The new rechargeable CORE battery is designed for the TIKKA2 - ZIPKA2 line of headlamps. This battery is easily inserted into the headlamp in a few seconds in the place of the three LR03/AAA batteries. It offers an advantage over standard batteries for frequent or intensive headlamp use.
Weight: 30g / 1.1 oz
Cost: £29.99
Petzl Core Rechargeable Battery
The new rechargeable CORE battery is designed for the TIKKA2 - ZIPKA2 line of headlamps. This battery is easily inserted into the headlamp in a few seconds in the place of the three LR03/AAA batteries. It offers an advantage over standard batteries for frequent or intensive headlamp use. It is more economical to use - it pays for itself after four sets of alkaline batteries. The Lithium Ion Polymer technology guarantees a lifetime that is equivalent to 900 regular batteries. The CORE battery makes an efficient contribution to limiting toxic waste in the environment.
OS by Petzl Software
With OS by Petzl software, the CORE battery opens new doors: the OS by Petzl software can simply be installed in your computer and the headlamp connected to it.
It then becomes possible to adjust, in a very intuitive way and with only a few clicks, the battery life of the headlamp or the lighting level (maximum or economic mode) according to your needs.
Discover OS by Petzl, a free download for Mac & PC
Our Verdict
The real benefit is the rechargeable bit - programming the mix of light output versus battery life may be useful to some users who can predict their specific needs - however for most people this will be overkill.
Features
Designed to fit the new TIKKINA2 TIKKA2 ZIPKA2 TIKKA PLUS2 ZIPKA PLUS2 TIKKA XP2 headlamps, the CORE battery is easily inserted in a few seconds.
A standard USB connection allows the CORE battery to be recharged almost anywhere: from a wall plug, a car's cigarette lighter/12V outlet, a solar panel, a portable energy source, a computer, etc.
LED battery charge indicator shows the precise energy level remaining in the CORE battery.
Specification
Weight: 30g / 1.1 oz
Lifetime that is equivalent to 900 regular batteries
3-year guarantee
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