Does this light work with rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries which run at 1.2V instead of Alkaline 1.5V batteries?
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I believe the other two don't know what they are talking about. NiMH batteries hold a charge at about 1.5v when topped off. It should work fine. If this thing doesn't work with NiMH batteries, it would be the first thing I've EVER seen which does not work with NiMH.
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I have not tried rechargeable Lithium or NIMH batteries on it, since these LED are supposed to be energy misers they will probably work but note all rechargeable batteries have lower amperage than alkaline types(you should never trust their high numbers), I find some LED lamps have a cut-off point close to the maximum charge of these( rechargeable ones generally show peak energy levels on the lower end of the 'green' scale in battery level meters when fully charged). Non-rechargeable Lithiums are supposed to outperform Alkalines but at a price but they are meant for high-drain equipment like camera flashes and I think they are a bit of an overkill for LED lamps which are slow-drain units. I have not tried rechargeable Lithium or NIMH batteries on it, since these LED are supposed to be energy misers they will probably work but note all rechargeable batteries have lower amperage than alkaline types(you should never trust their high numbers), I find some LED lamps have a cut-off point close to the maximum charge of these( rechargeable ones generally show peak energy levels on the lower end of the 'green' scale in battery level meters when fully charged). Non-rechargeable Lithiums are supposed to outperform Alkalines but at a price but they are meant for high-drain equipment... » Read More I have not tried rechargeable Lithium or NIMH batteries on it, since these LED are supposed to be energy misers they will probably work but note all rechargeable batteries have lower amperage than alkaline types(you should never trust their high numbers), I find some LED lamps have a cut-off point close to the maximum charge of these( rechargeable ones generally show peak energy levels on the lower end of the 'green' scale in battery level meters when fully charged). Non-rechargeable Lithiums are supposed to outperform Alkalines but at a price but they are meant for high-drain equipment like camera flashes and I think they are a bit of an overkill for LED lamps which are slow-drain units. « Show Less
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No, it uses a 3.7v Li-ion rechargeable Battery 18650‎ but its a great light, very bright, AA batteries are smaller, shorter and only 1.5 Volts
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I used mine with 1.5v AA's and one 1.2v AA rechargeable and it works, albeit, with less light output.
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Although I have not tried rechargeable Ni-MH cells in this light, they should work just fine, albeit with a slightly reduced output as compared with fresh D cells. However rechargeable D-Cells are relatively expensive compared with a primary D-Cell. I normally operate my Streamlight Siege on medium, not high, to obtain the long runtime.
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I found that three 1.5v AAA batteries were very bright. But this light is a piece of junk.
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No, it won't. You can use only 1.2-1.5V AA rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries.
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my flashlight uses cr123 it works fine with the batteries I use. but as I stated my batteries are NOT re-charged.
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This charger CAN recharge NiMH batteries as well as the included Alkaline batteries.I wouldn't try standard disposable alkalines, but I use it for my sizable collection of NiMHs as well - in fact, I bought it to replace a failed charger that blew up four of my newer NiMH batteries.
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It will work with NiMH I think but you need a castle link to turn the low voltage cut off. Might want to think about getting some lipo batteries. You won't regret the decision.
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Yes.. I have the same model light. I like that it charges in about 2 1/2 hours.
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Mine came with an adapter to use AAA batteries. So far, this has been an excellent light...
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I haven't tried it with NiMH batteries yet. I've only used regular Alkaline batteries in it. I used it on our last camp and haven't had to change the batteries yet. just love this light.
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YES IT WILL WITH NiMH. A battery is still a battery no matter how the voltage is produced. If not found locally, go to www.BatteryMart.com They carry everything in batteries.
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I have discharged NiMH AA batteries in my camera and in a Sony Walkman, I assume that any device that uses AA batteries would do the same. A pen light might take a little longer to discharge but it should work.
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Possibly the best way of answering this is to quote from the leaflet that comes with the NiMH battery: "The new NiMH battery is a true "drop-in" solution. It will work with ANY and EVERY Mag Charger flashlight and charger, regardless of when they were made."I have three Mag Chargers, one is a recent model which came with a NiMH battery and two older (ex NiCd) ones, which I have recently upgraded with NiMH batteries and they all work fine on both the old and new chargers.And before anyone makes the obvious comment, yes, I probably have some sort of flashlight fetish - probably stemming from a childhood fear of the dark! Possibly the best way of answering this is to quote from the leaflet that comes with the NiMH battery: "The new NiMH battery is a true "drop-in" solution. It will work with ANY and EVERY Mag Charger flashlight and charger, regardless of when they were made."I have three Mag Chargers, one is a recent model which came with a NiMH battery and two older (ex NiCd) ones, which I have recently upgraded with NiMH batteries and they all work fine on both the old and new chargers.And before anyone makes the obvious comment, yes, I probably have some sort of flashlight... » Read More Possibly the best way of answering this is to quote from the leaflet that comes with the NiMH battery: "The new NiMH battery is a true "drop-in" solution. It will work with ANY and EVERY Mag Charger flashlight and charger, regardless of when they were made."I have three Mag Chargers, one is a recent model which came with a NiMH battery and two older (ex NiCd) ones, which I have recently upgraded with NiMH batteries and they all work fine on both the old and new chargers.And before anyone makes the obvious comment, yes, I probably have some sort of flashlight fetish - probably stemming from a childhood fear of the dark! « Show Less
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No way, even if the D cell you are comparing it to is really just a sub-C cell in a D body. A true D-cell rechargeable has about 5 times the energy storage of a AA of the same technology. And forget about trying to use a AA alkaline to replace a D. Even the voltage difference is practically moot. Take a typical old flashlight, for instance. After a short while, the alkaline drops below 1.2v under load, while the NiMH maintains its voltage until it's nearly empty, meaning (for many applications) the rechargeable far outperforms the alkaline. And that's just on one charge.