does it accept AA NiMH batteries? Some say yes, others say no.
1269382
I haven't tried it with NiMH batteries yet. I've only used regular Alkaline batteries in it. I used it on our last camp and haven't had to change the batteries yet. just love this light.
1269383
I'm sure you could use them in this spotlight but for $2 I can run down to the .99 cent store and buy 2 pkg.s of AA batteries this way I have extra batteries in my pack when I take this puppy out to play, I would save my money for tacos or beer instead of using NiMH batteries. Honestly I have never used rechargable batteries in my spotlight.
1269384
Just a FYI A good place to get your AA batteries for this purpose is a little know fact about most types of small utility batteries .Most run a voltage of 1.5v and it is all a matter of how they are stacked and wired for the specific use and power.Knowing that and if your not afraid to put a little work into getting them all you need is to find one of the old style 6 volt Lantern battery, there like 3x3 square 4 inches tall with the screw on caps on top. If you take care and crack the top off cut the wires and out pours a pile of AA batteries. I forget the exact number but you can even find a video on you tube. Just a FYI A good place to get your AA batteries for this purpose is a little know fact about most types of small utility batteries .Most run a voltage of 1.5v and it is all a matter of how they are stacked and wired for the specific use and power.Knowing that and if your not afraid to put a little work into getting them all you need is to find one of the old style 6 volt Lantern battery, there like 3x3 square 4 inches tall with the screw on caps on top. If you take care and crack the top off cut the wires and out pours a pile of AA batteries. I forget the exact number but you... » Read More Just a FYI A good place to get your AA batteries for this purpose is a little know fact about most types of small utility batteries .Most run a voltage of 1.5v and it is all a matter of how they are stacked and wired for the specific use and power.Knowing that and if your not afraid to put a little work into getting them all you need is to find one of the old style 6 volt Lantern battery, there like 3x3 square 4 inches tall with the screw on caps on top. If you take care and crack the top off cut the wires and out pours a pile of AA batteries. I forget the exact number but you can even find a video on you tube. « Show Less
1269385
I have lacrosse AA rechargable batteries and Eneloop batteries, both with higher capacities (I think 2500mH). I tried to use both and was unable too because the rechargable batteries are just barely too big. I did successfully shove one in, had a horrible time getting it back out and did not try again. I would guess that there are brands and/or possibly lower capacity rechargable so that are just a tad smaller than mine that do fit. This is why you are seeing different opinions.
351242
No. This is for charging Lithium Ion batteries which are 3.75 Volts. your niMH batteries are 1.25 Volts.
580015
It uses 2-AA batteries. I use the NiMH rechargeable but regular AA work also. Using the menu, you select the type of AA battery you are using.
720948
It doesn't come with them, but it does work with AA rechargeable batteries.
1786076
yes, it works with four AA or you can , plug it into the wall. I have never used it with batteries. I just plug it into the wall. It does turn itself off after an hour...
1913599
Armando,Nearly all the rechargeable AA/AAA cells you see on the market now are NiMH type. The SONY rechargeable cells included in this page are also NiMH type, but with the special property of very low self-discharge rate, similar to the Sanyo eneloop.I know of no rechargerable Lithium cells available in AA format. Do not confuse this with single-use Lithium AA cells such as the Energizer L91 Lithium AA Battery.
1049555
I don't know much about batteries, but it came with AA NiMH batteries. I don't think I should have to change the batteries on a brand new unit, and the troubleshooting didn't mention that it could be the problem.
1658740
YES IT WILL WITH NiMH. A battery is still a battery no matter how the voltage is produced.
1906181
Yes. This one runs on two AA batteries, which were actually included (that was a nice surprise).
906885
For what its worth, the manual says to only use nickel metal hydride (NiMH) type batteries.
294245
Yes it does alkaline, NiMH and Lithium (CR123, CR2, CRV3) batteries. It works very well. I use it all the time.
810571
No, and it only does a marginal job on alkaline batteries. I have charged over 100 D, C, AA, and AAA alkaline types and they rarely achieve over 50% energy density of a new battery. Don't expect the recharging ability of a NiMH or a NiCad on an alkaline.
2025154
yes, and the VersaPak Gold batteries (NiMH) will last longer than the Silver (NiCd). I'm not even sure if the latter are still available.
1970685
Apologies for such a late/delayed response. ALL of the listed rechargeable batteries AA/AAA/C/D/9V are handled, and BOTH types, the Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Nickel-Cadmium (NiCD). I have been using it for quite awhile now, and this unit works wonderfully. But, I will HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone, spend a little bit more money on the Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeables! They last about two to three times as long after recharge than the NiCD type. Just a suggestion :) :) :)
1902136
No it will not accept AAA batteries. I'm not positive what number it Is. They are lithium camera batteries.
2077941
I believe you can use any AA chargeable batteries. The charger shown here will charge NiMhydride AA batteries.
424533
Yes. The unit takes 2 AA batteries. You can use rechargeable NiCad or standard alkaline. And there is a setting in the tool menu to tell it which type you're using to get the best usage. I'm not sorry in the least that I got mine. Go for it!