can i replace NiMH AA batteries with rechargeable Li ion AA batteries for cold weather use?
1129553
I don' t know. We live in Tennessee and have had coldest winter in 20 years getting down to -6 with windchill of -12 and had no problems with the light. We use it to light up our donkey corral at night. It has stayed bright even during our snow and ice storms.
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
2097198
This has more to do with your batteies than the LED light. Alkaline batteries perform very poorly when they are below freezing. If you use rechargeable NiMH batteries then the light can operate down to -20C or even lower. I know this becasue I have this light powered byTenergy Centura rechargeable C cells in my (unheated) garage. During last winter the outdoor temperature can drop to 0F (-18C) at night, and the light still works.
1679826
Yes they can be left out in cold winter months and the rain too. The battery's are rechargeable!
2186352
I've had very good luck with low self discharge NiMh AA batteries. You just want to make sure the batteries are all in good condition. One bad cell will reduce it a lot.
909102
My pack of AA purchased in January 2015 says 2014. I did not know NiMH goes bad 3 - 4 years. How did you find out this information? I have been using rechargeable batteries for years with no problems without NiMH. I just checked a different package of AAA purchased in January also & it says 2011. Gee your never too old to learn a valuable lesson. Thanks so much for informing me about this. Have a great day. VRLT
1314833
Double A work great. I bought Lithium AA's due to fact the transmitters are across street from my house, in a building w no power; and more durable in cold weather.
44982
Hi, Yes, I use Energizer NIMH (nickel metal hydride) rechargable batteries for daily use, Energizer Lithium for long term storage (emergency kit).
204313
Designed only for NiCad and NiMH. I haven't and won't try lithium or other batteries.
939083
Yes you can use rechargeable batteries. NIMH Hybrid or Lithium are GREAT. I am getting NIMH for mine. There are some advantages. the NIMH and Lithium batteries are DRY Internally and won't leak and damage the equipment. Alkaline are wet batteries and can leak and cause damage. I have had many items destroyed over the years by Alkaline batteries. I recommend Hybrid because they don't discharge rapidly and keep 80% of their charge for 1 year. Lithium (LiON) are even batter but more expensive and not necessary as this device has a VERY low current draw. Lithium are better for high current draw like Laptops and Cellphones etc. and the additional cost is justified. Yes you can use rechargeable batteries. NIMH Hybrid or Lithium are GREAT. I am getting NIMH for mine. There are some advantages. the NIMH and Lithium batteries are DRY Internally and won't leak and damage the equipment. Alkaline are wet batteries and can leak and cause damage. I have had many items destroyed over the years by Alkaline batteries. I recommend Hybrid because they don't discharge rapidly and keep 80% of their charge for 1 year. Lithium (LiON) are even batter but more expensive and not necessary as this device has a VERY low current draw. Lithium are better for high... » Read More Yes you can use rechargeable batteries. NIMH Hybrid or Lithium are GREAT. I am getting NIMH for mine. There are some advantages. the NIMH and Lithium batteries are DRY Internally and won't leak and damage the equipment. Alkaline are wet batteries and can leak and cause damage. I have had many items destroyed over the years by Alkaline batteries. I recommend Hybrid because they don't discharge rapidly and keep 80% of their charge for 1 year. Lithium (LiON) are even batter but more expensive and not necessary as this device has a VERY low current draw. Lithium are better for high current draw like Laptops and Cellphones etc. and the additional cost is justified. « Show Less
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We bought 2 pairs of NiMH rechargeable AA batteries, along with a charger. You can play almost 2 rounds on a charge. NiMH last longer than NiCad.
732237
No, you can only use the windfire rechargeable batteries they are much larger than AA's.
377440
I get long life with fully charged NiMh rechargeable AA batteries. But, NiMh batteries lose at lot of their charge when sitting idle for a few weeks, so I carry a set of lithium batteries as a "backup". The lithium batteries can stay "fresh" for ten years or so, ideal for an "emergency" set of batteries. I know a lot of folks who only take 200 or 300 photos per year. That sort of person could get a year (or MORE) of use from one set of lithium batteries on the Fujifilm S700, without the "hassle" of carrying a charger on their trips.
776990
So funny.. i just replaced the batteries last night. AA batteries, it was easy to replace, there are some small screws. The batteries lasted over a year, but it is having some trouble in the cold weather. It is in the negatives here in NY and the outside temp is not reading.
193176
I'v used rechargeable batterys in mine for over 2 years NiMH Rechargeable Cell: AA Size, 1.2V 2600mAh from www.batteryspace.com/
1824699
Yes you can. But, I would recommend the NiMH battery. When I went to the hobby shop to check on the replacement I found similar models with issues when using a LIPO. The culprit was the burning out of the engine.
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You can use rechargeable AA batteries. However because of their limited capacity compared to the Lithium batteries that ship with it you may not be as many or even a complete recharge of you device using rechargeables.