Rechargable batteries

[MNCoinhunter]

I am shopping around for NiMH batteries & charger for my Explorer (coming soon) and I noticed that you can get some AA's that go as high as 3000 mAh. Since the standard NiMH packs from Minelab are rated for either 1600 or 1800 mAh, is 3000 too much, or is it's only side effect more battery life/detecting time? I will buy the highest ones possible as long as it won't hurt my detector. What is everybody else using? There are so many different types to choose from. Thanks.

 

[dewcon4414]

McDave go with the longest Mah you can get. It has to do with how long they last before falling off. Thou ive never noticed a difference no matter how low the batteries get like i did on other detectors..... why take a chance. Its the voltage you have to watch.... no lithium.

Dew

 

[MNCoinhunter]

Thanks Dew.

My wife and I were at Wallyworld last night and I had the chance to buy NiMH batteries and a charger. But I decided to just go with the alkaline back-up for now. I have'nt even received the detector yet so we will see how things go after a couple of hunts. My Explorer will be here wednesday, I can hardly sleep...lol !

 

[stasys]

if you getting new explorer you will get new battery too so no point buying another new, but if you want, you can sale new original with charger and buy better capacity like 2500 or 3000 and better --much more better charger for the same money or even cheaper. . Good luck Stasys

 

[markg]

I'm with you man