Torches

[BICCUS1]

Hi

I am after my first torch looking at ukd4 and ukd4r do you all think its better to buy the ukd4 and then some good recargable batts so if i need a back up quick i can use shop batterys !

Also anyone know the cheapest place to buy one?

shane

[Lita]

Hi There

I know some of the UK torches are able to use both the rechargeable battery pack and normal batteries check out with UK. I know the light canon is one such torch.
I also have the UKD4 non rechargable and has worked fine I only use Duracell Ultra Batteries and they have lasted well.

Regards
Lita

[Tonto]

Hi Shane,
I am quite happy to be corrected here but from my (not extensive it must be admitted) reading on the matter you could just replace the alkaline batteries with NiCad's as long as you wern't leaving them for months without use.
http://www.ripvan100.com/additional_info.htm
http://www.batteryuniversity.com/index.htm
I'd be interested to hear of any reason not to use NiCad's
Cheers
Mart

[Woz]

Originally Posted by Mart

Hi Shane,
I am quite happy to be corrected here but from my (not extensive it must be admitted) reading on the matter you could just replace the alkaline batteries with NiCad's as long as you wern't leaving them for months without use.
http://www.ripvan100.com/additional_info.htm
http://www.batteryuniversity.com/index.htm
I'd be interested to hear of any reason not to use NiCad's
Cheers
Mart

Slightly dimmer yellower light as Ni-Cads are 1.2V each. But way cheaper in the long run.