Can you use regular alkaline batteries?
1253201
Yes, three (3) "AA" per radio. Read a previous answer that stated no. Looked in manual before answering this. Unequivocally, yes you may.
1253202
It looks like inside that you can user other batteries so i guess you could use other rechargeable in there as well.
1253203
The have a power pack installed and come with a charger that plugs into the wall. No alkaline batteries needed which is one reason I bought them :-) We have had them for almost a year and use them on a weekly basis. They work great.
1527858
2 wonderfully inexpensive totally common AA batteries available almost anywhere! Like to pay a bit more? Go alkaline or lithium AA for longer lasting. They are also easy to change!
1539363
Yes. I think that is the only kind you can use. I tried regular batteries (non-lithium) and it would not work.
1555808
Yes, as long as the batteries are AA or AAA NickelMetalHydride (NiMH).Do not put there NiCd, LiIon, Alkalines, or any other type of battery, just NiMH
1338984
Yes they can. As Stan stated, most rechargeable batteries are about 1.3 volts, whereas alkaline batteries start out at 1.5. However, an alkaline's voltage decreases steadily before it is considered "dead." A rechargeable battery maintains a more constant voltage for a longer time before voltage sharply drops off at the very end of its charge. If Sanyo made C-size eneloop batteries instead of spacers, I'd recommend those, but for true C rechargeables, I recommend Rayovac or Duracell over Energizer or others.
1871400
No. Regular alkaline batteries are designed for one lifetime use. Once depleted, they must be disposed of. Rechargeable batteries are designed for recharging. As mentioned before, do not use the QUICK recharger.
134203
Better off using regular alkaline batteries, as long as you don't attempt to charge them.
658943
Yes, you can put the regular AA batteries in them. The batteries that come with the unit are the same size as AA. However, I was impressed as to how long the rechargeable batteries that come with the unit lasts. It seemed to last at least 10 to 12 hours if you did not talk on them all the time.
543228
Regular aa's will work but I used rechargable. I do not recomend this product
207786
It does not. In my opinion, it is beneficial to have the versatility to be able to use standard batteries. The battery makers all have rechargeable batteries now, so you could go that route and still have the option to use alkaline or lithium off the shelf batteries in a pinch. It's just a lot easier for me to carry extra batteries (although the run time on this lamp is very long) than carry a charger and worry about a power source. Just food for thought.
85069
As long as it is alkaline. But don't let the batteries get completely dead.
366657
Use 6 AA alkaline batteries only. If you use rechargeable batteries, the power of the rechargeable will not be sufficient.
1555781
You have to put in your own batteries. You can use either alkaline or rechargeable.
1671294
Hello there, you can try some alkaline, however I do believe there are rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries that will fit. They would be fairly expensive, but they would last a long time. They would really pay for themselves, and would have a better charge life. Be careful which brands, there are tons of rip-off brands. Go with duracell, or another company that is well known.
13054
Yes, but it is a waste of money. In low-drain devices such as TV remotes, ordinary alkaline batteries will last just as long as those lithium AA batteries - at a fraction of the cost.
843093
Sorry, but I cannot answer this, as I have never tried other than alkaline batteries.
620681
Hi, it uses regular AA alkaline batteries, but I don't believe it came with any.