Folks:
Was looking for a minor leak in the roof; had a headlamp on and my PD35 in my pocket, in the event I needed more light. At some point it slipped out and fell into the 12 inch blown insulation. Trouble is, I don't know where. Two questions for everyone:
1) It has an L-Ion battery. I hope there isn't a risk of combustion in the future. I believe Lithium Ion issues and fire happen during charging, etc. My worry is that as it sits there for a few years, till that battery dies off, that there could be a leak. I suppose I should take some comfort that the Fenix is built tough and unlikely it would melt or leak. Sounds like un-rational fear, but that blow insulation seems like a tinder box, if you ask me.
2) Replacement. I was using Li-on 18650s. I had 2 so I still have one left. What would people say is the PD35s competitor with the same battery config? I was happy with the Fenix. The only issue is the control button would sometimes not respond. However, I've had it 3 years and thought perhaps there were new kids on the block that might throw better light in today's tech.
Thx.
TKH
Was looking for a minor leak in the roof; had a headlamp on and my PD35 in my pocket, in the event I needed more light. At some point it slipped out and fell into the 12 inch blown insulation. Trouble is, I don't know where. Two questions for everyone:
1) It has an L-Ion battery. I hope there isn't a risk of combustion in the future. I believe Lithium Ion issues and fire happen during charging, etc. My worry is that as it sits there for a few years, till that battery dies off, that there could be a leak. I suppose I should take some comfort that the Fenix is built tough and unlikely it would melt or leak. Sounds like un-rational fear, but that blow insulation seems like a tinder box, if you ask me.
2) Replacement. I was using Li-on 18650s. I had 2 so I still have one left. What would people say is the PD35s competitor with the same battery config? I was happy with the Fenix. The only issue is the control button would sometimes not respond. However, I've had it 3 years and thought perhaps there were new kids on the block that might throw better light in today's tech.
Thx.
TKH