Alkaline Pac vs. Rechargable?

[HaroldILL.]

I was wondering if anybody ever weighed the 2 pacs to see if one was heavier than the other? Just curiuos as every little bit of less weight counts. Thanks.

 

[BH_Landstar_]

My Alkaline pack is heavier than the rechargeable pack, that's because I use 8 Duracell rechargeables in it.

 

[HaroldILL.]

What if the were just regular alkalines?

 

[BH_Landstar_]

That depends on the alkalines, if they are the cheap brand v's the more expensive brand.

The cheap brands tend to weigh less.

 

[DukeOBass]

I can tell you that the Alkaline pack lasts much longer.

 

[Sailorman]

In use I don't notice a difference and I use NIMH rechargeables. Trade packs off in use. Never thought of weighing them!

 

[gunwolf]

are we really worried about a pound or two? my E-trac weighs the same with the energizers in the pack and the rechargeables...just saying....I can't tell the difference can anyone?

 

[Jeff in Pa]

If the weight is an issue for you and the money isn't then load up the Alkaline pack with the eveready Lithiums, the ones that say 4X or 8X on them. Those batteries are much lighter than any Alkalines.

 

[E-TREC-Virginia]

If the weight is an issue for you and the money isn't then load up the Alkaline pack with the eveready Lithiums, the ones that say 4X or 8X on them. Those batteries are much lighter than any Alkalines.

Be careful with these, I received an overload when using them. Note sure if the overload was with my old Whites machine or my E-Trac, but either one, I do not use them anymore.

 

[Critterhunter]

The Energize Lithium non-rechargeables are SUPER light. Yes, they are more expensive but you'll get much longer run times out of them. Only problem is we put them in my friend's Etrac and it gave an over voltage error at power up and shut back down. Now he just runs them a few minutes in a flashlight or something to take the "edge" off the voltage and then they work fine for him.

In terms of running nimhs in the alkaline holder instead of regular AAs....My 2500ma Energizers are lighter than regular AA non-rechargeables. Much lighter in fact, but I don't mess with nimhs or regular AAs in my machines these days. I'm running a 3 cell lipo. Smaller and MUCH lighter than even nimhs, and a lipo doesn't self discharge on the shelf like nimhs or nicads will so it's always ready to rumble.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Not sure about the weight difference but ...

I like to have two battery packs with me in the field - and two of everything else I could possibly need as well - "Two is One and One is None" is a good way to go in this hobby !
So I bought a pair of Duracell Chargers - each comes with 4 AA - NiMh batteries - cost about $17.00 each at Walmart's or Lowe's Home Centers.
If you use your machine often this will save you a lot money in the long run !

*** Note - I bought the standard Duracell Chargers - charging time is 5 to 6 hours - had them for three years now - never any problems.
I've read several places that the Duracell 15 minute "Quick Chargers" will burn batteries out !

HH --- Mark

 

[Critterhunter]

Yes, about a 1 hour charge (1C, or in other words the capacity of the pack is say 2500ma then 2.5 amps MAX) is about as fast as I would push any nimhs or nicads for long life. In fact, when in a rush I'll charge at about 1/2 capacity, so about .1.25 amps for a 2500ma battery, but that said I usually will charge slower at say about 1/3rd to 1/4th the capacity of the pack for long battery life. If a battery is ever getting hot during a charge then for sure you are pushing the charge rate as heat will slowly destroy a battery.

 

[squirrel1]

Yes the lithium are a bit hotter than standard. They are superior in cold weather for longevity. What you can do is mix them. Try 4 or 5 lithium and regular chargeable or rechargeable. That way you won't blow something up and you can hunt longer in cold weather < 40 degrees F.

 

[TheMarshall]

Yes the lithium are a bit hotter than standard. They are superior in cold weather for longevity.

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Try 4 or 5 lithium and regular chargeable or rechargeable. That way you won't blow something up and you can hunt longer in cold weather < 40 degrees F.

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Do not mix any batteries of different capacities or chemistry.​

For instance.....Should any individual battery discharge fully, sooner than its companions in the series arrangement, it will be 'reverse charged'.

 

[rl48off]

Hi Critter I really enjoy your posts....So I would like to ask you the best way to go with my Sov. GT alkaline battery pack I just picked up. The rechargeables are 1.2 v and the case will only holds 8 of these which doesn't bring it up to the 12v needed ???? can you direct me to a site where I can purchase battery's that will work. with the GT pack. Do I really need to meet 12 volts ???

You can e-mail me at RL48off@cfl.rr.com I would really appreciate it. Please try to be specific I'm kinda old.

 

[rl48off]

n/t

 

[Critterhunter]

Hi Critter I really enjoy your posts....So I would like to ask you the best way to go with my Sov. GT alkaline battery pack I just picked up. The rechargeables are 1.2 v and the case will only holds 8 of these which doesn't bring it up to the 12v needed ???? can you direct me to a site where I can purchase battery's that will work. with the GT pack. Do I really need to meet 12 volts ???

You can e-mail me at RL48off@cfl.rr.com I would really appreciate it. Please try to be specific I'm kinda old.

Not really the right forum for Sovereign info. Go to the Sovereign forum and look at the sticky thread at the top of the page for battery info. I'll also send you a PM, and just say that 8 nimhs will work if say 2500ma or higher in capacity and topped off that day or a day or so before the hunt. Others have done that with no run time issues running into the low battery alarm.