I need advice on the best rechargeable battery for the PD35. Not that pleased with the Fenix 18650 provided. Seems to drain too fast. I've been using a Streamlight torch with built-in rechargeable for years and the Streamlight gives a good length of...
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What capacity 18650 battery are you running? I'm using a 3400mAh 18650 and it lasts days for me of itermittent use on level 3-4.
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I am getting about one and a half hours of continuous use, on high power, out of a 1.5 volt AA battery. You may get more time if you use the 3.7 volt 14500 rechargeable lithium battery. I love the light, it is very bright, brighter than my 2 D cell mag lite. I bought 4 more to give to my family.
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I have several PD35 flashlights and it fits fine. Here is the list from Fenix. E20, E21, E25, E35, E35UE, L1, L1P, L2P, L1S, L2S, L1T, L2T, L1D, L2D, LD10, LD12, LD20, LD22, LD25, P1D, P2D, P3D, PD10, PD20, PD30, PD31, PD22, PD32, PD35, UC40, UC40UE
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Guarddog TR 18650 2800mAh 3.7volt. Rechargeble and comes with the light. Good luck
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I have a Duracell ultra CR2 battery. As far as how long it lasts, I've had mine for about a year. I don't use it as a Flashlight just test it every now and then. Holding up fine. Batteries are little expensive.
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I don't know about the spare battery.I know you get the ac and dc chargers that are standard for most streamlights.I will buy this flashlight next week.it is on copsplus.com if you want to investigate it.
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An 18650 rechargeable. Do not put 2 18350's in there. They will fit but it will destroy the light.
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Larry P. I've been using rechargeable batteries in this light ever since I've had it. No bad results so far-- Regards,Bill H.
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To the best of my knowledge, any decent NiMH should work.... Its my opinion that the low discharge rate batteries, such as Imedion or Eneloops are the best batteries available these days, not since they offer the greatest capacity, but since their low discharge rate allows them to sit unused for greater periods of time, and still deliver when needed. A device such as the PortaPow might sit in your glove box for months or years before being needed. To then find the bats dead makes no sense. If you are using the portapow daily, well, I'd think there are better ways to charge your portable device....
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I have both batteries to use in this torchlight. Cr123a making a little problem on sizing. All these rechargable batteries are made in china. Thus, having size problems from brand to brand. To me, 18650 fits better and lifetime is longer.Hope can helpThanks
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The light takes the 18650 3000mAh 3.7V Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery. You have to buy that separately. Try an UltraFire, they work fine. BUT...as for the light, see my review on this scope combo. The light is the worst part of it - you'll want to buy a better light. Still worth the cost overall.
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To the best of my knowledge, any decent NiMH should work.... Its my opinion that the low discharge rate batteries, such as Imedion or Eneloops are the best batteries available these days, not since they offer the greatest capacity, but since their low discharge rate allows them to sit unused for greater periods of time, and still deliver when needed. A device such as the PortaPow might sit in your glove box for months or years before being needed. To then find the bats dead makes no sense.If you are using the portapow daily, well, I'd think there are better ways to charge your portable device.... To the best of my knowledge, any decent NiMH should work.... Its my opinion that the low discharge rate batteries, such as Imedion or Eneloops are the best batteries available these days, not since they offer the greatest capacity, but since their low discharge rate allows them to sit unused for greater periods of time, and still deliver when needed. A device such as the PortaPow might sit in your glove box for months or years before being needed. To then find the bats dead makes no sense.If you are using the portapow daily, well, I'd think there are better ways to charge your... » Read More To the best of my knowledge, any decent NiMH should work.... Its my opinion that the low discharge rate batteries, such as Imedion or Eneloops are the best batteries available these days, not since they offer the greatest capacity, but since their low discharge rate allows them to sit unused for greater periods of time, and still deliver when needed. A device such as the PortaPow might sit in your glove box for months or years before being needed. To then find the bats dead makes no sense.If you are using the portapow daily, well, I'd think there are better ways to charge your portable device.... « Show Less
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There is a performance gain by using the 18650 battery. I tried both battery options and found the 18650 to work the best. I have a couple other flashlights that uses the 18650's. I purchased a 12pk of the 6000mAh batteries and that is my recommendation. That last for ever. I hope this helps.
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I haven't used the rechargeable battery at all with this light. I think the AAA batteries are better, although they do create more waste so I would recommend recycling them when they have reached their limit. I think the light is great, but I would also couple it with a helmet light, too. Hope this helps.
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The Fenix E15 runtime on its highest power setting is 111 minutes for a 1400mA CR123. So less than a 1 amp drain. It would do the job except Fenix lights typically drop to a lower power when the LED overheats. According to the E15 manual "The flashlight will drop down into Mid output after working about 15 minutes in High output. Therefore, the runtime of High output is an accumulated time."You probably want to look for a better solution, particularly if you regularly need to drain batteries. It's a nice little light though and well worth having.
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Patrick the best battery that I have found to use is the Orbtronic 18650 3100mAh all others I have tried have failed after a couple recharges, I have recharged these batteries 14 times and they still charge up to 4.2 V and maintain brightness down to about 2.7 v. I use the light everyday and I swap batteries about once a week. Hope this helps
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I was about to ask the same question. Any takers? Specifically, is there a contraindication to using a rechargeable battery with the Rayovac Sportsman 300-Lumen Lantern?TIA