how many betteries does it take? Are they rechargable?
216686
The unit I received must be plugs into the wall - it does not have any compartment for batteries.
1473279
Don't know, but a long time. Mine has never needed recharging. I have not used them a great deal, so this is probably not very helpful.
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!!!
1884098
I don't really know. As a matter of routine, I charged them before I used them. As a matter of interest, I have been using the first one for several weeks; it appears to have an excellent life.Dale
1685307
takes one CR123A. depending on where you're from, probablt about $7 each. DO NOT try to recharge the battery. rechargeable cr123's are available but cost more and I'm not an expert on voltages etc but u might not get full performance / life on rechargeable (possibly even damage the light) - do your research!
159303
Haven't let them go fully dead. I normally recharge every 15-16 hours. They always last from one charge to the next. No problems with life.
2201597
Yes. I find the recharge takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. Buy two batteries and keep one changed for backup.
1014613
I recharge mine and they seem to work fine. I usually only recharge them 2 or 3 times then I toss them.
396209
Yes, they can be recharged with other rechargeables. I do it with my energizer multicharger.
700482
I am not aware of any problems with this product. I believe it takes 2 batteries. We have not tried rechargable batteries with this product.
337224
I would get rechargeable BECAUSE I pumped three times (20-30 min each time) and when I docked the batteries they were red. Now, they weren't dead, just almost. I couldn't imagine buying that many batteries just to pump. Rechargeable are the way to go price wise!
228574
It takes 3 AAA batteries. I use rechargeables and they last a lot longer than you might think.
2029867
Yes all 6 are rechargeable. Intended to have 2 for Magic Mouse, 2 for wireless keyboard and 2 ready to rotate.
1909388
I have 4 of these that I rotate when I use my wireless mic, (Dragon 12 Premium Search to text). I marked them with an ID number from 1 to 4 so I would rotate them with equal use. On any given day, I could go through 3 and so as I'm charging number 1, I'm using number 2 and numbers 3 & 4 are waiting. However, I can go days, and have even gone a month w/o ever getting to number 3 or 4, (for example), and when I finally pop one of them in; they're still full charged and ready to go. Therefore, I'd have to say that they could hold a charge for at least 4 to 6 weeks.Rich
1136161
There are 9 v rechargable. Do yourself favor. Don't buy. Junk, cheaply made. No instructions
571342
They are Rechargable... I read that they are not replaceable except by the manufacture, but they have thousand of recharge time... it does last a long time between charges... well over 200 balls...
169224
I don't know about rechargeables, I do know that they don't eat batteries, on my second set in a year! Only use around a set in a winter, about an hour a day.