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I know Karl has used lithiums in this bad boy...anyone else?...
By Joe Balsamo
Ranked #639 - 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 moroni
Ranked #39 - 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 John Torrey
Ranked #532 - Headlamps
July 2, 2009
I'd be a little skeptical using lithium batteries on any headlamp that doesn't have a voltage regulator. Lithium batteries put out a higher voltage for a longer time than regular batteries and in doing so increases the resistance in the circuitry which creates more heat and can damage the unit. Warm batteries on the back have nothing to do with the circuitry in the front housing. The only thing the manufacturer says is to use alkaline batteries or to use the NRG Battery Kit that includes rechargeable NiMH batteries.
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By Vern Nelson Jr.
Ranked #490 - 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, .5 watt LED
- Power Source:
- 3 AA alkaline cell batteries
- Backup Power Source:
- no
- Battery Location:
- back
- Batteries Included:
- n/a
- Headband Type:
- elastic
- Tiltable Housing:
- yes
- Burn Time:
- 170 tooth 200 hour
- Waterproof:
- no, water-resistant
- Weight:
- (with batteries) 116 g, (without batteries) 87 g
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, hiking, climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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