Black Diamond AAA Rechargeable Battery 4 Pack

2020-08-22T20:00:00

It is common practice to tape the end of the battery so they don't short out while in transit / storage (in my backpack. I use a transparent thin tape to cover the negative end, then rip the tape off when I need it. The old ones were lost, so i put in the new ones which worked great until i tried to recharge. It just flashed red. My buddy let me borrow is light to see what I missed. Nothing. Then I noticed the negative end of the battery is bear. I still had tape on the side of the battery. I cleaned that off and now it charges! The battery holder has contact at the end and side of the battery.

Drue

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2019-11-05T19:00:00

This was my 4th Black Diamond product, and I am thrilled with it. Other than opening the package, everything was great. Intuitive, charged quickly, and very bright-a winner for sure.

Zepper

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2017-12-19T19:00:00

I always wonder why these come in packs of 4. For the ReVolt, I only need three and am alway wondering what to do with the extra...

Greg

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2017-11-29T19:00:00

These batteries work great. Plus the whole concept of a rechargeable headlamp is awesome. Especially in conjunction with a solar recharger. But it is a little silly to make us buy four when we can only use three. Especially considering you shouldn't just trash batteries into your local landfill.

Mostly P.

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2017-01-13T19:00:00

I've used a lot of NiMH rechargeable batteries (and NiCad before) as well as other types of rechargeable batteries. Rechargeables make a great deal of sense on an expedition. When combined with a solar roll or panel set up, weight and bulk can be reduced, over time money will be saved by not buying throw-away batteries (and packing so many more of them in as well as out as trash), and this is a good way to reduce carbon footprint. Reuse, repurpose, recycle, and all that great stuff. There are a number of 1000ma AAA batteries available, and even a few 1,100ma ones, but the consumer needs to carefully read labels as often this information is not readily apparent on packaging or on the batteries. It is often in VERY small print, and many batteries are far less than 1000ma. I've noted 300ma rated AAA on the market in a couple of places. An un-cautious consumer might be thinking he or she was saving a lot of money and buying smart, until the very short battery life became apparent. These batteries from Black Diamond have proved very durable for the past 2 winters. As I live in Alaska and we have a lot of darkness in the winters, not to mention cold, my batteries and lightening systems get a workout. The one curious thing that I have noticed with these batteries, is that they do tend to self-discharge a little faster than most that I have used, so beware if they have been left unused for a few weeks in your avy beacon or gps. By the way, ANY new NiMH battery should be fully charged before use out of the package if you want to maximize battery life. Nickel-Metal Hydrate batteries produce 1.2 volts at full charge rather than 1.5 volts. Despite some manufacturers claims, this does not seem to matter on the majority of electronics that I used them in, but occasionally you will find the battery life will be reduced on some types of gadgets that might be more voltage sensitive. Black Diamond: On your webpage, the packaging photo for this item is clearly visible and you can read the Milli-ampere-hour rating on the package, but you should post this number under specifications as well.

Willi

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2016-02-24T19:00:00

I bought 3 packs of these batteries because their advertised capacity (1000 ma-hr) is higher than any other AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries I've encountered. Whether this makes a difference remains to be seen. But, over the years I have purchased numerous other brands of the same battery and this is the first time the batteries came out of the package needing to be charged. Something to heed well if your counting on a fresh new pack of batteries for backup.

John

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2014-12-03T19:00:00

these batteries work well, charge rapidly and hold it well in the cold. An interesting but reasonable extention into the lighting business. Nice, thanks, geo

george

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