I detect often, so all my units use rechargeables. I save so much $$$ using them. I just can't imagine going to Costco often to buy alkaline batteries, then just throwing them in the garbage. What are your thoughts?
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Just Curious....How Many Here Use Rechargeable Batteries In Their Metal Detectors? :shrug:
- Thread starter John-Edmonton
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CopyTech99
New member
Oh yes, Rechargeable all the way & then some.
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
Rechargeables all the way with chargers and AA's in the survival bag.
Hi,
I also use rechargeables in all of my detectors.
There is a difference in quality though.
I have found the "eneloop" brand made by Sanyo to be one of the better ones as they have a very low self discharge rate when not in use and keep charge when in use for quite a long time.
Beware of astronomic capacity ratings that some "made in China" brands claim - well over 3500 mA/h in an AA unit - that`s BS
My Classic III uses three 9V cells and I use rechargeables for smoke detectors - they somehow don`t last as long as alkalines, so for that reason I always carry spares.
I even use them in my Pro Pointer.
hh
skookum
I also use rechargeables in all of my detectors.
There is a difference in quality though.
I have found the "eneloop" brand made by Sanyo to be one of the better ones as they have a very low self discharge rate when not in use and keep charge when in use for quite a long time.
Beware of astronomic capacity ratings that some "made in China" brands claim - well over 3500 mA/h in an AA unit - that`s BS
My Classic III uses three 9V cells and I use rechargeables for smoke detectors - they somehow don`t last as long as alkalines, so for that reason I always carry spares.
I even use them in my Pro Pointer.
hh
skookum
vincentvangerven@gmail.com
Member
Eneloops here.
but they are coming. 
Stoof-tabsallday
Well-known member
So you can put lithium AAs that are higher that 1.5 volts?! Seems like they would damage the detectors..
I pay less than $1 for my 9 v and 3/$1 for my AAs so not too worried about it. Just curious. Thought about trying them.
I pay less than $1 for my 9 v and 3/$1 for my AAs so not too worried about it. Just curious. Thought about trying them.
bootyhoundpa
Well-known member
Harb freight rechachables and dollar tree backup batteries..
