07-01-2021, 06:05 AM
I've become a fan of the Energizer Lithium batteries. Not inexpensive but they seem to last forever, especially in flashlights and stuff that is not used very often.
Example: I bought a Snap-on electric torque wrench more than 10 years ago. It uses 3 AA batteries. I take the batteries out of the wrench after using it (i.e. don't store the batteries in the wrench) but leave the batteries in the case. Have never replaced the batteries.
Example: Harbor Freight use to give away the ubiquitous blue LED flashlights. When the batteries that comes with them die I replace them with Energizer Lithium. Yes, I know I'm putting 3 dollars worth of batteries in a 10 cent flashlight. But the damn thing are much brighter after the change and seem to always work after sitting in the drawer for months ar a time.
Example: I bought a Snap-on electric torque wrench more than 10 years ago. It uses 3 AA batteries. I take the batteries out of the wrench after using it (i.e. don't store the batteries in the wrench) but leave the batteries in the case. Have never replaced the batteries.
Example: Harbor Freight use to give away the ubiquitous blue LED flashlights. When the batteries that comes with them die I replace them with Energizer Lithium. Yes, I know I'm putting 3 dollars worth of batteries in a 10 cent flashlight. But the damn thing are much brighter after the change and seem to always work after sitting in the drawer for months ar a time.