Hey everyone!
At work I find myself using AAA lights most often, and I burn through batteries very quickly.
I mainly use Streamlight, ASP, and Maglite AAA lights. I recently picked up some Energizer and Eneloop rechargeable batteries with a nice charger to hopefully save some cash on batteries.
I contacted Streamlight, Maglite, and ASP to ask about the use of rechargeable batteries. So far only Streamlight replied, and they informed me that rechargeable batteries should not be used as they are a fire hazard and can damage the light.
If lights from Fenix, Surefire (Titan series), and other brands can tolerate rechargeable batteries, why is it such a big deal to use them in a Streamlight, ASP, or Maglite. I should add that in my particular lights, Streamlight and ASP indicate that lithium batteries can safely be used.
Can someone please enlighten me why rechargeable batteries should not be used?
Thanks!
At work I find myself using AAA lights most often, and I burn through batteries very quickly.
I mainly use Streamlight, ASP, and Maglite AAA lights. I recently picked up some Energizer and Eneloop rechargeable batteries with a nice charger to hopefully save some cash on batteries.
I contacted Streamlight, Maglite, and ASP to ask about the use of rechargeable batteries. So far only Streamlight replied, and they informed me that rechargeable batteries should not be used as they are a fire hazard and can damage the light.
If lights from Fenix, Surefire (Titan series), and other brands can tolerate rechargeable batteries, why is it such a big deal to use them in a Streamlight, ASP, or Maglite. I should add that in my particular lights, Streamlight and ASP indicate that lithium batteries can safely be used.
Can someone please enlighten me why rechargeable batteries should not be used?
Thanks!