In my experience (yes, I did test a bunch) alkaline
batteries last four times as long as carbon cells. The
Walmart near me, the cheap lantern went from 3.50 to 4.50.
So if the alkaline lantern battery is cheaper than $18, it's
a good deal.

Of course, you can't give an Energizer alkaline lantern
battery to four kids, to play flash light tag out in the
field. So, the cheap lanterns have their uses.

Alkaline batteries last a LOT longer on the shelf, so they
are good for hurricane preps.

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"KC" wrote in message
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On Jun 7, 8:58 pm, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:


For lanten batteries use a PR-12 from terminal to
terminal.


It makes no sense to buy lantern batteries when the
batteries cost
more than a new lantern with battery.

KC