YOU CAN USE AN ADAPTER OR 8 C CELL BATTERIES
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You can use either one. It comes with an adapter so you can use it without batteries.
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It takes 8 "C" batteries. Have had it on a/c power since purchase and working great.
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You put AA batteries in the spacers and use on devices that require C batteries.
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It takes batteries, but there is an ac adapter as well as a car adaptor sold separately
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There are batteries available that, instead of actually being batteries, are just wired straight through so that they work as spacers in applications like yours. Obviously this is just a plain holder for 8 cells in series, but a combination of up to 8 AA batteries and AA spacers will give you the variable voltage you're after.
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I've always used 2 D Cell batteries with mine. Mine has a place I could plug in a power adapter, but it did not come with one and I've never used one with it. I'm still on my original batteries and I use it at ballgames in the summer all the time!
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you should be able to, although a stick or butterfly battery would probably fit better
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Doesn't have to be if you have a bunch of D cell batteries. Other option is to use the cigarette lighter adapter that comes with it.
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It's battery operated and runs on 4 AA batteries. You can use an AC adapter but it would have to be 6V.
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I used the 8 AA cell holder. When I tried rechargeable NiMH cells the motor seemed a bit slow, but all other functions seemed OK. I'd recommend the powerpole option, along with putting a 6-cell and 4-cell AA pack together in series to get to 12.5V, though this will require some soldering and trips to Radio Shack or an online electronics outlet like Jameco or Goldmine electronics.
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Can be used with batteries, although it is recommended that they are rechargeable.
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Sure, get some D-cell sized rechargeable batteries and a charger. They are lighter than standard D-cells but the charger is extra weight.
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You can use rechargeable batteries, but there is no built-in rechargeable battery.
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yes, if the batteries you are using are lithium, the alkaline dont like cold, lithiums dont care, if you cannot find lithium C cells, you can get 1.5 v AA lithium, and use C adapter. will last just as long, relatively the same price
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I can buy alot of D cell batteries with one coyote or coon pelt. It works and will pay for batteries itself. 2 D cells will last all fall/winter.
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It takes 3 C batteries, but we bought rechargeable ones in order for them to last longer.
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Purchase standard rechargeable batteries (AA or AAA type as needed) with a wall charger