just received put a aa battery in and couldn't get it. What battery should i use. Did i get a defective one
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Maybe your battery is not good? or bad flashlight or maybe the bulb? Mine works fine with AA.
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These types of lashlights use 3.7V lithium rechargable batteries. I am confused that the AA batery did fit because is it smaller than the battery that is specified for this flashlight. You should use Lithium 18650 batery. Check the specifications what it is calling for. There is a similar flashlight that usis 3.7V 14500 lithium battery. The shape is identical to AA battery, just different voltage. Sometimes the specifications for these flashlights are confusing. Other possibility is that it came with an addapter for 3 AAA alcaline batteries. The lithium batteries with the charger can be ordered on Amazon. They are not expensive. Look for user ratings because some of them are not good quality. These types of lashlights use 3.7V lithium rechargable batteries. I am confused that the AA batery did fit because is it smaller than the battery that is specified for this flashlight. You should use Lithium 18650 batery. Check the specifications what it is calling for. There is a similar flashlight that usis 3.7V 14500 lithium battery. The shape is identical to AA battery, just different voltage. Sometimes the specifications for these flashlights are confusing. Other possibility is that it came with an addapter for 3 AAA alcaline batteries. The lithium batteries with the charger can be... » Read More These types of lashlights use 3.7V lithium rechargable batteries. I am confused that the AA batery did fit because is it smaller than the battery that is specified for this flashlight. You should use Lithium 18650 batery. Check the specifications what it is calling for. There is a similar flashlight that usis 3.7V 14500 lithium battery. The shape is identical to AA battery, just different voltage. Sometimes the specifications for these flashlights are confusing. Other possibility is that it came with an addapter for 3 AAA alcaline batteries. The lithium batteries with the charger can be ordered on Amazon. They are not expensive. Look for user ratings because some of them are not good quality. « Show Less
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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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Are you sure the battery is okay? I used an alkaline, positive end toward the lens.
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Make sure the battery is fresh and inserted correctly. By the way, access the battery compartment at the rear by the switch, not at the lens.
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This light should take a AA battery. Make sure you put it in correctly and there is contact front and rear. Yep possible you did get a defect also.
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i could not even find where the batteries go!!! supposedly AA batteries are correct
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Your battery maybe shot.... Take it somewhere to have it tested... If it is shot order new one from currie
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mine would not work with regular AA batteries,did not spend the money for the alternative.contacted seller and insisted i try 14500.i must have lost the lottery
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Read the instructions and make sure everything is being hooked up properly. If that is not working I would try a new battery or send it and exchange it. I have had zero problems with mine so far. I hope this helps.
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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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I agree. Send it back. Mine has been perfect. Changed the battery once and it works great.
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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 agree with answer #1. If that doesn't work for you, take it in to BATTERIES PLUS...very knowledgeable staff. I usually just replace the AAs with NAME BRAND batteries.
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Hello, no I just put this new battery in and it works great!!! I have had really good luck with it and happy I purchased it. Hope you have the same success as I have with this battery.
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Try changing the "AA" battery. If this does not work, I don't know what do to.
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i've used it with both rechargable and AA batteries. the AA worked for me, but had two negatives in comparison to the rechargables: it felt heavier, and the battery life was shorter. if your adapter for the AA isnt working properly, it might be the unit. have you tried using the rechargable batteries?
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I would suggest you make your own battery pack or buy a different light. My battery pack was dead on arrival. I haven't opened mine up, I started to pull the rubber stand off to get to the batt pack but it's glued on. It'll be damaged if I can't find another way. It's probably got 3 AA cells wired in series to give 7.2V. If I can't hack this to use AA or AAA 'Eneloop' batteries I will dispose of it.
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Maybe that particular battery doesn't work? I ordered one and put it in, and it works great! Maybe send it back and have another one shipped out.
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Sorry to hear that!.. I thought it was very easy to install and my battery was fully charged and it worked fine. Make sure it's hooked to the battery correctly and the battery is charged. If not it might be defective :(
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I'd make sure the battery was in correctly. It may just be a faulty fit bit and need to be returned.
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Mine worked fine. Suggest this could just be a faulty unit and request refund or replacement. I presume you have inserted batteries in correct order
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the battery I got did fit perfectly BUT didn't work, I think it has the polarity wrong . It would not charge and did not play in the radio. Not sure what the problem was however. I put the old battery back into radio and it worked. Old battery just doesnt hold charge long enough.