Can you use regular alkaline batteries?? also how many 26650 rechargeable batteries does it take and I did not see where the charger came with it?
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Also be sure not to twist the end cap too tight or it will not work at all if this happens just loosen it until it turns on other than that its a great light very bright the charge on the batteries will last 2 to 3 weeks until it needs to be recharged depending on use .although i have had mine sitting for 3 months and it still has a charge with occasional use
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The charger must be bought separate and specific to the type of 26650 batteries tbey are a special size and almost the size of C batteries but they don't fit(alkaline C batteries
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No alkaline can not be used , as for the 26650 rechargeable batteries it takes 2 or three with the extended piece which only extends time of usage .although when used on the highest output it will only last for about 45 minutes before it shuts off to not over heat the circuit then you must let it cool down and then it will work .
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Yes, I used alkaline when I received the radio because the rechargeable battery was low when I opened the box. I would not put the radio on the charging stand with alkaline batteries.
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I really can't say. Alkaline batteries do tend to leak, and are not inexpensive to replace. I'm using Duracell rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. They probably don't last as long between recharges as alkaline batteries, but eventually the rechargeables win on cost. In about 20 days of use the rechargables are working fine. I do like the camera.
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On regular batteries I take it you mean alkaline batteries. They charge very well. I've only charged them once so far as I had quite a stockpile of dead alkaline batteries kicking around here. But I read you are able to recharge them up to ten times. Hope this helps Alan
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The batteries included have a relatively low capacity, only 700mAh.The Microsoft Play & Charge includes a battery with double that capacity, 1400mAh.Your typical alkaline AAs have a capacity around 2400mAh, provided they're of decent quality.I've got some 2700mAh rechargeables, but they're more of a pain to take out and switch than disposables.I'm guessing that's the reason for the 3 bar reading, sorry for going overboard with the details. It's not something to worry about.
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If by regular batteries you mean non-RAM alkalines, in my experience they will charge, with reduced capacity (it seemed to get worse each charging). I personally don't find it worth recharging them in price comparison with RAM or NiMH batteries that can be charged hundred of times and still hold a good charge.To answer your questions more directly. Works as well as can be expected on non--RAM alkalines. I wouldn't charge them more than twice. You are better off with batteries designed to be recharged.
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hi i use this Charger to recharge both of batteries your asking about (( Trustfire Smart Charger Can Charge for 26650 /18650 Li-ion Batteries )) you can find it in amazonSold by: Lappygear
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This charger CAN recharge NiMH batteries as well as the included Alkaline batteries.I wouldn't try standard disposable alkalines, but I use it for my sizable collection of NiMHs as well - in fact, I bought it to replace a failed charger that blew up four of my newer NiMH batteries.
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It is strictly for charging Alkaline batteries. This charger is not to be used with any other batteries. Until now, we could not charge the Alkaline battery. This charger has made that possible thereby extending their useful life.
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It takes 2 AA penlite batteries. Can't find where you can charge them, but regular alkaline batteries seem to last a couple hundred pictures.
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They came with their own charger and rechargeable batteries..But you can use regular batteries if you don't want the charger.
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It does not. In my opinion, it is beneficial to have the versatility to be able to use standard batteries. The battery makers all have rechargeable batteries now, so you could go that route and still have the option to use alkaline or lithium off the shelf batteries in a pinch. It's just a lot easier for me to carry extra batteries (although the run time on this lamp is very long) than carry a charger and worry about a power source. Just food for thought.
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Alkaline batteries of any size or voltage are not rechargeable...please do not attempt. Charge only batteries marked rechargeable
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Takes 2 standard AA Alkaline Batteries -but- Rechargeable NiMH Batteries will work too.
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Use 6 AA alkaline batteries only. If you use rechargeable batteries, the power of the rechargeable will not be sufficient.
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Rechargeables is all I use it for really... I really couldn't say it reads incorrectly as I have nothing to compare it to... it lets me know which ones have comparable charges & whether a battery is uncharged or not. I do note that new alkaline batteries show a higher total charge than a fully charged rechargeable. I think as long as you determine what baseline is for your fully charged batteries, this works just fine. If you need to know the exact numerical charge for batteries, this isn't the tester for you.
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It takes way longer than the smaller 3.7 volt batteries I have. I have a Nitecore charger and I thought maybe it wasn't working because the 18650's & the RCR123A's charge fairly rapidly. But, last time I charged them, I think the 26650's took 8 to 12 hours or so.