Regarding Dorcy 41-1467

[Corleone]

I have bought Dorcy 41-1467 as a back up and i have a few questions:

Q1: can i use rechargable batteries on them? or just the normal single use battery?

if yes, can you give more details as to what capacity, type, model, power should i be aiming at?

Q2: i understand i have to disconnect the batteries if not in use. can i keep the batteries in the cartridge while its not connected or shall i remove the battries from the cartridge also?

Q3: according to PADI, if im not mistaken, lights has to be disassembled after each dive and that it should be assembled before the next dive. is that really practical? because this way, O-rings will dry out and be vulnerable to cuts !!

thankx in advance, i have sent a similar enquiry to Dorcy about 10 days ago, got no replay untill today, guess i know what to do with the light if something came up.

 

[SlvrDragon50]

Assuming that is the 220 lumen light, I use 6 eneloop batteries with mine without issue. I don't remove my batteries either, and they usually hold a charge just fine. Just remember to inspect the o-rings before diving.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

For once I kinda agree with PADI. On some lights. The Dorcy's happen to be one of those. At least if you plunk duracells in them. Duracells off gas over time and I have had end caps blow a few feet as I was unscrewing it do to the pressure build up over a few days when I forgot to loosen them. As for the orings drying out that's why you rinse, dry, and relube them each time before putting them away.

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[Corleone]

what about the battries? can i use rechargable ? or am i limited to the nonrechargable battries only ?

thankx for he reply

 

[WeldonDowd]

The Eneloops mentioned above are rechargeable.

 

[Corleone]

well, English is not my first language so, i thought " eneloop " is a slang

my eyes kinda used to snap Enigizer and Duracell off the shelf, not sure if i ever saw eneloop in the local market!!

i notice there is a different in the mAh!! should i get any AAA " might be eneloop " or should i aim for some mAh ratings ?

 

[SlvrDragon50]

eneloop is a brand. They're the best rechargeables on the market right now AFAIK.