What kind of batteries are owners successfully using in this? With standard alkaline AA's, the gate motor is weak and needs "help" to raise on ours.
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Sounds defective. Ours worked get for a couple years, then had trouble moving, buy then my son had out grown it.
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I just used regular AA batteries, Energizer I believe, and it has worked just fine. I hope you are able to find something that makes it work better for you. My little guy plays with his everyday!
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I have an old model that I purchased in 2007 and it still works with 4 AA batteries. I use dollar store alkaline batteries and they work just fine. The base you can plug in or use an optional 9 volt battery in case of blackouts.
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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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Sorry to question your capabilities ... have you ensured that the batteries are all in the slots, in the right direction? My original batteries were dead, as sent by the manufacturer. But the new ones tested fully charged, and I was careful to place them in the slots as indicated by the arrows.Give that a shot and see.
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Elaine, good luck! If you read my review, you know that it was negative. I used Duracell AA batteries. Any AA will do.
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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.
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Yes. I researched this battery size (which comes down to who manufactures it and the size they list. This is not your common "AA" or "C" size that doesn't change by manufacturer) These batteries are silver oxide which last longer and maintain their voltage and are better than Alkaline.
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I used AA battery in each of the three that I bought. All worked. Check the polarity. Positive in first. If that is correct, then I think you got a bad one.
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I have been put some new aa batteries in, but it doesn't work. Maybe it is a defective.
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Hi Jay, Could you send me photos ? In fact, you should consider the pins that make contact with power of Radio and the pins for recharge. ( when you put in base to recharge) The main problem of this batteries is because it is more wide than radio support. It forces the back cover of radio, and it not ease to close when you put it in radio. You need you tape to fix it. ( the radio look likes a old radio - terrible ) Another point is check the voltagem and mainly the electronic current, that for this product is 700mAh. Please if you want you can send my a email with photos. andregamaral@bol.com.br Regards Andr
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Those flat lithium batteries, like the kind that go into a garage door opener. But no, I have several of these and have yet to successfully replace the battery in one. I'm usually pretty good at that stuff.
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I am, as a matter of fact, using lithium batteries. But I can't see how that could make a difference. Any AA batteries (lithium or alkaline) should work. I can't be sure of course but I think your problem most likely comes from something other than the batteries.
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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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Thank you all, I appreciate your feedback! I'll try with batteries first (when I receive it - ordered today), and maybe order this next! Thank you again.
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Uses AAA batteries. Alkaline are best may last a little over 1 week others drain faster.
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Did not have a problem with the battery door. Maybe you might want to try a different brand of battery and see if that makes a difference.
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You very well could be right about using the lithium batteries. I will try that before I write it off. Thanks!