solar powered lights as emegency light

[yebo]

^^^ Those things don't last, they're good for 2 or 3 uses then you throw them away. Kaya nga buy 1 take 1 na yan sa ace and handyman dati. The leds don't last.

[WallyWest]

^^^ Those things don't last, they're good for 2 or 3 uses then you throw them away. Kaya nga buy 1 take 1 na yan sa ace and handyman dati. The leds don't last.

Took mine apart when it wouldn't charge anymore. Battery is a battery pack composed of 3 AAA cells that has already leaked. Unbranded and not a single mark if it's NiCd or NiMH.

If you're familiar with the battery packs for cordless phones, then that's what's in those things.

[dr. d]

Took mine apart when it wouldn't charge anymore. Battery is a battery pack composed of 3 AAA cells that has already leaked. Unbranded and not a single mark if it's NiCd or NiMH.

If you're familiar with the battery packs for cordless phones, then that's what's in those things.

that means, replacing them will bring the life of the lantern back.

but i have seen a number of gadgets.
one look at them, and one may come to the conclusion that they are rechargeable. meron pa ngang naka-kabit na mukhang solar panel.
yun pala, ordinary AAA batteries or button cells lang pala ang nakakabit. and the solar panel is just borloloy.

but many of these rechargeable thingees do last. i have a rechargeable omni flashlight purchased some time ago, "on Xmas sale".. despite my not charging it, it has held its charge for over a year.

[WallyWest]

that means, replacing them will bring the life of the lantern back.

Yeah, but those battery packs are unreliable and die easy when overcharged. It also not plug and play - you'll need to solder them.

And since the lanterns apparently don't have any circuitry to protect the batteries, then you'll most likely be replacing them a lot within the lifetime of the lamp.

What I'm trying to say is, it's not worth the expense or the hassle.

[oj88]

Just have flashlights stowed around your home. No need for an emergency light. I always have my Nitecore MH20 EDC. I also have a couple of Nitecore P12s in the house. Family knows where they are, even in the dark. They’re all powered by 18650s and they last a long time, especially when the lights are used at low setting.

If you want an always-ready flashlight that are low maintenance, look for models that can take AA batteries and put Eneloops in them. They can retain as much as 90% capacity even after a year of storage. I have a Mini Maglite LED in the car using Eneloops.