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    High Current Capable NIMH AA's

    Thanks FiveMega., and ChrisGarret Those look like the ones to use. Some of the other links and suggestions show low resistance or high capacity, but the elites look capable of high current without burning up. Thanks guys. Databyter
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    High Current Capable NIMH AA's

    Hi guys.. It's been a while since I've been on CPF. I wanted to get batteries for a few stored Maglight based incandescent builds. One has about a 3 amp draw, the other 7-10 amps on high (think torch-1cell, i.e.12, not 13). I could probably use Enelopes on the lesser light with slightly...
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    Very Loud Pop - Like a 22 pistol - But Should I worry NOW.

    Thanks Lux, I knew you would know the answer. And no, this was not part of one of your fine packs, it was something I made up with an FM holder, I guess I need to do some further culling of my batts, probably do some cycles of the ones that look ok, and then find one that matches them. Probably...
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    Very Loud Pop - Like a 22 pistol - But Should I worry NOW.

    Interesting. Assuming you aren't pulling my leg, and I don't think you are, it would be interesting to read about that.
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    Very Loud Pop - Like a 22 pistol - But Should I worry NOW.

    I'm not sure that it ignited, although it is possible. However I saw no residue of smoke. The inside of the tube and the switch area where the cover popped off is very clean. Of course hydrogen burns fairly clean, especially under pressure. How would it ignite though? If the gas moved up by the...
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    Very Loud Pop - Like a 22 pistol - But Should I worry NOW.

    So there should be no issues with continuing to use the light I'm thinking? I suppose I really should take the pack apart and individually inspect every cell end, I can only see the half of them that faces outward. But I find it hard to believe that the voltage would still be normal and the...
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    My house almost burned down today

    It seems that the best way to protect from potential failure, is to charge in the open, not next to a wall, or in a corner where there is a vertical surface, and to make sure that your charger, of any brand or reliability, using any batteries, is on a ceramic tile, or other suitable no flammable...
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    Very Loud Pop - Like a 22 pistol - But Should I worry NOW.

    Disclaimer: I am long winded. My custom light based on the "torch" 623 bulb and 12 AA Nimh Elite 2000's made a loud pop last night. What started it, and added to my confusion is that I was barely awake and was sitting in a chair in the living room and saw this HUGE long shadow scurrying across...
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    What design features or materials makes a light safe from vibration/shock.

    Well then, try this one on for size. I am looking for a reliable pushbutton switch that can be installed into the side of the bottom of the battery compartment that is low resistance, ultra reliable, and proven. On/off only, although with some light circuits you could still chose levels with...
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    What design features or materials makes a light safe from vibration/shock.

    I can't imagine using foam or materials like that. I want this system to be high quality and solid state. The shock resistance has to be a function of tolerances and methods not foam that will fail under heat or long use. I agree that the integrity of the LED itself is the most important as well...
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    What design features or materials makes a light safe from vibration/shock.

    Hi folks, I haven't been around for a while so it's nice to revisit the pages I've spent so many hours perusing. I'm working in the planning stages of a project and I need to find out what kind of LED based light (and what type of batteries/compartments) I might need to meet my shock resistant...
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    What's the most unusual/stupidest/weirdest thing you've done with your flashlight?

    Re: What's the dumbest thing you have done involving a flashlight? Your wrong. The beacon mode is very deceptive in the TK40. It powers up to full lumens instantly from a complete dark state that lasts long enough that your pupils might be fully dilated for night vision when it hits you if...
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    What's the most unusual/stupidest/weirdest thing you've done with your flashlight?

    Re: What's the dumbest thing you have done involving a flashlight? I left one of my fav lights on top of the car and then took a drive. Fenix P3D or something like that. It was a while back.
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    Batteries for "torch" clone.

    I couldn't get on the site yesterday for some reason. At any rate I just wanted to report that after testing my light again for the first time, I feel no need for an amp test and am not concerned about the AW switch (visually it looked good). When I turned the light on (first click is 30%) I...
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    Batteries for "torch" clone.

    Just a lil cleanup and I'll be good to go, you see how dark they were. No idea what caused the corrosion. I was able to use the Elite 2000 and achieve contact, although if any use these batts. in this holder you may need to use a washer under the top tightening screw to hold the batteries...
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