sheep_herder ★ Posted February 14, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 14, 2019 We had to go to these last year, as the alkali batteries just didn't last in the cold weather. I know Razor Edge will say it is cheaper to move to a warmer place.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 14, 2019 Share #2 Posted February 14, 2019 Mine has a lithium battery in it all year long. I also use it to surf the web and send text messages, take pictures, and even answer an occasional phone call. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted February 14, 2019 Share #3 Posted February 14, 2019 I do for winter races. Damn things are spendy and you have to carry spares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted February 14, 2019 Share #4 Posted February 14, 2019 We use lithium for the screens in our underwater video systems as the cold saps the others so fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted February 14, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 14, 2019 I must feed my critter cams Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA cells as nothing else works by a factor of 5 or so. In the cold Al Kalines shut the camera down in the middle of the night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted February 14, 2019 Share #6 Posted February 14, 2019 20 minutes ago, Zephyr said: We use lithium for the screens in our underwater video systems as the cold saps the others so fast Probably the answer your looking for... We use them in flashlights & radios but it doesn’t get too cold here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 14, 2019 Share #7 Posted February 14, 2019 55 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: I must feed my critter cams Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA cells as nothing else works by a factor of 5 or so. In the cold Al Kalines shut the camera down in the middle of the night. Does old Al get a royalty for those? I had to check - 84 and still ticking! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Share #8 Posted February 15, 2019 9 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Does old Al get a royalty for those? I had to check - 84 and still ticking! I couldn't resist an opportunity to do a Ralphism. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Share #9 Posted February 15, 2019 43 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: I couldn't resist an opportunity to do a Ralphism. And it was a (Sam) Goodie! I know that because I never even thought of that one. And my brother was a huge Detroit Tigers fan in the 60s and 70s, So Al Kaline was a household word back then. And we had a guy at work with a similar name who was then of course always referred to as, "Al Kaline". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Share #10 Posted February 15, 2019 Torches (Flashlights). Linguists determine when language suibgroups separated from each other by which nouns become completely different. For example, if they have similar words for numbers, animals, etc. but totally different words for saddle, bridle, harness, etc. they probably separated before the taming of the horse. British and American English have big differences in automotive terminology and many electrical things. Personally, I like "torch" better than "flashlight," - the latter word coming from the first American ones being used to flash warnings or signals by railroad workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Share #11 Posted February 15, 2019 36 minutes ago, MickinMD said: Torches (Flashlights). Linguists determine when language suibgroups separated from each other by which nouns become completely different. For example, if they have similar words for numbers, animals, etc. but totally different words for saddle, bridle, harness, etc. they probably separated before the taming of the horse. British and American English have big differences in automotive terminology and many electrical things. Personally, I like "torch" better than "flashlight," - the latter word coming from the first American ones being used to flash warnings or signals by railroad workers. If you were British and were subject to the vagaries of Lucas electronics you'd be searching for new and colorful words too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Share #12 Posted February 15, 2019 3 hours ago, maddmaxx said: If you were British and were subject to the vagaries of Lucas electronics you'd be searching for new and colorful words too. "Lucas" should be shortened into a 4-letter word. Luca? Lass? Nope already taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Share #13 Posted February 15, 2019 18 hours ago, sheep_herder said: We had to go to these last year, as the alkali batteries just didn't last in the cold weather. I know Razor Edge will say it is cheaper to move to a warmer place.? Not cheaper - BETTER Are you using rechargeable lithium batteries or just regular ones? Also, I've only seen small lithium non-chargeables - like 9v, AA, & AAA. Haven't seen (or looked for) C or D sizes, which are what my bigger flashlights take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted February 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Not cheaper - BETTER Are you using rechargeable lithium batteries or just regular ones? Also, I've only seen small lithium non-chargeables - like 9v, AA, & AAA. Haven't seen (or looked for) C or D sizes, which are what my bigger flashlights take. I use the regular, and have gone to the lights that use 6 AA batteries. They are spendy, but small and very bright, beams that are sometimes needed to find critters at night in a snow storm. Ones, similar to these. I have several larger flash lights that take 4 D cell batteries, but find these smaller lights less bulky and much brighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Share #15 Posted February 15, 2019 My good lights are all LED with rechargeable LiOn batteries, either custom made packs or 18650s I am seldom out below about 20 degrees and I do not have issue with alkaline batteries in my Blackdiamond headlamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Share #16 Posted February 15, 2019 1 hour ago, jsharr said: My good lights are all LED with rechargeable LiOn batteries, either custom made packs or 18650s I am seldom out below about 20 degrees and I do not have issue with alkaline batteries in my Blackdiamond headlamp. The batteries probably stay warm since the headlamp is mounted on your head. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted February 15, 2019 Share #17 Posted February 15, 2019 I have a few small flashlights that use them, but mostly I just use regular AA's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Share #18 Posted February 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, Longjohn said: The batteries probably stay warm since the headlamp is mounted on your head. You just made my day by proving wrong all the people that said the lump between my shoulders was good for absolutely nothing!!! I can warm batteries with it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Share #19 Posted February 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: Not cheaper - BETTER Are you using rechargeable lithium batteries or just regular ones? Also, I've only seen small lithium non-chargeables - like 9v, AA, & AAA. Haven't seen (or looked for) C or D sizes, which are what my bigger flashlights take. You probably use rechargeable D's Question. Why am I laughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share #20 Posted February 15, 2019 2 hours ago, jsharr said: You just made my day by proving wrong all the people that said the lump between my shoulders was good for absolutely nothing!!! I can warm batteries with it! Hate to rain on your parade, but I use either without any trouble at 20F. My concern is when it is near and below zero. Under those conditions Alkaline batteries do not last very long. It is reported that rechargeable batteries also work poorly in cold temperatures, and they are writing about near freezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Share #21 Posted February 15, 2019 19 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: Hate to rain on your parade, but I use either without any trouble at 20F. My concern is when it is near and below zero. Under those conditions Alkaline batteries do not last very long. It is reported that rechargeable batteries also work poorly in cold temperatures, and they are writing about near freezing. great, my lump is useless once again. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted February 15, 2019 Share #22 Posted February 15, 2019 4 hours ago, sheep_herder said: I use the regular, and have gone to the lights that use 6 AA batteries. They are spendy, but small and very bright, beams that are sometimes needed to find critters at night in a snow storm. Ones, similar to these. I have several larger flash lights that take 4 D cell batteries, but find these smaller lights less bulky and much brighter. I also use AA batteries in the two LED flashlights I keep in my car. One uses 3 AA batteries and is a small but very bright regular flashlight mainly used outside the car and the other, I think, also uses 3 batteries and has a magnetic base so you can stick it on the inside of your hood, etc. when you need to work on something in the dark - fortunately, I've never needed it: it came with batteries and was on sale at Harbor Freight for $1.99 a while back and I couldn't resist buying it. As much as I've checked, they've worked in all weathers, but I don't know how much below 32F I've ever tried them. In my house I have a flashlight with a lantern battery that's not often used and has been working on the same battery for about 10 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 16, 2019 Share #23 Posted February 16, 2019 I use dilithium crystals. Kickass! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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