[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Rechargeable batteries

Posted: 3/23/2012 10:01:36 AM EDT

I keep seeing manufacturers like StreamLight and SureFire saying "Don't use rechargeable cr-123 batteries." Doe anyone really know why?

Posted: 3/23/2012 10:04:39 AM EDT

[#1]

Yes because they are 3.7v for the most part instead of 3v and you can fry the led/circuitry.

Posted: 3/23/2012 11:40:20 AM EDT

[#2]

Thanks. Given that, there may be an option. I just found these. I have NO idea if they're any good or not. I'm going to keep looking.

CR-123 Rechargeable

Posted: 3/23/2012 1:26:48 PM EDT

[#3]

Form what I have read on candle power forums most of the 3.0 volt ones are junk.

Posted: 3/24/2012 12:29:36 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Yes because they are 3.7v for the most part instead of 3v and you can fry the led/circuitry.

Actually they are fully charged at 4.2volts. 3.7 is "nominal" voltage. Look on candlepowerforums for info on what is compatible.

Posted: 3/25/2012 7:56:57 AM EDT

[#5]

Many thanks. Since I like to "play" with my lights, I go through batteries faster than I'd like. I have an older SureFire that I don't care if I break, so I will experiment with that.

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