Batteries for strobes

Hi,

I couldn't find a conversation about this so please point me in the right direction if there is one so that I don't duplicate threads.

I use a YS-110 and YS-110a strobe.

I was wondering if anyone had any info on batteries to use.

I have 2600 mAh for one and 2000 mAh for the second.

Does anyone know how many discharges I should get from the batteries when the strobe if fired when used on full power mode?

The reason I'm asking is because I have a dive trip coming up where I'd be doing multiple days a day and I'm trying to work out how many spare batteries and chargers to bring along with me. I usually only do one dive a day when at home in Sydney..... so haven't ever run out of power.

Hi,
get two sets of Panasonic Eneloops per strobe and you will be fine.
I use the white ones, not so "strong" but more cycles....
And a charger per strobe ;-))
Normally you will get two dives out for sure, but the third can get to much...
Have fun,
Wolfgang

Hi,

get two sets of Panasonic Eneloops per strobe and you will be fine.

I use the white ones, not so "strong" but more cycles....

And a charger per strobe ;-))

Normally you will get two dives out for sure, but the third can get to much...

Have fun,

Wolfgang

Awesome thanks

Get a Maha 8 battery charger. Best charger i've found and more convenient than 2 chargers when fighting for sockets. Bring 2 sets of eneloops for each strobe plus 2 spares. I've had batteries die on trips, and a single dead battery was enough to stop the strobe.

stop fighting for sockets and bring an extension cord !

It is very important to use a charger that can charge each battery equally. There have been issues with some strobes where each has not been charged equally. I had issues twice due to this. So i now use this charger :

https://www.jaycar.com.au/12vdc-240vac-smart-battery-charger-ni-cd-ni-mh/p/MB3551

Eneloops are your best bet Pro's or the white ones.

Diggy