Re: MagLite, Krypton bulbs and NiCd batteries

TwistyCreek wrote:

Why can't you use NiCds with the MagLite krypton bulbs?

(I can't find the answer on the MagLite web pages, some
of which say "Coming Soon". Not all MagLites use the
krypton bulb: some use xenon, halogen or 'hi-intensity
bi-pin' bulbs.)

NiCd batteries have a very low internal resistance.
Incandescent light bulbs present a dead-short load
at start-up, not developing high resistance until
they get hot. Maybe the NiCd batteries are ramping
up the power too quickly for a halogen bulb?
.

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