can I use lithum batteries in lite
769525
yes I use them most of the time lithium batteries will last longer but I am not sure if they give you superior lighting at first. Of course lasting longer will give you better beam of light longer when alkalines start to lose power.
769526
I don't know why not? I use lithium and regular batteries for my other devices without a problem as long as it is the same voltage and size. Good lite and powerful and long lasting on even a near dead battery. Finish wears off though.
769527
I've never tried it. Maybe try to contact Gerber. Ordinary alkaline batteries last a long, long time anyway. I've used one battery for six months. Of course, I don't use it extensively but do take some long walks at night.
1613706
No. Neither does the battery. I suggest using an 18650 panisonic cell with at least 3000 mAh. Amazon has Orbtronic 3400mAh batteries right now. I'd get two of them per flashlight so that you have a spare to use while charging, and the Nitecore Intellicharger.
2067481
All I have ever used are lithium batteries. I have had the same lithium batteries for more than five years and no issues.
624397
No, you can use either a lithium rechargeable 18650 battery or the old-skool 2 cr123a's. the single battery is a superior and cost effective option. It has a killer runtime and 12.4 watt hours capacity-about the same as four rechargeable AA's. CR123 is a thing of the past with the awesome new lithiums.
646288
You can use any brand of rechargeable batteries, otherwise if you use it much you will be wasting a lot of money on throw away batteries.
2273078
Don't know about using it with Lithium Ion but I do use minds with high capacity 2400 mAh rechargable batteries.
53689
Yes, the new stuff works with this adapter. Older Brite lite stuff needa a different adapter. Hope this helps.
963695
Yes you can but the battery will not last long. You are better off using lithium polymer battery. Hope this helps.
400615
I have the older model only with 3x AAA battery, However they do not last long, can I use the single 18650 battery in my model?
828236
No. They use CR123A Lithium batteries. These have a shelf life of about 10 years, and are the batteries to use in high drain devices like these lights. Surefire brand are what I use...
1902186
I have not tried either lithium or NI-MH batteries in this Maglite although I've seriously considered it. Reasons: this flashlight is expensive and NI-MH batteries produce only 1.2 volts so you might not get max performance. BUT I use rechargeable NI-MH batteries in the less expensive Maglite led, use lithium in a CMG Infinity led flashlight, and used AA lithium batteries in a Canon camera that cautioned against it with no problems.
2282767
Yes you can use the higher mAh batteries as long as they are 1.2V and the batteries are the same size. The higher mAh will just have allow for the lights to stay on.
275896
You can use the Lithiom Ion batteries as long as they are 18 volt. The charger that comes with the set is a Ni Cad charger so it will not charge the Lithiom Ion batteries.
220188
No, I bought a set of rechargeable batteries for mine and it ruined the batteries the guy at batteries pluss advised me you cannot use rechargeable batteries for these flashlights and it ruines the batteries!
1250772
I'm not sure as I have only tested standard batteries but I think lithium can be tested as well.
370957
I would not mix them in a device unless they had the same mAh rating. The Amazon batteries have an 1900mAh rating for example, so only use them with other 1900mAh rated batteries if you want to get maximum battery life in your device. Nothing bad will happen if you mix batteries of different ratings, you just will not get as much time out of the mixed combo.
1943713
no, this one can't use Lithium. Because Battery box is design for standard battery, not for Lithium battery