Re: Crank flashlights: Which batteries are in there?

On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:08:12 GMT, Joerg wrote:

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?

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. 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.

I took apart the small one I just got and it had a 40mAh NiCad. Rounded
case, about 3" x 1.5" x 1", three LEDs, on-off slide switch, short attached
wrist-strap like those on digicams. $6. Works quite well, brighter than
the bigger one I got last year, nice and small, fits in one hand.
.

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