Is the type of AA battery critical? Original battery says Extra Super, replaced them with Alkaline and it won't work. Said "LOW" just before it quit.
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Honestly I've used all types of batteries, including rechargeable and I've not had an issue.
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Not OK, but not uncommon. Many are apparently shipped with junk alkaline batteries marked "not for retail sale." I got the low-battery alarm 1 week after installation, and the battery failed the load test on my VOM, despite the claimed fresh-until date of "2018." A product with a claimed 7-year lifespan needs a quality lithium 9V, which costs about $6, an added expense that should be factored into the REAL cost of this item, IMO.
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I am sorry that you are having trouble with this item. Please: - check that the 2 AA batteries are installed as shown in the diagram in or near the battery compartment. - check that all battery contacts are tightly holding the batteries. Pulling or bending these contacts can sometimes resolve this problem. Once you have tried these suggestions, and have confirmed that the problem cannot be easily resolved, inform the merchant you purchased it from. Deep Memories 203 234-2001 I'm sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you, Michael DeepMemories Customer Service 203 234-2001
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Hi W.J. Two thoughts here. First, I'm not happy with the performance of the battery's life -- seem to work OK for low power items (i.e. wireless mouse), but fall way short of the mark for higher demand items (flashlight) -- I'd guess 10 to 15% of an Alkaline battery life. That said, and in all fairness, it appears there were a number of 'knock-offs' introduced into the selling stream. I'm not sure if mine were part of the counterfit lot. The customer service group at Eneloop aren't the easiest to work with either. I invested about $350 in batteries, cases, charger, sleeves. I wish I could get my money back and move on. Sorry to share my disappointing experience. I hope yours is better.
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I did some online research. Maxell 'standard' AA alkaline batteries seem to be rated at about 2250mAh. By comparison, Duracell/Energizer 'standard' batteries seem to be rated at about 2350mAh. (Procell, etc. have higher ratings -- and considerably higher prices.) So, the Maxell's don't quite last as long (95%?), but their price is significantly lower.
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Buy a good brand such as Eneloop batteries or BP, type AA do not use cheap generic brands of China, if not better alkaline batteries. Greetings.
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I agree with the preceding comments that normal alkaline batteries last for seemingly a long time: I would estimate 200+ pictures and ~10 videos over a 2 month period (only 1 set so far). However, I was surprised when they finally did run out because the battery icon remained at "full", so I would recommend being prepared with replacements. As CBM notes, the standard AA size is much more convenient than custom batteries.
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Same experience here. Found out over the weekend and did not have any AAA handy. Hope it's just cheap batteries. Will update.
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Yes ,get a new battery,they don't have long shelf life Good luck and HAPPY NEW YEAR
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I would recommend you contact the seller. They are really quick at replying. Great battery but I followed the charging instructions to a tee.
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I have the same problem with the batteries not lasting. I did an informal test with new alkaline batteries and after 2 hours 7 minutes of solid on it goes to the power saving setting. If you turn it off and back on it will go on high for about 1 second then goes back to the power saving mode. Not happy. This isn't what I expected from Mag-Lite and it will probably be my last.
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I have found that a battery that sets in the store for a period of time will show weak. always best to check a battery with a good charge I have found. Even if I expect a bad battery in my auto"s I always try to charge and test them befor I just go and get a new one, have saved my self money doing this first..
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That's a helpful post, Tyrone, thanks. My FlipHD has horrible battery life on the rechargeable batteries, but I've yet to try regular alkaline AAs. Will do that and see if that helps things.
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I was able to replace my battery. But right now its always blinking on one bar. It seems to be charging now though so I will be patient and let it charge. Hope fully bars will return. When its charging the bars blink right? Mine doesn't do that anymore. @Richard L How did it strip the battery case?
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The batteries are a even match with the stock battery. The only problem is only after 3 months of use one of the batteries quit charging. I have yet try to get a replacement battery. There isn't any sourse of contact to get this replace. So, I suggest try another company battery and there are a few out ther you can try. I can't say get this one, once purchase you are on your own. I was on a photo shoot about a weeks time over 3,000 shots. One of them fail still good odds thou. But for the price I hope this works for you...
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It might be a bad battery. The batteries on these things aren't the best. You should be able to pick up a new batery online for $40 or so.
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Larry I am not familiar with the battery in question, but all you need to be concerned with is the size of the battery you are replacing will a different one fit, next is the connector type on top if the are the same or you can easily re-adapted the connection, next and most important is the right voltage such as 6 volt or 12 volt,next is the AH stands for Amp Hours the more the better the more the bigger the battery, so I hope this has helped you, don't worry about matching brand.