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X-TERRA 70
- Thread starter casper
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......Know what I mean. TomBnero_design
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It does really depend on the batteries you're using so there will possibly be some variation. I agree with the above posters that around 30 hours of continuous used is probably what I get too. I'm pretty impressed with this because I can use the detector for at least nine continuous hours per day for three days running. I've spent three day stretches without changing batteries and no earphones. Wearing earphones will apparently increase battery life too. I change my batteries after 3 days use when the indicator shows a half charge remaining. The X-70 has an LCD indicator icon to show if your batteries are Overcharged, Fully Charged or Half/Low Charged.
I have had more than one Prospector tell me that it's sensible to use only fully charged batteries to prevent any odd behavior as the battery reaches it's last ouput. As a result, I replace mine as soon as I see the half-empty Icon on the LCD. Another prospector I once met was using a larger Minelab and he didn't fully charge his battery (I think he said there was no indicator on it to show if it had charged). He said he wished his machine took AAs because he could pick up a fresh set when he stopped for fuel.
I am using the Everedy Energizer batteries. Bought a slab of them and haven't finished them all yet!
I have had more than one Prospector tell me that it's sensible to use only fully charged batteries to prevent any odd behavior as the battery reaches it's last ouput. As a result, I replace mine as soon as I see the half-empty Icon on the LCD. Another prospector I once met was using a larger Minelab and he didn't fully charge his battery (I think he said there was no indicator on it to show if it had charged). He said he wished his machine took AAs because he could pick up a fresh set when he stopped for fuel.
I am using the Everedy Energizer batteries. Bought a slab of them and haven't finished them all yet!
topknocker
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have you ever tried those energizer lithium batteries. they cost twice as much as the regular energizers, but or suppose to last 7 times longer. that's what they say on the package anyway. never used any of them, but would be well worth the cost if they lasted like they claim! they say they are for high-tech devices. i consider the x-terra to fall in that catagory.
I stay away from high powered batteries and stick to standard alkaline batteries. I have no problem with power consumption using earphones or not. As stated in the manual stay away from rechargable lithium ion batteries as they will exceed the 8 volt limit. The following batteries are fine for all X-terras.
1.5 V Alkaline
1.5 V Carbon
1.5 V Lithium (non-rechargeable)
1.2 V NiMH (rechargeable)
1.2 V NiCad (rechargeable)
Cheers!
1.5 V Alkaline
1.5 V Carbon
1.5 V Lithium (non-rechargeable)
1.2 V NiMH (rechargeable)
1.2 V NiCad (rechargeable)
Cheers!
topknocker
New member
these batteries are not rechargeable. they are energizer e2 lithium batteries that are suppose to last 7 times longer than standard alkaline batteries. they cost twice as much. just wondering if anybody has ever used them. man don't you read before answering a post, i never said anything about rechargeable batteries.
topknocker
New member
sorry, got alot on my mine from work.
wondering about these here.
http://www.energizer.com/products/hightech-batteries/lithium/Pages/lithium-batteries.aspx
wondering about these here.
http://www.energizer.com/products/hightech-batteries/lithium/Pages/lithium-batteries.aspx
stewartlittle
New member
The e2 lithiums are very good batteries.I have only used them in my flash for my camera,but they last ALOT longer than alkalines.But when they start to go weak,thats it.They use full power to the end of life and then drop dead.Example,the recycle time is 4 seconds,it would remain 4 seconds for the life of the batteries and when it lagged to 5 or 6 seconds thats it,no more juice.Alkalines would gradually slow to 6-8-10-12 seconds.
nero_design
New member
Do NOT use E2 / Lithiums if you can help it. The X-Terra 70 is not happy to accept overvolt batteries yet the same batteries work wonders in digital cameras etc. If you do use such a battery, you may find that the detector will give you a battery warning and may even fail to function if the battery is fully charged and prone to spiking.
I use E2 Batteries in a variety of laser devices and have found that they tend to over-volt and power spike. The X-70 manual states that this detector is actually sensitive to overvolted batteries. The milliamp discharge is consistently higher in the E2s compared to regular Energizers and they tend to spike. I doubt that they would damage the X-70 but that's just my opinion.... I prefer the regular Energizers for this reason.
[size=medium]/Made about 3 or 4 Energizer commercials when working in VFX. Highly recommended batteries which I personally use.[/size]
I use E2 Batteries in a variety of laser devices and have found that they tend to over-volt and power spike. The X-70 manual states that this detector is actually sensitive to overvolted batteries. The milliamp discharge is consistently higher in the E2s compared to regular Energizers and they tend to spike. I doubt that they would damage the X-70 but that's just my opinion.... I prefer the regular Energizers for this reason.
[size=medium]/Made about 3 or 4 Energizer commercials when working in VFX. Highly recommended batteries which I personally use.[/size]
Hi Guys,
I have been using these batteries since they were released and they cake walk over the opposition. Like anything its horses for courses and if you dont try you will never will have the answer. I bought 2 sets of eneloop 2000mAh batteries and chargers which sell here in oz for $30 with 4 batteries in each pack .
They are a composition of alkaline and nmh. and come fully charged in the pack when you buy them AND DO NOT SELF DISCHARGE AT THE RATE OF TRADITIONAL NIMH BATTERIES WHICH IS AROUND ONE PERCENT PER DAY. Sanyo claims eneloop batteries retain 85% of total charge after one year of non use and as such it has "realised a rechargeble battery that can challenge dry cell batteries in user friendliness by making use possibly immediately after use.
Compared in a digital camera test dry cell batteries sanyo eneloop batteries lasted over four times longer and are environmentally friendly in their material selection and are recycable.I just love them they just keep going on and on.
Regards Pinpointa Down Under In Oz.
I have been using these batteries since they were released and they cake walk over the opposition. Like anything its horses for courses and if you dont try you will never will have the answer. I bought 2 sets of eneloop 2000mAh batteries and chargers which sell here in oz for $30 with 4 batteries in each pack .
They are a composition of alkaline and nmh. and come fully charged in the pack when you buy them AND DO NOT SELF DISCHARGE AT THE RATE OF TRADITIONAL NIMH BATTERIES WHICH IS AROUND ONE PERCENT PER DAY. Sanyo claims eneloop batteries retain 85% of total charge after one year of non use and as such it has "realised a rechargeble battery that can challenge dry cell batteries in user friendliness by making use possibly immediately after use.
Compared in a digital camera test dry cell batteries sanyo eneloop batteries lasted over four times longer and are environmentally friendly in their material selection and are recycable.I just love them they just keep going on and on.
Regards Pinpointa Down Under In Oz.
Do you have to buy the batteries with the charger or can you just buy the batteries by themselves? I hate throwing things away and would rather use rechargables if they held their charge and lasted as long as alkies. I suppose in the long run, you make out ahead cost-wise by doing the recharge thing. Ron