Which type of battery should I use?Alkaline vs Lithium vs NiMh vs Lithium-ION Many have asked me to recommend which battery they should use in their flashlights and cameras. Basically there are 4 different types to consider: Alkaline Batteries ~ Have an average of 5 years shelf life ~ Prone to leakage which will destroy your flashlight or camera. ~ It is the cheapest of all Lithium Batteries ~ Best kept as emergencies due to their extra long 10 year average shelf life ~ They are the most expensive. ~ When used in flashlights they are always almost double in brightness due to their higher voltage, but smaller in physical size. ~ Caution: Look out for cheap fakes that claim to be lithium but are not, and old stock NiMh Rechargeable Batteries Current technology there are 2 types;
~ They are also have a stable high voltage required by the high consumption requirements of Professional flashlights and Cameras. Lithium Ion / LiFe Batteries ~ Being based on Lithium technology, both will not leak. ~ Lithium LiFe (Iron) will not explode (Recommended for flashlights using CR123A, especially those using more than one) ~ Have a generally higher voltage allowing one to get a higher brightness out of their flashlights if their flashlight permits. ~ Compared to standard Lithium which are expensive to keep replacing, they are the most cost effective for long term usage. ~ Batteries like the Lithium 18650 rechargeable have recently become one of the preferred choices in Flashlights due to its high capacity, averaging 40-50% longer runtime usage. Written By: Zhang Xinglong AKA XxDrAg0nxX WWW.BLACK-TECHNOLGY.COM |
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