Posted by: ireckon
Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/13/12 06:09 PM
These are the only such cases I've found on the Internet:
http://goinggear.com/aluminum-waterproof-bunker-capsule-pill-fob-black.htmlhttp://www.edcgear.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CC049The first one is sold out and the second one costs $27 US to be delivered to my home. I know one of these cases is not hard to make. However, with the advent of single cell flashlights, one would think I'd have a selection of 100 different variations, each costing no more than a few bucks.
Posted by: Phaedrus
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/13/12 08:48 PM
Countycomm in the US has those Delrin containers as well. BatteryJunction has battery cases but they're conventional plastic boxes, not tubes.
Posted by: Russ
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/13/12 08:52 PM
I have the Countycomm for both AA and CR123A batteries. They do the job.
Posted by: haertig
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/13/12 09:02 PM
A "keychain battery case for single AA battery"?
Don't they call that "a flashlight"?!
Posted by: ireckon
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/13/12 09:43 PM
I found it at Countycomm.com.
http://www.countycomm.com/batterylocker.htmlIt's $21 with tax and shipping. I'll make my own.
Posted by: haertig
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/14/12 12:32 AM
That's why I alluded to the "Gerber keychain battery locker" above.
http://www.gerbergear.com/Essentials/Lights/Green-Infinity-Flashlight_22-80010Looks pretty close to the one from CountyComm, except with more, uhm, functionality.
Posted by: Russ
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/14/12 12:58 AM
Yep, Gerber got a winner when they bought CMG Equipment and got the Infinity Ultra with it. It was my first regulated LED light and I have a few. Simple, and so far all are still working as designed. Using one of these as a battery case is not a bad idea, although I believe the delrin case is a tad more waterproof than an Infinity with the cap screwed out to ensure no battery drain; dunno, the Infinity is fairly tight, supposedly waterproof to a depth of 10 feet.
Posted by: Phaedrus
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/14/12 06:39 AM
You could probably press one of those aluminum key fob containers into service as a battery holder for a couple bucks. Most of them are waterproof and sealed with an O-ring.
Posted by: bacpacjac
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/14/12 10:49 AM
A "keychain battery case for single AA battery"?
Don't they call that "a flashlight"?!
haha. I was thinking the same thing, but I'm guessing the case is meant to be waterproof?
Posted by: spuds
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/14/12 01:58 PM
Not sure how I like it,but interesting concept and thread.
Posted by: ireckon
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/14/12 05:09 PM
I've thought about the extra flashlight idea. I have a Fenix LD15 and have not been able to find a smaller AA flashlight out there. The only problem is this method eliminates the guaranteed freshness of the battery. For example, someone might come around and play with that flashlight, unbeknownst to me. Or I will play around with the flashlight because, well, it's there. I suppose I could disable the flashlight, but then I might as well just use a case... decisions, decisions.
Posted by: Phaedrus
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/14/12 09:08 PM
For example, someone might come around and play with that flashlight, unbeknownst to me. Or I will play around with the flashlight because, well, it's there. I suppose I could disable the flashlight, but then I might as well just use a case... decisions, decisions.
Hahaha! That's me, too. I could never have a "spare" light and expect myself not to flash people in the eyes with it!
Posted by: chaosmagnet
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/16/12 12:26 AM
There are some very nice inexpensive keychain flashlights out there, and in my case I use them to carry my spare AAA batteries.
Posted by: jshannon
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 11/17/12 01:06 AM
An alternative is a tylenol cylinder container and duct tape for waterproofness. No keychain thingy, but you could probably make one or just put it in a pouch. Who needs all the keychain-able items anyway ; )
Posted by: xbanker
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 12/04/12 02:47 AM
$13.90
including shipping, and his service is unbeatable
here.
No connection. Just long-time customer who values alternative to CC.
Posted by: ireckon
Re: Keychain battery case for single AA battery - 12/04/12 03:39 AM
$13.90
including shipping, and his service is unbeatable
here.
No connection. Just long-time customer who values alternative to CC.
Yes! I got the Delrin battery locker (and other stuff) from there already. It's on my key chain right now. It's a nice specialty item for a person who prefers a single-cell flashlight.