Category: Batteries
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XTAR VC4 Charger Review
XTAR caused quite a stir when they introduced the VC2 charger…which Lightsngear reviewed. Now, they’re hoping for an even bigger splash as the XTAR VC4 charger becomes more widely available. A Well Endowed Package Here’s how the new VC4 arrives at your house. Within its retail ready informative box, is…
XTAR VC2 Lithium Battery Charger Overview
Best AA Batteries for Winter
What are the best AA batteries for winter you ask? Well, the answer may surprise you! And since AA’s are used for so many different applications these days, it only makes sense to make sure they’re usefulness includes extreme temperatures as well. Different Battery Chemistry Before we go any further…
Can You Take a Flashlight on an Airplane?
What is an RCR123 Lithium Battery?
The question, what is an RCR123?, is often asked by newbie rechargeable battery seekers. And with good reason! RCR123 batteries are a terrific and inexpensive alternative to expensive disposable CR123 batteries. How so? Read on. RCR123 Basics It’s a rechargeable battery Its chemical composition is Lithium-ion Its voltage is typically…
Buy Rechargeable Lithium Batteries in 3 Easy Steps!
Beware of Fake Ultrafire 18650 Batteries
When browsing through the Article Library here at Lightsngear, you’ll see a link to the dangers of buying cheap lithium batteries. But of special note, is that the internet is full of merchants selling fake Ultrafire 18650 batteries. This article explains why you need to be EXTRA careful when pondering…
Is A Lithium-ion Protection Circuit Really Needed?
When looking to buy rechargeable lithium batteries, you see some that are marketed as protected, and some that are not. In this case, depending on manufacturer and price, you might want to know; is a Lithium-ion protection circuit really needed in the batteries I’m looking at buying? What Does “Protected”…