Batteries

[jansman]

Here at Chez Jansman lastnight, all the lighting went Kaput upstairs. I have isolated the problem and it is ok now. However, the two emergency torches I have on the landing( hanging next to the fire extinguisher) DID NOT WORK! Shame on this prepper!

So I have just put new batteries in the maglights- not the best torch, but they make a good cosh! They are 3xc cell. Not a battery I use a lot of to be honest. I store my batteries in original packs in plastic containers in a cool outbuilding. Now I said I don't use a lot of c cells. The ones in line for use are dated 2008! And they work just fine.

Sooo... I reckon proper storage means they last that bit longer. I am sure we have a battery expert amongst us to enlighten me

As a footnote, those LED lanterns are bang on. LED is totally the way to go imo.

[Hardulph]

I have a 20 year old 3 D Cell Maglite that I'm thinking of converting to LED anyone got any advice on this?

[tigs]

you could try here http://www.thetorchsite.co.uk/TerraLUX_LED.html prices can differ quite a bit on different sites so shop around

[Attack Warning Red]

I know it's a bit late, but stock up on a few squeezy LED torches (battery-free dynamo). They're cheap as chips on eBay (search for squeeze torch), so you could get a bunch. If you totally run out of batteries, you've always got something.

I carry one in my EDC along with my powerful battery torch, just in case.

[gadgetguy]

If you have a costco membership or know someone who does then get your Maglite and batteries there its so cheap.

you get a 3 "D" cell led maglite and a small double A for around £30 including batteries!!! They also do Duracell batteries a great prices,cant remember how much but couldn't find any where else cheaper.

[dead-man-walking]

Duracell batteries with the tester strip are a good buy as they have a long shelf life as standard, and the very handy tester on it,

also a solar battery charger and rechargables are deffinatly a good idea, you could probably get away with a set of garden solar lights if you wanted a cheap way to recharge them

one of the things ive been looking at for emergency lighting is caravan 12v strip lights and a couple of large scrap batteries, combined with a couple of solar trickle chargers from maplins,

not an ideal or "pro" set up, but cheap and will let me see at night

[Hardulph]

you could try here http://www.thetorchsite.co.uk/TerraLUX_LED.html prices can differ quite a bit on different sites so shop around

Thanks have seen this company selling on ebay and amazon too

[dreamcatcher]

I have a 20 year old 3 D Cell Maglite that I'm thinking of converting to LED anyone got any advice on this?

I coverted my Mag to LED and it's excellent. I got the LED and a glass lens from ebay.

[everyday-carry]

Jansman, I noticed you were asking about storing batteries, not torches.

I believe the the best temp to store batteries is at room or just below room temp.

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/arti ... _batteries

Hope this helps,

EDC

[jansman]

Jansman, I noticed you were asking about storing batteries, not torches.

I believe the the best temp to store batteries is at room or just below room temp.

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/arti ... _batteries

Hope this helps,

EDC

Indeed they are at a stable 8 degree c. As I thought. Thanks.