How long do the batteries hold up in this device? Can you use rechargeable batteries with it?
624559
The batteries last surprisingly long, many hours of use. Yes you can use rechargeable batteries but you'd have to remove them to charge them.
624560
Normal alkaline batteries last many hours. The unit operates fine on rechargeable batteries with a slight reduction in runtime - - but they can be recharged which is great.
624561
have not replaced my batteries yet. I would say yes on the rechargeable batteries.
1996088
It takes 4 AA batteries. I didn't use rechargeable batteries, so I don't know how long they would last. I did put some fresh batteries in my daughters about a week ago and it's still going strong. She uses it for about an hour at a time and usually every other day. I have found that it doesn't "eat" batteries.
98723
I'm not sure if this device uses rechargeable batteries on not but it may not matter.I use mine a great deal and the batteries last forever. The company has a customer service dept and if it's important to you they'll be happy to help
1240507
This product does not come with built-in battery(s), you insert your own AA batteries. I always use freshly charged rechargeables and I know them to last at least an hour.
1361742
It takes 2 AAA batteries. They should certainly last 10 hours, but I would expect if you're going to use it every day, you would want to try rechargeables. I don't have any experience with them.
2269944
Batteries last quite a while actually. I never used rechargeables but you probably could. Great machine. always dig the nickels!!! I found gold rings that way!!!
288886
I have reused the same batteries many times and it works well with both rechargable and non-rechargable battteries.Of course,rechargable batteries last way longer.
615860
My children use this device and I have noticed that the battery life is not the best. You may get up to 3-4 hours of continuos use. It is not like my other devices that I can use for most of the day then wake up the next day and still have some battery life. I also understand that this product is not as expensive either. I hope this helps.
895824
I'm not sure. It's not a rechargeable device. I've been using mine for at least four months and it still works fine off the original battery. I'm guessing a year at least.
780687
Not using rechargable batteries and the ones I am using are still fine, over two years later. But it doesn't get used a lot.
124832
Mine lasted longer than that, but you can change the batteries. Carefully twist the plug where the on/off switch is. It opens, and you can access the batteries.
582627
Hello Bobbie R, this device uses 2 AA batteries. My advise to you is to purchase rechargeable batteries so you won't burn your money buying them every week. I hope that this answers your question my friend, peace and have a good day.
851178
The one I have uses batteries not sure if using rechargeable batteries the device would recharge them when in USB . Good ? I need to try that! But no if its the same version I have it doesn't have a built in lithium.
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.
904167
Depends on your usage. .. if you use 2 hours daily maybe can lasts for year or 2 ... but issue with battery more rechargeable batteries can use 2 hour continues but as you cant store for 2 days even every time you need use you need recharge batteries its painful for me... and normal batteries will cost you each time and not usage long on heating time. .. soo i use my normal solder more rather then this. .. but works ok all... but not worth to buy coz something you feel irritate to use its worthless... hope my answer will help you some.. thanks
98724
It uses AAA batteries, i'm not sure if you can find rechagable batteries that can be used instead of the AAA batteries.
1630650
You can put batteries in it, yes. I haven't yet - I just use the plug, but I believe it takes normal AAA batteries. Non-rechargeable.