Re: Crank flashlights: Which batteries are in there?

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Jim Yanik wrote:

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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.


Hmm. They also had a four-pack of others but I figured a brand name
might be better. Plus the radio feature is nice in case the really big
shaker comes.

I've been buying Fuji Novel alkalines,they don't leak and they are cheaper
than Everready or Duracell,seem to last just as long.


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.


Well, great, here you just blotted out my optimism ... Oh well, let's
hope it lasts.

For what you paid,it was an OK buy,IMO.

We also have a humongous $10 flashlight with a
lead-acid gel cell. It was said not to last but surprisingly it has
now lasted three years. We use it every day to clean up after the dogs
when they do their late night potty. You can light up the road signs
clear across the valley with that one.


I had a couple of 12v 20AH gel cells(scooter batteries) that came in handy
after Hurricane Charlie took out my electricity for 7 days;I used old PC
power supply fans to give me a mild breeze to sleep in the hot,humid
Florida weather,and had a 12v fluorescent lamp for light.

But they eventually succumbed to sulphation. :-(

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
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