Any good "D" recyclable batteries on the market?

[Dale P.]

Hello, I'm looking to buy a Coast HP17 for my Home Inspection business and am looking for a recommendation for some good batteries for it. It uses three "D" sized batteries so I'm looking to buy 6 of them and hopefully a charger that will hold all 6 cells, or at least 4 cells.

I have done some searching on the net and have only found some questionable brands of batteries and chargers. I need something that can be used every day.

I already have a Coast HP 7 and like it, but it doesn't put out enough of a flood pattern and it takes me more time to inspect a space because of it. Also the battery life it too short.

Another option is the Fenix TK35. I love the style of batteries that it uses, just worry that it won't put out a large enough of a beam. Also I like the long handle on the Coast HP17 because I can put a ruler sticker on it so I can quickly measure things such as the depth of insulation in attics, stair railings, etc.

Thanks for the help!

Dale P.

 

[ChrisGarrett]

Welcome aboard.

Tenergy Centura D NiMH batteries, or their PREMIUM line.

One of the 8xx series of charger from PowerEx/Maha.

Chris

 

[357mag1]

I second the recommendation above, the most cost effective solution and as good quality as the more expensive batteries.

 

[stephenk]

Have you looked at the LED Lenser .2 series lights which have quite a wide flood? Otherwise, there a quite a few non-zooming floody lights available (including some popular Zebralight models) though they will not have the even flood field that you get with zoomies.

 

[campingnut]

I know its not nearly the same capacity, but it works for me...I just use my AA Eneloops with D adapters.