Love these lights. Purchased 15 of them...and they work great. But I must get rechargable batteries. Should I get Nicad, Lithium or other AA?
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I recommend the Eneloop AA hybrid rechargeable battery by Sanyo. These batteries retain their charge much longer than conventional rechargeable batteries.
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They work well enough for application. The batteries seem go dead pretty fast. I am sure it has nothing to do with the light.
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I use AAA rechargeable batteries. Use the flashlight numerous times every day. Don't have any idea how much actual on time tho. I normally charge the battery's once a week. Great light for my frequent use.
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The Brooklyn Lantern is a good product. It provides good light for walking or on a table. Just keep extra batteries on hand, like everything else, people forget you need batteries. I saw them at several stores including "Walgreens" for the same price as on line. Check out Home Depot, they have some great LED lights. Like everything, it's a matter or personal choice.
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I have found the NiCd batteries last much longer than the Nimh for solar walkway lights. They absorb the UV better during the day and stay on longer during the night (I've even found the lights still on in the shade in the morning).
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I don't know which would work best. I am not happy with the ones I bought. I bought the ones shown with it. The led lights are not pleasing and they use up batteries. I don't even turn them on any more.
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Yes. The unit takes 2 AA batteries. You can use rechargeable NiCad or standard alkaline. And there is a setting in the tool menu to tell it which type you're using to get the best usage. I'm not sorry in the least that I got mine. Go for it!
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The lights take a special rechargable battery that I have never seen before. It is a 18650 that is a little larger than a AA, and does not require a holder. Kind of a pain, but certainly worth it.Good luck!!
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I have tested AA and AAA alkaline and rechargeable up to 2500 ma in rechargeable. I have also used it with the CR123 3v lithium that my flashlights use with very good success. I have not tested any other batteries so far. My AA rechargeable batteries are the nickel metal hydride type. I have not tested the older nicad type rechargeable.
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Larry P. I've been using rechargeable batteries in this light ever since I've had it. No bad results so far-- Regards,Bill H.
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a photo shop expert told me just this weekend, that the alkaline batteries fade fast, and some of them have less power if they have been on the hook or shelf for a while. One step up is to buy the lithium batteries, but that would probably be more expensive in the long run that buying rechargable batteries (which is the best option).
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I use UltraFire BRC 18650 3.7V "4000mAh" rechargeable Li-ion Batteries which also hold a charge for long periods of non use.The C8 with this battery far surpasses AA & AAA flash lights.
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The best way to get the most from your NiCad batteries, is to not leave in on the charger. Recharge only when the batteries are exhausted. They will last for years that way.
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Hi I have a question regarding solar lights batteries. I bought some solar lights this month and the batteries that came with it is: AA 1.2V 450 mAh NiMh rechargeable batteries. Will this type of batteries from amazon (being 2000 mAh) be compatible with my solar lights? Will 2000 mAh damage my solar lights? Thanks.
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I installed regular ni cad batteries. The best would be Energizer Lithium. Recharbles run dow much faster. I don't remeber the size but i think they were AA
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You can use a regular AA battery or you can use the rechargeable 3.7 volt battery. It works fine with the AA battery but it is quite a bit brighter using the 3.7 volt battery. With either battery it is a quite impressive little light for it's size. I have purchased several.
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We bought 2 pairs of NiMH rechargeable AA batteries, along with a charger. You can play almost 2 rounds on a charge. NiMH last longer than NiCad.
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It is real simple to pull the mounting strip off the back of the light and replace the batteries. These lights will run with with only 1/2 the battries or 3 of hte 6 total that are needed. If this is a problem it seems to me that if it is a problem to pull off the light to replace the batteries then you have other issues to deal with. As I said this light will run with only .5 of the battries so this is not an issue where I use these light sets. I'm on my 3rd one now. 2 with AC and 1 without AC. If you need good DC lighting these fit the bill great for me.