are 2500 - 2900 mA NiMH and generally last more or less as long as the proprietary battery. I have not seen much performance difference between expensive and cheap ones, but I guess the cheap ones will just die sooner (well, maybe not...) In the case of the MB-D10 of course, you would have to pack multiples of 8. Anyway, I always carry a box full of charged NiMH's, because I have to "feed" the flashes as well.
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I haven't had Wasabi's long enough to know about them in particular... Just generically, a decent lithium cell should be good for a few hundred cycles or 3-4 years... generally lasting longer if stored about 50% charged and at cool (40-70F) temperatures. Storing them completely discharged (or allowing them to completely self-discharge) isn't a good idea. These things are somewhat unpredictable -- ask Boeing -- but most of us hope to get a few years out of them...
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The Low Self Discharge Batteries are listed as LSD NiMH. In my opinion these pictured here work fine for me since I change batteries on a couple of pest deterrents about every 1 to 2 months. LSD NiMH batteries will keep most of it's charge for a year or 2. If you are planning to keep batteries stored for a year or more I would suggest sticking with the standard Duracell's and Eveready's. They hold their charges way longer. Rechargeable batteries are for toys and devices that frequently need a battery change. Here is a link to a Wiki on the question that you asked. Hope this helps. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel%E2%80%93metal_hydride_battery
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It's best to buy your own, separate rechargeable batteries online. I recommend looking for around "2300 mah" "NiMH" batteries. With those, I have gone out with a dozen friends and played 2 to 4 hour games every week and maybe recharged them once a month approximately. Some won't even be dead after a couple of months due to light usage.
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Thanks for the rundown and for the tip. SterlingTek SterlingTek's POWWER brand Canon Powershot SD790 NB-5L battery 1400mAH would be the way to go, but I'm penny-pinching, and 14. + 8. (shipping) for the SterlingTek is 12. more than the Lenmar, so I think I'll have to spin the wheel and hope I receive a non-dud from them. SterlingTek make a sweet little car charger for that battery also (15. + 8.) that would be very handy, but now we're talking fantasy purchases. I shouldn't be shopping, I should be digging myself out of debt.
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I've had mine for about 2 yrs. but don't use it daily, maybe weekly and it holds a charge like new. I think there are 4 major factors discharge (rate, depth), temperature (high), charge level and time. All affect lifespan, Deep discharges, high temps, over\under charge, high\low charge voltage are the things you want to avoid.
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The one that I use is the Sony DCR-VX2000 Camcorder Battery Lithium-Ion (6900 mAh) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00301UMEK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 If the light is not on full blast I can get over 4 hours out of it. At full, maybe three. there are some disadvantages to the size of this battery...namely the weight. at times it is too heavy for the light mount and (unless screwed in tight) can tip over. my suggestion get one large battery and one regular battery. the more varied your bag the less likely you will be in a pinch. either way, great light! all my friends in NYC were floored about how good it is compared to the competition
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Don't know if it's the best, but the minnkota.c30 works really well. You have to use a compact battery, I don't think a regular battery would ever work, too heavy.
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I just use regular batts and avoid all the fuss. Ni-MH batts will can't hold their charge very long at room temperature as well as alkaline varieties, are pretty pricey compared to alkaline, and eventually will die out too (or reach a point where their half-life makes their use totally inefficient). Flip runs quite well on normal AA and I never have to worry about overheating/charging or any issues many of the 1-star folks bring up.
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Sometimes its better to buy a deep cycle Marine battery if you want a ton of Amps and juice..Keep it charged
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Its a solid state battery, and the shelf life is at least one year in dry storage.Manufacturer recommends on trickle charger when not in use, however.
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I refresh at every charge. All it does is drain the battery all the way before it charges. And that is the best way to make batteries last. But there's nothing wrong with just charging up if you need them quickly
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Just a good deep cycle marine battery. Quality would be relative to your budget. Just make sure it's a deep cycle marine battery.
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A deep cycle marine type battery typically will last the longest, but may be overkill for that application. Either way, I would use a battery tender of any type to always maintain a charge on the battery so if the power ever did go out the battery will be at peak performance until you can make other arrangements.