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Who knows about batteries?
I'd like to get some rechargable batteries for a torch. It's takes C cell.

Would there be any disadvantage in getting an AA to C cell converter (so that I can use the AA NiMH cells I already have) or would I get more brightness/burntime out of rechargable c cells.

The highest capacity rechargable c cells I can find without looking too hard is 2600 mAh. Does this sound about right?

If you've seen the goodman handle thread, I'm sure you can guess what I'm up to

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I'd like to get some rechargable batteries for a torch. It's takes C cell.

Would there be any disadvantage in getting an AA to C cell converter (so that I can use the AA NiMH cells I already have) or would I get more brightness/burntime out of rechargable c cells.

The highest capacity rechargable c cells I can find without looking too hard is 2600 mAh. Does this sound about right?

If you've seen the goodman handle thread, I'm sure you can guess what I'm up to

Cheers

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burntime may be slightly longer with C cells but brightness won't be affected. youm may end up wrecking the AA cells if you over work em. the C cells at 2600mAh are fairly good as most AA are about the 1700 - 2100 mark, you can get higher but the cost goes astronomical.

I would buy the c cells but i like playing with new things
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I got some 5000mAH C Cells for my Light Cannon from here.

Also got one of their smart chargers and made up a battery pack connector. Pretty good to deal with.
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how do they affect the performance of your light cannon? am really interested.

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They're excellent. I get about 4 hours burntime, and it takes about 3 hours to charge. Looking at the site, they're now offering a shrink wrapped LC100 pack here

I don't use it much now due to a shiny new Solus torch, but as a video light it's second to none.
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I got some 5000mAH C Cells for my Light Cannon from here.

Also got one of their smart chargers and made up a battery pack connector. Pretty good to deal with.
excellent find I have lots of stuff that will benefit from these.

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Just found these on flea bay, any thoughts?

2 5500 mAh C Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Rechargable on eBay, also Other Rechargeable Batteries, Rechargeable Batteries, Batteries Battery Chargers, Consumer Electronics (end time 25-Mar-08 16:57:04 GMT)
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