Batteries for my Maglite

[Tim O]

My Maglite torch needs new batteries, 3 x C type. So I look on www.batterystation.co.uk, plenty of choice and the choice is bewildering - different manufacturers, and categories variety such as high power , long life , industrial , etc., from the same brand all at various price points.

So, question, are they really different or is this the simply marketing, conning the punter into paying more than he needs to.

Anyone able to enlighten me? Do they have different characteristics?

[Mr Squarekins]

Duracell. Done.

[Olivergt]

Panasonic/eneloop would be my recommendation.

[Sway]

Tim O said:

My Maglite torch needs new batteries, 3 x C type. So I look on www.batterystation.co.uk, plenty of choice and the choice is bewildering - different manufacturers, and categories variety such as high power , long life , industrial , etc., from the same brand all at various price points.

So, question, are they really different or is this the simply marketing, conning the punter into paying more than he needs to.

Anyone able to enlighten me? Do they have different characteristics?

They will have different characteristics. Based on materials quality, processing, etc.

Ultimately, it's fine margins, but it does make a difference.

[Danns]

https://www.xtar.cc/product/xtar-c-1-5v-clr-7200-u...

I have a couple of sets of the AA ones.

Brilliant things, should be a long time until you need to buy any more.

[shtu]

My experience of Duracell is poor, to the extent that I've had several hundred quid in compensation from them for damage caused by leaky Kirkland-branded Duracell batteries.

My current choice is Varta,

Have you considered modern rechargeable batteries? (edit, like the ones posted above)

Edited by shtu on Thursday 12th November 20:54

[EW109]

shtu said:

Have you considered modern rechargeable batteries?

Or buying a rechargeable torch - such as one of the excellent Clulite ones:

https://clulite.co.uk/

[OutInTheShed]

Mr Squarekins said:

Duracell. Done.

years ago I designed something which ran from an AA battery.
At the time, Duracell had the best capacity, which was important.
They have never been great at not leaking long term though.

I've just bought a £3 torch from ebay, it works, ordered two more.

If you get through a lot of batteries, then lithium rechargeable is the way to go.
If you want to keep it 'just in case' for the next few years, maybe alkaline is still better, but I'm not sure which brand is best for not leaking.
In another life, I could have suggested a comically expensive lithium primary cell with a 10 year storage life.