I would like to use AA rechargeable NiMH batteries with C Spacers for the swing? Does anyone use this? Please share if it works.
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Not enough power in my opinion. My son was only 11 pounds at the time and the swing had to be turned all the way up to get a slight swing motion. That was fully charged. We use our swing constantly and have only had to change its batteries 3 times in 6 months.
193176
I'v used rechargeable batterys in mine for over 2 years NiMH Rechargeable Cell: AA Size, 1.2V 2600mAh from www.batteryspace.com/
2077939
I'll agree with the consensus.I cannot confirm or deny compatibility with the very old NiCd batteries, and in fact do not recommend it, but I can confirm by experience that NiMH - both "standard" and "long shelf life/pre-charged" - and the iGo batteries both work in this charger.
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My friend has the same system that you do. He is the one that recommended the Imedion AA NiMH 2400 to me as I was looking for a high capacity LSD battery. He is very satisfied with the performance of these batteries as am I. These batteries actually hold 150 - 200 mAH more than their rated capacity so this could require a proportionally longer charge time due to this. I would imagine you would want to use these batteries as a group and not mix them with the Goal Zero AA batteries.
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Regular aa's will work but I used rechargable. I do not recomend this product
1508156
Thanks for posting this question. I just purchased my 1st set of AAA batteries and planned to use them with this charger. I thought they wouldn't fit, started searching online for the solution, found this. I've yet to try it out, but will this evening. Thanks!
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Yes, the eneloop charger can be used with any NiMH rechargeable batteries, however, they must be charged in pairs.
653110
I don't think so.The device should have a "charge" function for that to work. The AC adapter usually provides DC to the device and bypasses the batteries. You need to check the device instruction manual..But in lieu of that.. I would not count on it..That said, you should be able to to use the NIMH rechargeable in place of the alkalines but you will have to recharge them in an external charger.
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I would only use these if the solar light was made specifically for NiMH batteries. Other types of batteries will have different charging profiles/protection circuits and may not work or may even be dangerous if used in the wrong application.
909102
My pack of AA purchased in January 2015 says 2014. I did not know NiMH goes bad 3 - 4 years. How did you find out this information? I have been using rechargeable batteries for years with no problems without NiMH. I just checked a different package of AAA purchased in January also & it says 2011. Gee your never too old to learn a valuable lesson. Thanks so much for informing me about this. Have a great day. VRLT
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If you go this route, I'd check the adapter after about 5-10 minutes of use as even though this adapter is rated at 1.6 amps I wouldn't want a constant high draw on it. 4 C batteries last about 30 hours of use so I assume the draw from the swing is low but you still want to make sure the adapter doesn't melt. If I were doing this, I'd stick the adapter on a pan or something else that in the event the adapter malfunctions you won't burn a rug or something else. It should work though. Make sure of course that you set the polarity correctly.
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I will work with some NIMH batteries but it is designed and works much better with Lipo batteries.
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I have not tried using rechargeable batteries for this but some user manuals will tell you not to use them even though i'll use them anyhow and they work fine. Alkaline batteries are generally at or around 1.2v at 50% while rechargeable NiMH's hold steady at 1.2 volts. It might also be that this manual was meant for the NiMH batteries that you have to recharge no matter what every couple of months or so due to the heavy drain those batteries get. LSD batteries like the Eneloops might work fine, but whether this device will handle the 1.2 volts/rechargeable batteries is really up to whether you give it a shot and see for yourself. I have not tried using rechargeable batteries for this but some user manuals will tell you not to use them even though i'll use them anyhow and they work fine. Alkaline batteries are generally at or around 1.2v at 50% while rechargeable NiMH's hold steady at 1.2 volts. It might also be that this manual was meant for the NiMH batteries that you have to recharge no matter what every couple of months or so due to the heavy drain those batteries get. LSD batteries like the Eneloops might work fine, but whether this device will handle the 1.2 volts/rechargeable batteries is really up to whether... » Read More I have not tried using rechargeable batteries for this but some user manuals will tell you not to use them even though i'll use them anyhow and they work fine. Alkaline batteries are generally at or around 1.2v at 50% while rechargeable NiMH's hold steady at 1.2 volts. It might also be that this manual was meant for the NiMH batteries that you have to recharge no matter what every couple of months or so due to the heavy drain those batteries get. LSD batteries like the Eneloops might work fine, but whether this device will handle the 1.2 volts/rechargeable batteries is really up to whether you give it a shot and see for yourself. « Show Less
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NiMH batteries are reuseable - for this one $6 shot = about a dozen AA alkalines over 4 charges e.g. http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Instant-Charger-Mobile-Phones/dp/B0093GIME8
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I have been trying 4 AA sanyo eneloop batteries with the included C plastic holder/adapter. I worked for 2.5 weeks and then needed to be charged. Not too happy with that time frame, but it does eliminate the buying of C batteries. The eneloop have a unique chemistry, they work at lower fridge temperatures.
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Use rechargeble batteries. I use the adapter I bought from http://cgi.ebay.com/2AA-to-D-Battery-Adapter-Converter-Case-X-4_W0QQitemZ350237789013QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518bcc8b55&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14and I just found this, someone actually made this adapter to fit the swing.http://cgi.ebay.com/Plug-in-AC-Adapter-to-SAVE-MONEY-on-4-D-cell-batteries_W0QQitemZ250470853418QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a5139eb2a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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This is what it says online when I Google your question: NiMH is an improved version of rechargeable batteries, they don't have the memory problem that NiCd's do. The only thing is you will need a special battery charger for them. Since the phone is the charger, then probably not.