If i put AA bateries in the holder to keep them in my bag fo an emergency would they drain or discharge.... they shouldn't but anyone has any real exp
751479
AA batteries really depend on the quality of them. AA accumulators usually discharge time to time. You need to find LSD accumulators. :) Up to one month is usually not a question anyway. One word you need to check them up time to time. But in general thats how I do. In general it is a bad practice to keep batteries interconnected to each other wherever they are. They are in the circuit and that means the power drain enhances. You would better need to keep them out of the holder. Just near it... :)
712998
we use rechargeable AA in there all the time and have no problem. This is our second one. They tore the first one apart. They lve that thing
1832681
Haven't put the batteries in yet as I have them in my BOB in a separate package--------you might try and keep the batteries out so that there are is no possibility of leakage etc.
746662
I don't use the battery holder just because warm temperatures cause batteries to discharge more. A battery will slowly lose its charge as a result of leakage between the terminals, even if unused. This chemical reaction is also temperature dependent and batteries will lose their charge more slowly at cooler temperatures than at warmer temperatures. I just lay my batteries away from the heat.
1060238
The fabric stretches so you can get 4 AA batteries in there. I just did it to be sure. However it will distort the shape of the holder if that matters to you. They are a tight fit.
773043
The way it is designed I would say no. The collection bag connects to the discharge not the suction side. Hope this helps.
1504677
With these type batteries, you will want to use them until they are fully dead before charging to get the most out of them. I would not store it on the charger it self. Any other way will be fine.
1092875
Another reason not to use rechargeables is that they can drain while idle more quickly than alkaline batteries. I wouldn't use them if you will be gone more than a couple of days.
1228363
either would work, i too also carry extra batteries, just in case. the video feature uses more power than pics so the batteries run out faster but i didn't think any times of 'drainage' were a deal breaker.
2152253
Yes. In my experience with these batteries in UPS's, which are closed, heat is not a problem. They probably won't like a full discharge, so I suggest care in that regard.
1019624
You don't want anything juicy in there, so that will be a problem. Yes it would get sucked up and then the bag would have to be cleaned wit bleach water because you're not supposed to have any juices suck through the air hole on the bag, and no juice is supposed to enter vacuum gun or it needs to be cleaned.
1371681
Do not drain them. Charge overnight BEFORE you use them. I know in the past to drain then charge, but not with these.
22245
The previous comment is correct. Its main function is just to preserve battery if you're operating on 9V. Although, the smartest option if using battery would be to remove it when not in use so you don't run the risk of slow discharge or accidentally turning it on when its stowed away. Lesson learned when I traveled to a remote location in Afghanistan only to discover it was dead. I resorted in only looking at 'safe stones' rather than the rubies and sapphires I had intended on purchasing.
690622
I too have never used the batteries. It uses 4AA batteries. The instruction book does not give a total time for constant use in draining batteries; booklet does recommend using a timer set for 60 minutes to "help conserve battery life" and blankly states that you should use adapter for long usage..no help there! The impression is for several days on an hour timed shutoff once a night. Extra AA batteries don't take up much room.
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Fromwhat I have read, you should not discharge this unit in the air for more than 1 second. I bought one for my wife to care in her patrol vehicle,but if you need to use it it must be in contact with your attacker. G.Goff
1025888
!st.. If you leave the set laying around for more than4 hours the batts will discharge. 2nd.....If you have 3rd tier batts, they will not fully charge nd will lose power rapidly. 3rd....Leave them ON the charger ALL the time you are not using them.
1209043
I believe all batteries of this type will loose some amount of charge. My experience has been that it holds a charge well even if not being used for a number of days. I wish I could be more quantitative but hope that helps.