A lot of reviews complain about lack of power due to the battery, can this be solved by keeping it plugged in the outlet?
1528932
I used my Medela Freestyle for two different children for almost 10 months each 3 times a day at school. (I am a teacher.) I didn't notice any lack of power! I double-pumped each time and usually got 6-8 ounces in no more than 20 minutes.
1528933
For me it's not lack of power from the battery. Mine is brand new and has much less suction than the pump in style advanced.
368226
I would NOT leave this on a charger. I believe that battery is meant to be run, up and down to maintain it's ability to accept a charge. Leaving it plugged in is not what it is meant to do.
728995
I know there is a battery backup, but I have mine plugged into an outlet. I don't know how long the battery is supposed to last, but I wouldn't recommend it as your primary source of power.
1316362
Yes, I keep mine plugged in so it never needs recharging...doesn't make a difference.
1384200
no you have to plug it into a power source. that's the only way it will work.
1112901
I'd get a plug in one for that. Battery power pulled hairs and you don't want that.
2180953
I doubt it, I have found that mine wont even maintain a charge.Ifthe battery is even a little weak it wont bring it back. They need more output.
1968736
Yes, but then you must maintain the charge by keeping it plugged in or charging it periodically.
1690233
I have it plugged directly into the wall now, the power has gone out a few times and no data has been lost. I am thinking about getting a surge protector with a battery backup just in case.
1349384
The power source are suggested to plug in all time as the battery can last 4 hours on itself. It is in a clock shape, so people would not be suspicious with the power plugged in.
2205677
I just plug it in houshold outlet, I have no problem, it works great, You have double check rating on the product
531704
The person I purchased this unit for, leaves it plugs in at all time. She unplug unit for several day while on vacation, and the battery died. So I suggest you leave unit plug in at all time to preserve the battery life.
2152755
Not sure what you mean... plugged in to a power outlet? Maybe if you have the same output voltage (7.2V) as the battery.
818251
Yes, it needs to be plugged in. I am sure there are some battery operated models, this one, however, is not one of those.
386594
No. A battery backup is less necessary than most people think and unless you live in an area with frequent/rolling blackouts I'd just get one of these and spare your wallet.
1916729
Sure, I plug it into a 12v back up battery I charge with a solar panel. But you could use an outlet.
2258598
You can leave it plugged in using a usb cable with a plug in adapter at the wall, similar to a lot of devices now that charge via usb cable. Just leave it plugged in and it will operate off electricity and keep the battery charged. Be aware that on mine the water in one speaker quit "dancing". Not sure what this was related to but probably not a power issue but defective.