Thoughts, comments or suggestions on rechargeable batteries?

[NEPAKevin]

Thanks for the replies. I'm ordered the 2100 AAs for some led motion lights at work which have been burning through alkaline batteries much faster than I would have thought possible.

[RJ]

Thought I would bump this thread with an update, and ask a question.

To date, in 2020 and 2021, I've bought a total of 20 AA and 24 AAA Eneloop rechargeble batteries. I think I am down to the absolute last remote control, a Samsung TV that accidentally dropped in the storage unit and became deadened as a result, so I avoided replacing that set.

Which brings me to this: I have had a 12-pack of Surefire Lithium CR123a batteries for like forever. My old Streamlight Polytac car flashlight is dieing on me, which caused me to realize, I am out of CR123a's.

I see these USB rechargeable CR123a's for sale, this is typical:



https://www.amazon.com/EBL-Rechargea...6998541&sr=8-4

Now, I should probably know this, but do ya'll think there's any issue in using these rechargeable batteries in a flashlight application? It's fairly high (steady) current, so aside from lower capacity (the rechargeables seem to have less Ah, generally, than Lithium) I don't see how it would be an issue? But I was curious if anyone else was using the rechargeables for CR123a use. TIA.

[peterb]

I see these USB rechargeable CR123a's for sale, this is typical:



https://www.amazon.com/EBL-Rechargea...6998541&sr=8-4

Now, I should probably know this, but do ya'll think there's any issue in using these rechargeable batteries in a flashlight application? It's fairly high (steady) current, so aside from lower capacity (the rechargeables seem to have less Ah, generally, than Lithium) I don't see how it would be an issue? But I was curious if anyone else was using the rechargeables for CR123a use. TIA.

I have limited experience: 2 batteries in one flashlight. No obvious issues other than the lower capacity(reduced run time).

[Erik]

Bringing this thread back up since it's time for me to buy some rechargeable AA and AAA and I could probably use a cr123a or two as well. Are eneloops still the way to go on the AA and AAA? What is the current (heh) recommendation for cr123a?

[blues]

I'm still happily using AA and AAA eneloops. (efest 700 for 123's.) I haven't kept up with any more recent technology.

[Erik]

Thank you.

[blues]

Thank you.

You're welcome, but don't thank me yet. I may be behind the curve.

[RJ]

I'm still happily using AA and AAA eneloops. (efest 700 for 123's.) I haven't kept up with any more recent technology.

Same.

I am still using the same Eneloops I bought in 2021. No issues.

[lwt16]

AA and AAA Eneloops also. Very happy with them.

[Erik]

Thanks all. Eneloops it is.