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Item #BLD1034 | 171 in Stock

I know Karl has used lithiums in this bad boy...anyone else?...

By Ranked #139 - Headlamps May 28, 2009

I know Karl has used lithiums in this bad boy...anyone else? I'm gearing up for the San Diego 100 and I plan on running lithiums in it...but I don't want it blowing up on me and leaving me "in the dark" at mile 75...any thoughts/issues on using lithium batteries since this unit doesn't have a voltage regulator?

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By Ranked #1 - Headlamps August 13, 2009

Lithium batteries produce heat which could damage the micro circuit board in your light but not before fifty hours of continuous usage. It has nothing to do with voltage. This is from the manufacturer.

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By Ranked #539 - Headlamps July 2, 2009

I'd be a little skeptical using lithium batteries on any headlamp that doesn't have a voltage regulator. Its not the voltage as much as it is the amps lithiums put out

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By Ranked #33 - Headlamps May 29, 2009

I think you can use Lithium bats just like you would alkaline. Just somethings dont need them. There should be no problems they are only puting out .2 more volts each. Get some and test it out a little before you leave the house. Also please remember that lithium batteries are TOXIC and you cant just throw then in the regular trash.

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Tech Specs:

Bulb Type:
3-watt bulb and four 0.5-watt LEDs 
Power Source:
3 AA batteries 
Headband Type:
Elastic 
Battery Location:
Back 
Burn Time:
170 – 200hr 
Voltage Regulator:
No 
Dimming Switch:
Yes 
Backup Power Source:
No 
Waterproof:
Water resistant 
Tiltable Housing:
Yes 
Recommended Use:
Backpacking, hiking, climbing 
Weight:
[With batteries] 6.6oz (187g); [without batteries] 4.1oz (116g) 
Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
China 

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