alexdrozd
09-23-07, 07:26 AM
Which battery comes closest to the manufacturers claim when the weather turns cold? The Li-Ion or Nimh?
Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Cold Weather Li-Ion vs Nimh
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diff_lock2
09-23-07, 07:31 AM
Just keep your batts warm by strapping them on to your self.
rodrigaj
09-23-07, 09:46 AM
Just keep your batts warm by strapping them on to your self.
Bad idea. Consider what would happen if you are in a crash. This would only work for helmet lights.
Bad idea. Consider what would happen if you are in a crash. This would only work for helmet lights.
chipcom
09-23-07, 10:33 AM
Li-Ion is a better choice for temps under 40F or so, the point where NiMH suffers poor low temperature charge and discharge performance. Because NiMH cells use a water-based electrolyte, the battery becomes sluggish below freezing temperatures.
diff_lock2
09-23-07, 12:51 PM
Bad idea. Consider what would happen if you are in a crash. This would only work for helmet lights.
Your talking about the cables right?
In a crash you would pretty much rip the light off it's mount. unless you make a safety like a magnetic connector half way down the power line.
Your talking about the cables right?
In a crash you would pretty much rip the light off it's mount. unless you make a safety like a magnetic connector half way down the power line.
dekindy
09-23-07, 03:42 PM
Can you put a chemical hand warmer packet against the battery before you strap it on to the frame?
alexdrozd
09-23-07, 06:47 PM
Without doing anything to try to keep the battery warm, which one holds up better to their claims? According to Chipcom he gives the nod to Li-Ion. Does anyone disagree or agree with him?