I just wanted to verify... can this unit handle both alkaline and lithium batteries?
294245
Yes it does alkaline, NiMH and Lithium (CR123, CR2, CRV3) batteries. It works very well. I use it all the time.
294246
Yes. The lower left testing area is for lithium, lower right is 9v alkaline, top two areas for the 1.2v and 1.5v. Hope this helps.
294247
according to their website, here is the Testing capability (battery list): 1.2v NiMH / NiCd rechargeable [AA, AAA, C, D] 1.5v alkaline [AA, AAA, C, D, N] 3v cylindrical lithium [CR123, CR2] 3.6v Li-Ion rechargeable [18500, 17650, 18650, RCR123A] 9v alkaline & carbon zinc This can all be found on their website here: http://www.ztsinc.com/minimbt.html
294248
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.
616783
I am, as a matter of fact, using lithium batteries. But I can't see how that could make a difference. Any AA batteries (lithium or alkaline) should work. I can't be sure of course but I think your problem most likely comes from something other than the batteries.
616784
Mine works with regular alkaline batteries. Sounds like a defective unit, not a battery problem.
1413374
It requires 4 double A batteries to work...the packaging says alkaline battery is best. I just bought regular batteries.if u have rechargable batteries,that would be fine as well...
424533
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!
846450
It will recharge rechargeable batteries, including the batteries that come with the charger. I would not expect it to recharge alkaline batteries.
686479
yes alkaline batteries work great, my camera was out for 45-50 days, taking several hundred photos day and night and when I took it down it still had 96% battery power.
883784
Yes, you can use either Lithium Ion or Ni-Cd batteries. You will need to be sure to use either a Lithium Ion or Multi Chemistry battery charger however.
769527
I've never tried it. Maybe try to contact Gerber. Ordinary alkaline batteries last a long, long time anyway. I've used one battery for six months. Of course, I don't use it extensively but do take some long walks at night.
1381565
Yes you can! Although I'd advise against it given that it uses 1900mha battery so it would drain any regular alkaline batteries in hours
1564029
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.
390029
Yes. I researched this battery size (which comes down to who manufactures it and the size they list. This is not your common "AA" or "C" size that doesn't change by manufacturer) These batteries are silver oxide which last longer and maintain their voltage and are better than Alkaline.
227295
It can use either regular alkaline or lithium, which is one of the reasons why I bought it.
1126881
Yes it can handle both those sizes in addition to 18650 safely. The newer model has springs going farther up than what is pictured.
13054
Yes, but it is a waste of money. In low-drain devices such as TV remotes, ordinary alkaline batteries will last just as long as those lithium AA batteries - at a fraction of the cost.
584460
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
791883
Absolutely not. You cannot possibly "push" current into a lithium-based battery. As long as you do not exceed the voltage (which is USB standard), all you care about is having enough current capability - no worry about too much.