What AA batteries for hand held devices?

Richard19068

Richard19068

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Jun 11, 2004
1,711
Oday 31 Redondo Beach
Hi,

What do you consider the pros and cons of various battery types for hand held devices, particularly GPS's?

Regular alkaline seem fine unless you leave them in for an extended time and they leak. I usually take them out between trips but sometimes forget.
Any thoughts on the best or worse brands for leaking?

I have relatively light use so the alkalines seem cost effective but I don't have any experience with rechargeables. Any opinions on what might be best or worse here?


Thanks in advance for your input.
 
dLj

dLj

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Mar 23, 2017
3,956
Belliure 41 Back in the Chesapeake
kappykaplan said:
I gave up on rechargeable batteries a long time ago. They just don't last.
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The older ones, I agree. The new ones, not so much. My favorite flashlight is running a rechargeable Li-ion battery that is now 5 or 6 years old, went across the pond and back with me, and is still going strong.

dj
 
dLj

dLj

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Mar 23, 2017
3,956
Belliure 41 Back in the Chesapeake
kappykaplan said:
I'll have to take a look. Tks!
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@kappykaplan - Not sure if you've seen my posts on my fav flashlight, the Powertac E11-G2. Not cheap, but for a "tactical" flashlight darned good - it's about $50. It has 5 light intensity settings with the lowest setting perfect for working on the boat at night and a highest setting that is darned near a spot light. I typically only use the two lowest settings but occasionally bump up into the higher settings. I keep thinking they are going to stop making it as it's been around awhile now and you know how those things go...

I bought a second one after getting back, as it was the only working flashlight I had left. All the others died on the trip.

dj
 
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