Good quality batteries = more Tejon power ???

[SkiWhiz]

Not sure if I read that battery quality makes a big difference with the Tejon on this forum or somewhere else. I have been trying to find where I read it but haven't had any luck. Anyways I have read that good quality batteries can bring out the beast in the Tejon. I just got a Tejon, had some new cheap Dollar Store alkalines so I put them in and they seem to work fine. Next time I am going to try some Energizers or Duracells and see if they make any difference. I figure that if 8 AA batteries are putting out 12 volts they should work the same no matter what brand they are. Some might last longer than others, thats my guess. Thanks! Steve.

 

[fir469]

The main difference between dollar store "Heavy Duty" batteries and true 5-6$ alkalines is battery life... The "Heavy Duty" batteries are made for low draw items, like alarm clocks and remote controls.

 

[SkiWhiz]

The main difference between dollar store "Heavy Duty" batteries and true 5-6$ alkalines is battery life... The "Heavy Duty" batteries are made for low draw items, like alarm clocks and remote controls.

I was talking about Dollar Store alkalines compared to name brands not Dollar Store Heavy Duty. I know that Heavy Duty batteries won't last long, I never use them in anything. I went into town this morning and got a 8 pack of Duracell's, I am going early this evening on a quick hunt (if all goes right) and try them out in the Tejon. Will let you all know how things go when I return. Steve.

 

[Moonlightrick]

Skiwhiz, I think you might mean this site. Scroll down, it's titled "The Tejon and batteries from Andy". Hope it helps. Rick

http://www.garysdetecting.co.uk/tejon.htm

 

[SkiWhiz]

Skiwhiz, I think you might mean this site. Scroll down, it's titled "The Tejon and batteries from Andy". Hope it helps. Rick

http://www.garysdetecting.co.uk/tejon.htm

Thanks for the link Rick, enjoyed reading the page.

 

[SkiWhiz]

Tried the Tejon with the Duracell batteries for a short hunt, it worked well but I don't think it worked any different than it did with the cheaper alkaline batteries.

 

[JB(MS)]

Metal detectors have voltage regulators that reduce the voltage going to the board. Most detectors that use 8 AA's have voltage regulators that reduce the voltage to 8 volts, and most detectors that use a 9 volt battery regulate it down to 6 volts. If the voltage regulators are working properly the detector doesn't know, or care, whether high dollar premium batteries or dollar store batteries are installed. The only difference will be how long the batteries last. For the last few years I've been using Sunbeam batteries in all my detectors. The local Dollar Tree stores sell a pack of eight AA's or a two pack of 9 volt batteries for a dollar, and although they don't last as long as Energizers they only lack three to four hours lasting as long. I use a lot of batteries, and if I'm gonna pay 6 times as much for premium batteries they should last 6 times longer instead of only three or four hours.

 

[joe dirt_1]

i have never had any luck using cheap batteries in my detectors. the cheapies are hard to get out of the detector sometimes cause they swell up or something. energizers pretty much slide right out when i change them plus if i forget to take extra batteries the cheap ones will go dead on me everytime half way through a hunt...never fails. so i buy the expensive batteries when i need batteries.......... roger

 

[fowlercharles]

n/t

 

[silversmith]

I say......... "Roger" Roger!

 

[BarberBill]

I've always used name brand "good quality" alkalines in my detectors with good results and good live. As mentioned earlier detectors have a voltage regulator and as long as the voltage is above the cutoff point, the performance should be optimum and consistent. I do believer in changing my batteries before they run clear down, however.
My two bits.
BB

 

[chuck ky]

why do they call them heavy duty if there no good for heavy duty use.

 

[Monkeywrangler22]

I like the Energizer Industrial alkalines in my Cibola.