Old light... New battery?
09-20-07 | 12:34 PM
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Old light... New battery?
I have an old Cygolight that is powered by 6 "D-cell" batteries........ I know the new Cygo light plugs into my light but is the watt. or amps to much? I am curious as it would be nice to have a back-up battery..etc!!
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09-20-07 | 01:05 PM
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Depends on the voltage. Check with Cygo. Your system, if you are correct about the number of cells, is 7.2V for NiCd or NiMH.
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09-20-07 | 03:22 PM
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Don't worry, I thought the same thing until I realized that there aren't any 9V systems that I could think of out there.
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09-20-07 | 03:42 PM
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That's true, but was the original light designed for alkaline or rechargeables? In any case, the light will be brighter at 9V and still be operating at a safe voltage. Batteryspace.com has both 8.4V and 9.6V nimh packs, either of these would work fine (as would a 7.2V pack)
09-20-07 | 03:53 PM
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That's true, but was the original light designed for alkaline or rechargeables? In any case, the light will be brighter at 9V and still be operating at a safe voltage. Batteryspace.com has both 8.4V and 9.6V nimh packs, either of these would work fine (as would a 7.2V pack)
Most of the Cygo systems I've ever seen are rechargeable. All battery has a very nice 4500 mAh RC car battery for around $30.
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09-21-07 | 01:31 PM
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I am not certain what you are asking? Do you have a current battery and plug? Does your current light have a jack? Regardless, I have two cygolites. One charger says 7.2 and the other says 6 volt. They both have the same plugs and both power "6 volt" systems.
