can I use rechargable NiMH batteries with this lantern?
1268258
I'm not sure, because i've only used alkaline batteries in mine so far. But, you might ask one of the other buyers that use their lanterns often if they tried it.
1268259
Yes you can but what will you do if you have no power and can't recharge them? Buy a package of AA alkaline batteries as a back-up just in case, they have a shelf life of 10 years. Now if you never ever have power outages in your area, disregard my answer.
1666491
This one ... As far as I know, Maglite no longer produce NiCd batteries for the Magcharger, the replacement NiMH battery is, to quote the leaflet that comes with the NiMH battery "The new NiMH battery is a true "drop-in" solution. It will work with ANY and EVERY Mag Charger flashlight and charger, regardless of when they were made."Also, the NiMH battery has a longer "run-time" and doesn't suffer from the old NiCd "memory" problem.
1554079
No, this flashlight can not use rechargeable batteries. Only standard non-rechargeable CR123A batteries are recommended by Foursevens. It does come with one CR123A battery though.
1869368
Yes you can use NiMH AA and AAA rechargeable batteries. Based on our experience with this car, I recommend rechargeable batteries, particularly for the car's 6 AA batteries. Otherwise you'll be buying lots of throw away batteries. Along with the car, we bought the Energizer CHP4W8-4 Smart Recharge AA/AAA Charger with 8AA and 4AAA NiMH Batteries, also from Amazon, and those work well with this car. If you get that, along with 4 additional NiMH AA batteries, you can be charging 6 AA's while you're using the other 6 in the car. The controller batteries last much longer because they're not running motors.
1853824
I did not get batteries with it. I don't see why you couldn't use rechargeable since they are AAA.
512692
Yes, the Canon takes standard lithium AA batteries and the included NiMH rechargeable batteries can be used in their place. NOTE: rechargeable batteries don't last as long before needing to be recharged but just take the extra pair charged up. As you use those, you can be recharging the first pair. Really saves on batteries.
2151768
The rechargeable batteries are in there already - just charge it up and start using. I don't have regular batteries in it. Great lantern!
1564031
The back of the charger says, "Rechargeable Alkaline and NiMH Battery Charger", so I would assume you can charge NiMH batteries. I haven't tried it - I have other chargers I use for my NiMH.
551282
If the garden lights call for NiMH rechargeable AAA batteries, I'd assume these would work well. They are excellent quality batteries.
70223
I'm sure you can use rechargeable batteries as long as they are correct size. I use mine for a while and due to climate and salt water air exposure, I remove the batteries when it's not in use. battery bleeding acid will corrode the connections. You don't want to leave batteries unattended in any unit for too long.
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Yes, provided both of the following caveats...1. The original battery in the lamp must have been NiMH (NOT NiCd). That's Nickel-Metal-Hydride. You cannot just swap NiMH, NiCd, and rechargeable Alkaline with each other. Best case is the batteries will have shortened lives, worst case, they will leak or explode.2. The batteries are not exposed to extreme temperatures (repeated freezing or very high temps will severely shorten the life of any rechargeable battery).You should also try to match the specs of the battery if possible (number of mAh), but they tend to be close, anyway (usually between 950mAh and 1200), and this isn't that important in solar garden lamps. Yes, provided both of the following caveats...1. The original battery in the lamp must have been NiMH (NOT NiCd). That's Nickel-Metal-Hydride. You cannot just swap NiMH, NiCd, and rechargeable Alkaline with each other. Best case is the batteries will have shortened lives, worst case, they will leak or explode.2. The batteries are not exposed to extreme temperatures (repeated freezing or very high temps will severely shorten the life of any rechargeable battery).You should also try to match the specs of the battery if possible (number of mAh), but they tend to be... » Read More Yes, provided both of the following caveats...1. The original battery in the lamp must have been NiMH (NOT NiCd). That's Nickel-Metal-Hydride. You cannot just swap NiMH, NiCd, and rechargeable Alkaline with each other. Best case is the batteries will have shortened lives, worst case, they will leak or explode.2. The batteries are not exposed to extreme temperatures (repeated freezing or very high temps will severely shorten the life of any rechargeable battery).You should also try to match the specs of the battery if possible (number of mAh), but they tend to be close, anyway (usually between 950mAh and 1200), and this isn't that important in solar garden lamps. « Show Less
36474
I was about to ask the same question. Any takers? Specifically, is there a contraindication to using a rechargeable battery with the Rayovac Sportsman 300-Lumen Lantern?TIA
1014384
This lantern operates via 3 ways: AC/DC, solar, and by cranking. The 6V 2.5AH Valve Regulated Rechargeable Battery is a fixed, internal battery designed to hold the power when you charge it thru one of the 3 mentioned power sources. After many years of use, the battery will be dead (not holding power thru being charged anymore). I have looked up on Amazon and Ebay: they have only 4.5 AH battery, not 2.5 AH. Even if they have 4.5 AH ones i don't even know if that's the right one for this Nebo lantern. Good luck!
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.
843092
Yes you can, use 8 good quality nickel metal hydride batteries. common on amazon for 8.00 per 4 pack. works fine in my scope.
450943
I've never tried it with rechargeable batteries. But I don't see why not...,
2282767
Yes you can use the higher mAh batteries as long as they are 1.2V and the batteries are the same size. The higher mAh will just have allow for the lights to stay on.