I posted something similar a while back on another forum, and since it recently came up in another thread, I thought I'd give SB a crack at it as I still haven't made my decision (not enough diving!).
I am considering switching to rechargeable batteries in my backups (Salvo Rats). I feel that the original reasoning of crappy rechargeables to justify disposables is no longer valid and the rechargeables available now are reliable. The initial idea is to use NiMH batteries and pop them on the charger before the dive, just like I do with my primary light packs.
If I do go rechargeable, I am toying with the idea of turning the lights on and leaving them on the entire dive. I have heard of quite a few failures resulting from turning the light on underwater, so if the lights stayed on the whole dive, these problems would be eliminated.
Please discuss, thanks.
I am considering switching to rechargeable batteries in my backups (Salvo Rats). I feel that the original reasoning of crappy rechargeables to justify disposables is no longer valid and the rechargeables available now are reliable. The initial idea is to use NiMH batteries and pop them on the charger before the dive, just like I do with my primary light packs.
If I do go rechargeable, I am toying with the idea of turning the lights on and leaving them on the entire dive. I have heard of quite a few failures resulting from turning the light on underwater, so if the lights stayed on the whole dive, these problems would be eliminated.
Please discuss, thanks.