"Alkaline" batteries are specified. Does this really mean rechargeable batteries cannot be used?
820369
literally, yes. But if you have rechargeable batteries, why not give them a try. If they're 1.5V, they ought to work.
2135018
Not sure. My experience was not good. 30% of the alkaline batteries I tried to recharge leaked so I stopped. Plan to return item.
1502014
Sorry, I'm using alkaline batteries, and they're doing fine for me. I put them under my kitchen cabinets, so I don't always need them, but I know I made the right choice with these lights.
1388640
I do not use rechargeable batteries, I use the regular alkaline type and get my 4-6 hours that I need out of them each time. I replace the batteries on the next gig in order to assure no surprises midway.
134203
Better off using regular alkaline batteries, as long as you don't attempt to charge them.
220759
These are NOT, repeat NOT, rechargeable batteries! I made the mistake of ordering. If you look carefully at the description, "rechargeable" is now where mentioned. AMAZON should NOT have listed them with rechargeable batteries. Quite a mistake!!
242174
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.
1866138
Yes, you can use any brand of rechargeable batteries. I have used Sanyo, Amazon, Eveready, and others.
755887
The batteries included have a relatively low capacity, only 700mAh.The Microsoft Play & Charge includes a battery with double that capacity, 1400mAh.Your typical alkaline AAs have a capacity around 2400mAh, provided they're of decent quality.I've got some 2700mAh rechargeables, but they're more of a pain to take out and switch than disposables.I'm guessing that's the reason for the 3 bar reading, sorry for going overboard with the details. It's not something to worry about.
1048554
It specifies Lithium rechargeable batteries. I am having trouble finding rechargeable batteries that are lithium...most are Ni-MH. Can these still be used? (Sorry for the ignorance...I have never used rechargeable batteries!)
85071
I can't see why not. As I understand though, most rechargeable batteries don't last as long as a good quality alkaline type.
1036140
I haven't tried it but I don't see why not. I didn't see anything on the packaging restricting the use of rechargeable batteries.
2151914
I've used only alkaline batteries in them. But you can use any type of AA batteries. I like them a lot.
207947
Thank you for your question. You can use this item with two alkaline battery! First time, this is included two!! THANK YOU
1561822
I have only used alkaline batteries from Walgreens. I plan on installing rechargeable high capacity batteries I bought on Amazon. so far though I am impressed with MPB ( miles per battery, lol ). I will give me an update of the results in about a month.
843093
Sorry, but I cannot answer this, as I have never tried other than alkaline batteries.
712995
It does not say that you can't use rechargeable batteries.....all it says or references is that you should not mix old and new batteries an/or standard and rechargeable batteries....You just helped me actually cuz I never thought of using rechargeable batteries...Good job!!! :)