Can I replace the 3x AA alkalines with a rechargeable lithium battery?
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Hi F. Austin, good question. The battery holder that comes with the flashlight only fits 3 x AA alkaline batteries. A rechargeable lithium cell would need to have the same size dimensions as the battery holder as well as the same voltage range (3.6V to 4.5V) as the 3 alkaline batteries in series. Generally single lithium cells have a voltage range of 3.2V to 4.2V, which isn't too far off from what it needs to be to operate the flashlight. The main concern is mechanical, is the cell long enough or too long and making sure the cell has a large enough diameter to not move around in the handle. I've never tried it so it would be completely experimental.
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Several thousand pictures on high-end alkaline batteries. Don't use cheap batteries or rechargeables--Good Luck!!
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You can use Alkalines, Lithium or NiMH rechargable batteries. The size is AA (4)
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Yes, you can use the 3.7v. I use a rechargeable 3.7v, and it actually produces a brighter light than a standard AA lithium.
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No. You can use regular rechargeable batteries. Nice little kit though. Takes two AA batteries about 3 hours to recharge.
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2x AA/LRG Alkaline Batteries (Ni-MH and Lithium batteries can also be used)
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Dear Buyer ,You can use "AA" Alkaline battery with this battery case , Not Lithium cells.
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Takes 2 standard AA Alkaline Batteries -but- Rechargeable NiMH Batteries will work too.
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Yes. I use the rechargeable batteries as the primary power source and carry some AAs as a backup.
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Yes Alyce, you may use these in any appliance or device that accommodates AA cells; however, it is best to reserve lithium cells for devices and appliances or devices such as digital cameras, portable CD players, smoke and CO2 detectors or those that continually draw current. I would use less expensive alkaline AA cells for more decorative appliances.
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I just use alkaline batteries. I am not sure about rechargeable batteries. Sorry.
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Yes, these radio can use AA alkaline batteries - see link to Cobra website & scroll down to see spec. sheet:https://cobra.com/detail/cxt345-walkie-talkie-23-mile-radio.cfm
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I used alkaline batteries and have not had to replace yet-bought about four months ago. Rechargeable should be fine. No screwdriver needed-easy to replace.
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Yes. You can replace with rechargeable or alkaline batteries easily. Do not try to recharge alkaline batteries. They would only be used to recharge a cell phone or something similar. Rechargeable batteries have many cycles before they have to be replaced. They are environmentally friendly. I did not feel that the solar charge feature worked well. The USB cord plugged into external power, works best.
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No, you can only use the windfire rechargeable batteries they are much larger than AA's.
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NiMH batteries are reuseable - for this one $6 shot = about a dozen AA alkalines over 4 charges e.g. http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Instant-Charger-Mobile-Phones/dp/B0093GIME8
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You cannot replace the rechargeable lithium battery that comes w/ the unit, however, the battery capacity and life span will hold more than enough charges to satisfy even the most active users. Thank you. IZZO Golf