Battery Questions

[IndianaSmith]

I've been wondering a few things regarding batteries & detectors. Here's a "run-down" of my questions:

1- How much of a role did battery type/size/cost play in the purchase of your MD, if any?

2- Do you use throw-aways or rechargable.

3- If rechargables, is it a battery "pack" that is specific for your MD, or the more generic, rechargable AA, 9v, or whatever your MD calls for?

4- Again, if you use the generic-type (of rechargables), what brand, and do you feel they hold a charge as well as throw-aways?


I haven't tried any of the rechargable type (like AA, C, D, 9v) for years, but wasn't overly impressed with them back then. I'm sure however their performance has had to improve over the years, atleast I'd think.

Smitty

 

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[Farmercal]

1- How much of a role did battery type/size/cost play in the purchase of your MD, if any? None - but I like the fact that the Xterra 70 only used 4 AAs.

2- Do you use throw-aways or rechargable. Rechargable exclusively.

3- If rechargables, is it a battery "pack" that is specific for your MD, or the more generic, rechargable AA, 9v, or whatever your MD calls for? Battery pack with AAs in it for Explorer, batteries for Xterra, and sealed battery pack for the Excalubur with alkaline pack as back up (not used yet).

4- Again, if you use the generic-type (of rechargables), what brand, and do you feel they hold a charge as well as throw-aways? I use sony NIHM because I have a charger that charges 4 of them in 10-15 minutes. I just bought 8 hybrids to see if the really hold the charge longer. We shall see.

 

[luvsdux]

The hybrids do hold their charge longer. Been pleased with them.
Bill

 

[cosmic]

I've been using AA Akaline rechargables.. Seem to last a long time, and when fresh put out 12 volts..

 

[johnnycat]

Been thinking about the rechargables for a while but I read sometime back that they didn't recharge to 12 volts or hold the charge as long as regular batteries. Maybe its time to try them.

 

[cosmic]

Most don't.. Only the rechargable ALKALINE.. 1.5 volt like the regular non-rechargable AA are... Most AA rechargable are 1.2 volts X 8 to make a 9.6 volt pack which is the same as the rechargable NiHM and NiCad packs..

 

[IndianaSmith]

So what's the "hybrid"? Is it the latest edition of rechargables?

Smitty

 

[strike it rich]

Hmm looks like on of my lists of questions only more sensible

 

[cosmic]

I believe the hybrid is a non-rechargable lithium based battery that outlast regular non-rechargable alkaline batteries by close to half..

 

[Farmercal]

I believe the hybrid is a non-rechargable lithium based battery that outlast regular non-rechargable alkaline batteries by close to half..

cosmic, not true. Hybrid batteries can be recharged just like NIMH batteries, they just don't start loosing voltage like NIMH the second the charging stops. I still like NIMH batteries and use them but if the Hybrids hold their charge while setting in my garage for a week, I may start using them exclusively. I am also interested in learning more about the rechargeable alkaline batteries for my Excalibur.

 

[cosmic]

What type of battery are they and brand?? LiMag, LiPo?

 

[cosmic]

I found the rayovac hybrid AA is a NiMH battery and looks interesting..1.2 volts and rechargeable over 500 times, also slower voltage drop in use and at rest.. Also can be charged on any AA charger..Reasonably priced too.. I think I'll grab some and compare to the rechargeable alkaline I have now.. Thanks Farmercal..

 

[~MetalDigger~]

I'm using Duracell Rechargeable 2650mah I have like 30 of theses batteries, and I use a 1 hour quick charger. I just recently bought 2 packs of these new 4 per pack. $20.00 for my ace.

I also rotate my Batteries during charge, once the green charging light on my chargers stops flashing, and stays green. I rotate the batteries clockwise in my charger, 4 times, to make sure they are balanced, ie same amount of juice in each battery, and some times I check them with a volt meter.

 

[IndianaSmith]

I found the rayovac hybrid AA is a NiMH battery and looks interesting..1.2 volts and rechargeable over 500 times, also slower voltage drop in use and at rest.. Also can be charged on any AA charger..Reasonably priced too.. I think I'll grab some and compare to the rechargeable alkaline I have now.. Thanks Farmercal..

Cosmic- If you have a link, please post it. If you bought them local, where at (what store)?

Marty- Have you noted roughly how many hours of hunting time you get from them?

Smitty

 

[~MetalDigger~]

Nope I just put in four fresh ones, and off I go. When I notice one bar on the battery meter is missing. I change. Then when I get home they go back into the charger to get balanced and charged.

I do know I can hunt all day with two sets. And I'm pretty sure it will run four hours on one set none stop, with plenty of juice to go.

So it basically stays fully charged all the time. I have only had mine to get down to two bars one time, on one set of re chargable Duracell's, they are only 1.2 volts, but 2250mah each. My Duracell's Supposed to recycle up to 1000 times. Also I have been using these same battery's for over a year in various electronics, and would notuse any other battery's.

 

[IndianaSmith]

Thanks Marty. Now, for anyone who knows more about all this rechargable battery business than me (lol, which would be about anyone ), "in general", will rechargables not hold a charge for nearly the same length of time as throw-away alkalines? The Ace 250 claims 30-40 hours on a set, I don't get that, but I replace them at 2 bars, so I probably get 20"ish".

Smitty

 

[WV Hillbilly]

If you google rechargable batteries you'll find sites that explain the different batteries in detail . HH

 

[IndianaSmith]

If you google rechargable batteries you'll find sites that explain the different batteries in detail . HH

I understand that, but was wanting to hear about their specific application(s) with detectors & the advice of those who've compared the 2.

Smitty

 

[~MetalDigger~]

If you buy a Duracell charger, or other brand, with four rechargeable battery's. Price about $20.00 Then if you need more battery's get 4 for $10.00 recharge between 500-1000 times. You cant go wrong.

And yes I do believe the Duracell 2250mah nimh's last longer than the trow away ones.

 

[cosmic]

http://www.rayovacdirect.com/pc-35933-98-rayld715-4-rayovac-nimh-hybrid-aa-4-pack.aspx
Walmart and ebay has them also.. The juice alkaline I found on ebay last as long if not longer than the regular disposiable and these new hybrid should also..
Ray