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http://www.cr123batteries.com/?gclid=CKXcx4XBkqACFRDxDAody3DMdw
Footsore ran accross this site that has some good prices on CR123 batteries. Haven't tried them so no endorsement but thought I would pass it along in case someone wants to give them a try.
Thank you Storm, nice find!!!!:) A definite savings;)
white_russian
02-28-2010, 10:39
Probably don't last long at all, but at a buck a piece they probably worth it. It is a nice way to round out this deal (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1779270) from december
http://www.cr123batteries.com/?gclid=CKXcx4XBkqACFRDxDAody3DMdw
Footsore ran accross this site that has some good prices on CR123 batteries. Haven't tried them so no endorsement but thought I would pass it along in case someone wants to give them a try.
I use these all the time in my LED flashlight at work. The re-chargables are the way to go, I used to buy the non-rechargeables at around 10 bucks each.
I bought 4 batteries and a charger, and have taken each battery through about a half dozen charging cycles with no apparent drop off in capacity.
Cosmo
I use these all the time in my LED flashlight at work. The re-chargables are the way to go, I used to buy the non-rechargeables at around 10 bucks each.
I bought 4 batteries and a charger, and have taken each battery through about a half dozen charging cycles with no apparent drop off in capacity.
Cosmo
That good to know, thanks for the info. I'll get a few of those to play with.
camper10469
03-01-2010, 21:35
CR123 come in rechargeables at Radio Shack. I use em in my Nikon camera.
I'll bet radio shack doesn't sell the rechargables for under $5 bucks.
While on the trail I think you would better off with devices that use AA batteries instead of CR123.
Panzer
While on the trail I think you would better off with devices that use AA batteries instead of CR123.
Panzer
The voltage drop at the end of the life of a alkaline type battery is relatively gradual, you have some indication that it is on the way out (light gets dimmer, music gets less loud). Nicads and Lithium have a much steeper drop off--the device often simply stops working (I've noticed this particularly with LED lights).
You would bring spares of both types anyway, and 123's do come in alkaline versions. You have to find power for 4-6 hours to re-charge your lithium 123's. Not ideal on a long distance hike, but probably OK for shorter outings.
Cosmo