Which is better for solar walkway lights, NiCd or Nimh?They had NiCd that have lasted for ten years but some have finally died.
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I have found the NiCd batteries last much longer than the Nimh for solar walkway lights. They absorb the UV better during the day and stay on longer during the night (I've even found the lights still on in the shade in the morning).
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If the NiCd lasted for 10 years I would buy that again, as I think that's a very long time!
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NiCd - they work better in low discharge situations like with solar lights. Plus it's always best to used the type of battery that was in the light before.
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I installed my lights of this type in the spring so I can not answer for snow and cold for these lights. I live on the ICW and mine have been exposed to heat, rain and tropical storm without any problems so far. I have other solar lights on my pier and they usually last about 2 years and they are frequently pounded with salt water spray. I would be surprised if these don't last longer.
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I don't use CND, but it works well with all my gel polishes, so I've no reason to doubt it's performance with CND. Replacement bulbs can easily be found all over Amazon and eBay. Search for 9W 365nm U-bulbs.
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I suspect your AA batteries with capacity of 450mAh are most likely the old NiCd type. But anyway, the solar charger can't tell the difference. It simply charges the batteries at a low current as long as there is sunshine. Batteries with larger capacity (2000mAh) can store more energy, which translates to longer runtime. The LED brightness will be the same since it depends on battery voltage only.
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I don't know about the Niterider but the Cygolite has been great. I have strangers in cars tell me they can see me 1 mile back in broad daylight. It really is a great light. I ride 3-4 times a week before daylight and I can see the reflection of the light way behind me. I have charged twice in the year that I've had it and then only because I thought I ought to. It has never seemed low on charge and I ride 4-9 hours a week with it running the whole time.
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The leds will last year's and years before going out.. if your crafty new leds can be soldered in place, other than that for the price u can throw away and buy new..lol.. I run alot of these units. I haven't had any led go out yet.. and the plants love the spectrums... hope this helps..
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I am almost 100% sure it shipped with the NiMH battery but the previous model that I still have and had to replace the battery before buying this model ( paid 14.99 for a NiCD battery to make it last another 10 years ) did have the NiCD battery. When I talked to the folks at the factory in Eaglesville, PA who fixed my old streamlight flashlight they say the new model might never need a battery if I keep it on charge 24/7 like I did with the older model. Hope this helps
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They last quite a long time, actually. I use NiMH rechargeables, and it's usually several months between recharges.
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Would you tell me the brand of the NiMH batteries you used? I have problems to find suitable ones.
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I have Nite Ize in both a 2-D cell Maglite as well as a 5-C cell. I really have not used them enough to draw an accurate comparison. I do recall that the 5-C cell, when I used it regularly with a halogen bulb, would eat batteries like crazy. The Nite Ize does seem to give a lot more bang for the buck. Sorry I cannot give you a more definitive answer.
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I have two that are about a year and a year and a half old and both are NiCad. The newer ones may well be Li/Ion as the other ones, Dewalt, Porter Cable, etc. are going with Li/Ion.
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I would assume that if the solar light says it can take an NiMH cell, there's no reason you couldn't use these.
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Yes. I've used NiMH batteries from different brands, all without issues. I currently have Eneloops in all my Maglites.
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Most of the reviewers including me used this for oudoor landscaping. I purchased a landscape lights at Home Depot but the quality was really bad, I have to exchanged all of them in 6 months because each one of them the LED went out. I liked the design of the light so I modify all of them. Took everything out & replace it with this socket & ordered a 3 Watt LED from Mygreenpros.com. It's been over 3 months & they're still working every night.
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We're in NorCal and have the solar panels facing the S.W. This time of year, it receives indirect light from 10am-1pm and direct light 1pm-5:20pm [current sunset] We actually have 3 sets. They stay lit from 6pm-3am. This will vary a bit depending on light received to charge the NiCads. We Love Them!
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This is what it says online when I Google your question: NiMH is an improved version of rechargeable batteries, they don't have the memory problem that NiCd's do. The only thing is you will need a special battery charger for them. Since the phone is the charger, then probably not.
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This particular one is whitte, no question. And it works. The link here Solar Powered Self-Contained Super-Bright 60LED Smart Illumination Flood Spot Exterior or Interior Residential or Commercial Building Lighting, Security & Safety Lights (Pure Digital DDC Smart, eLEDing technology by EESGI)