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Using Lithium Batteries with LED Torches

Using Lithium Batteries with LED Torches

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Limitations on use of AA/LR6 and AAA/LR03 Lithium batteries with headlamps.

This information does not apply to the Petzl e+Lite which was designed to work with CR2032 Lithium batteries.

Lithium batteries are lighter and give longer burn times at low temperature than traditional alkaline batteries.
Recent advances in the performance characteristics of Lithium batteries (especially their higher output during discharge), mean they can cause the lamp to overheat and possibly damage the LEDs.

Therefore we recommend you do not use lithium batteries in any torch that uses LEDs unless the manual specifically advises to (eg Petzl e+lite or Petzl Signal).
Lithium batteries can be used with incandescent bulbs but will reduce their lifespan.

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