I have two that have ran for 4 years, they both needed batteries but the display isn't coming on or barely. Both Duracells are at 1.59 & 1.6 volts??
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Sorry, but I have no real idea that would lead to success. Perhaps the item has just reached it's normal shelf life and it's time to replace. Only thing I can think of would be to check for corrosion at the contact points as it is an outdoor item that would be subject to humidity however, I suspect you have already checked this. If not, it's a possibility. Sorry if this isn't helpful.
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A voltage meter won't tell you whether the batteries meet manufacturer specs and supply full power under load. You need a battery tester like the ZTS to do that. I just received an order of Duracells that failed that test - the second such order of CR 123 batteries from Amazon that did so. The first order was Energizer brand. I learned of the deficiency the hard way when my security system started sending off false alarms after I installed the batteries. I talked to a battery shop specialist, who said that happens when they resell factory rejects.
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I have had a unit for quite a few years. I thought my battery had died and replacements were expensive. Started looking at just getting a new unit. Then I put the battery back in and it has worked fine for what has now been a couple more years. Don't know what happened, might have been a connection problem????
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It needs a new batttery, or the charger is bad.Check the volt output on charger.
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Sorry but I never "tested" it without batteries. The display shows both readings which stay lit for a few seconds-I would think battery drain is minimal.
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There must be a loose connection somewhere or either the batteries are not making a good connection. We installed ours about 2 1/2 years ago, still have the same rechargeable batteries, and our lamp comes on without fail every night. I would check both the wiring connections and insure that the batteries have a tight connection too.
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I use Duracell batteries, but I do not use it in the same environment as you. I guess would check every 30 days or so. I would worry more about the electricity going out.
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Thanks, I did call. But because I am charging Duracell I got no help. They will only help if I was using Rayovac batteries. I was told the dim light after is normal. So I'll just keep an eye on it when charging.
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I purchased two of them and did not have any problems with them. I would check the battery or return it.
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I am using energizer batteries with no problem...It may be that the unit is defective. Good luck!
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I have two of the batteries and have had no problems. I suspect your battery is defective and should be returned for a replacement.
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That's odd... I used mine for over a year before the batt died on me. Maybe you can contact their technical team and see what they say.
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Faint LCD displays are usually caused by weak batteries. Change them first before trying the return route.
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You can probably get away with them except it will read low battery on the display but if you use the normal batteries it's hard to read the display. There may be a reason for warranty purposes but I'm not sure. But the voltage the display gets is not right in design. Very Hard to read the display with 1.5v normal aa batteries and rechargeable batteries are1.2v and the display is easy to read but will read li battery .
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It might be a bad battery. The batteries on these things aren't the best. You should be able to pick up a new batery online for $40 or so.
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The one that I have is reliable and reasonably accurate down to about 80V. Below that voltage it rapidly becomes inaccurate and the display flickers. I do not know the maximum voltage. (I tested it with a variable-voltage transformer.)
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It doesn't appear to use much, or any power, when not sensing voltage. Probably like an LCD clock. Mine has run for a couple of years now without changing the battery.