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Xringer · 06-06-17, 05:13 PM

My kid gave me a cool Camo LED flashlight for Xmas 2015 and the old batteries
have finally gotten too weak to be useful.. (They weren't even alkaline cells).

Since I use a lot of rechargeable nimh AA cells, I decided to use those in my
2 C-Cell flashlight. So, I was about to order some plastic adapters, when
I started reading the reviews.. Some were not good..

So, I used the plastic nozzle parts off an old CPAP mask hose and made two
AA battery holders. AA cells work great in this low current application..

I think you could roll up thin cardboard around AA cells, to form an adapter
for C cell flashlights..

Even if you are going to use plain AA alkaline cells to replace larger C-cells,
it might be worth your time. C-cells prices are going out of sight..
AA cells are pretty good for low current LED lights..

Cheers,
Rich

06-06-17, 05:13 PM	#1
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Do you own a C-Cell flashlight? My kid gave me a cool Camo LED flashlight for Xmas 2015 and the old batteries have finally gotten too weak to be useful.. (They weren't even alkaline cells). Since I use a lot of rechargeable nimh AA cells, I decided to use those in my 2 C-Cell flashlight. So, I was about to order some plastic adapters, when I started reading the reviews.. Some were not good.. So, I used the plastic nozzle parts off an old CPAP mask hose and made two AA battery holders. AA cells work great in this low current application.. I think you could roll up thin cardboard around AA cells, to form an adapter for C cell flashlights.. Even if you are going to use plain AA alkaline cells to replace larger C-cells, it might be worth your time. C-cells prices are going out of sight.. AA cells are pretty good for low current LED lights.. Cheers, Rich Attached Images __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less.. Last edited by Daox; 06-06-17 at 09:30 PM..