Re: Crank flashlights: Which batteries are in there?

Joerg <notthisjoergsch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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The umpteenth flashlight was completely corroded out by a battery that
leaked despite the fact that it was delivering power. It almost wrecked
a nice cabinet along with it. So, I just got a flashlight with crank
from Costco. Duracell KP028, two for $15, even has a radio with weather
band in there. Now I am curious: Does anyone know what kind of batteries
are in there? Maybe even a super-cap?

IMO,Duracell batteries are prone to leaking.
If they are used in your crank flashlight,then that will fail,too.
Get a flashlight that uses lithium cells.


Google didn't lead to any hints and according to the Duracell site they
don't even make them (!). Then again their site isn't very good, lots of
"The system cannot find the path specified."

I am not a fan of LEDs, they just aren't as bright as regular flashlight
bulbs.

The 1W and 3W Luxeon LED lights are pretty good.

But this thing is pretty good. One minute of cranking and it
lights long enough to find stuff, even keeps its charge. Ok, they say 30
minutes but it gets dim after 5-10 minutes. Good enough for me, if the
battery holds up over the long run.


IF.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
.

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