Facewest: Petzl Core Battery

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Full Description

The Petzl Core battery is a high capacity rechargeable Lithium Ion battery which is compatible with all Petzl hybrid torches. It is recharged directly through the integrated USB port and includes an indicator light showing the remaining burn time.

Compatible Torches are: Actik & Actik Core, Tactikka+, Tactikka+ RGB, Tactikka, Tikka, Zipka and Tikkina.

Please note: previous generation Petzl headtorches are not compatible with the Core battery.

Battery Performance on Petzl Hybrid Torches

When using AAA batteries the light will gradually dim, so despite the long burn times the light level is not constant and you're likely to want to change the batteries well before the given burn times is reached. When using the Core battery Petzl's hybrid torches act like a regulated lamp giving you a constant light level for the specified burn time. The Core battery is more economical for frequent and intensive use but requires charging. The AAA batteries are better for occasional and less critical use.

Burn times vary between torch models.

Petzl Core Features

Simple universal charging via the USB port
Charge indicator on the battery
Indicator light for remaining burn time
Performs well at low temperatures
Compatible with all Petzl Hybrid headtorches

Recharge time:: 3h
Battery:: 1250 mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
Weight:: 23g

Reviews

4.71/5 Stars out of 7 Reviews

Petzl Core Battery

5

Mark Norbury

I have used a Petzl Core battery now for 11 years as part of my job; so it's in daily use. It has been recharged several hundred times and it still works well as a battery besides the charging port being well worn and needing a wiggle to get it charging. So this newer battery should be good for years of constant use too.

Petzl Core Battery Review

5

richard heard

This is a great item. It's new, so sadly I cannot comment on longevity after many charging cycles, but at the moment - it's holding its charge well. The pay off for the Core is that it adds a bit of bulk to the head-torch. I'm using a Tikka XP2 which barely fit into the little Petzl pod case anyway, with the Core - it just doesn't fit at all. You could get away with forcing it in a few times, but the zip won't hold out too long if you do. Luckily, I had a bigger case going spare which holds the torch, lead and a spare set of batteries (because I'm a bloke, and everything comes in useful one day - so lets have none of this throwing it away nonsense. And yes, I've kept the pod case). Extra bulk aside, it'll save a fortune in Duracells which is good for planet and pocket. Facewest, as always, brilliant to deal with. Happy New Year !

Petzl Core Battery Review

5

Tim Chalmers

Bought it as a spare so when on multi-day trips I would still be OK. It is a breeze to charge, and very easy to swap the batteries in the Petzl Tikka 2 XP Core, takes about 10 seconds.

Petzl Core Battery Review

5

Martin H

Doing your bit for the planet has never been so easy ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢ "šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ the Core rechargeable battery fits into the headtorch mountings nice and easily between the part attached to the elastic headband and the LED assembly, so it adds a tiny bit of volume to the whole thing. That said, the greater bulk is barely noticeable and of course it saves you the weight of 3 AAA batteries so the overall difference feels negligible, beyond having something you can charge at the convenience of your PC or even (with the right adapter) from the lighter socket in the car while on your way to the hills to do something a bit more interesting.

Petzl Core Battery Review

5

Tony

I already had a petzl aktic headtorch and it's excellent. I realised the core battery would be a good idea - no more dead batteries to dispose of, better performance and a weight saving too. The core is nice and neat, easy to charge with wee green and red lights to tell you what the charge status is. The usb seems to be the same as other USB - mini usb cables so not specific to the battery, a good detail if you manage to mislay it.

Petzl Core Battery Review

3

John Terry

In the rough and tumble of outdoor usage and recharging, the USB connector can become loose making it difficult to connect and charge reliably.

Petzl Core Battery Review

5

Fred Shaw

Replacement 'standby' battery for one that has just 'died'. They are used daily during the year, apart from Summer, seven days a week. Reliable and powerful we like them!