Is your advice to keep the batteries out of the unit until need to use flare?
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No not at all I am saying there is an on and off button that is made pretty cheap because the light quality is great and re lights are bright and the hard shell is real strong ifs just that little press button ON / OFF switch is not working well broke after 4th test on and off
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No, I wouldn't for varied reasons. It's not that simple to install batteries and in case of an emergency it may not be possible to go through the hassle of installing batteries. If you'd rather throw away the batteries that Wagan sends you and install some good ones you should be good. Still you'd want to check the lights before any long trips besides checking these at a regular intervals. My biggest disappointment was the customer service from Wagan. It's non existent and despicable.
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I keep batteries in the unit so it is ready to deploy in an emergency. I replace the batteries yearly. I have a battery change day once a year for all my devices like emergency radios, flashlights, etc.
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Either keep the batteries out or stick a tab in it to break the circuit connection.
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Put a little piece of duck tape over one end pf the batteries until ready to use the light
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The batteries just run the light which has a high and low setting so it's going to depend on your use habits. I turned the light off when the party was over. Did not seem to be a problem!
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This is a question best directed to the manufacturer. However, I would offer that if it is not too cold to prevent regular batteries in a flashlight kept in the garage from working it will probably be all right. I'd also take into consideration where it is placed--certainly not on an outside wall or directly in front of a window or other indirect exposure to the elements.
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Unscrew the bottom out just enough for the batteries to stop connecting..I am assuming that you still need to use it the same day or week..In any case when you need to use it, screw the bottom in again..
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NO - The manual says to remove the batteries if it is not going to be used for a while.
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Hi! I'm with Blackfire: here's their official FAQ:Use 3 AAA batteries. Press the green tab found recessed inside the handle below the swivel head. It is pushed down towards the feet and in and may be a little hard the first few times you do it. The green battery cover comes off. Follow the polarity instructions printed inside the battery compartment. To close first insert the tab in at the bottom and then press the cover shut.~Sean
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I have not. I have managed to get 6 months out of my batteries. One suggestion is to turn off the LED light if you have not already done so.
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No, I leave it on all of the time. even if the equipment if off, I leave it on to do its job (prevent line spikes etc.),
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You could try that, but leaving batteries in the light pucks could have problems with batteries leaking (an example is a flashlight which isn't used much either). If you aren't using much, except when your at your secondary home, then all batteries should be removed from the remote and light pucks before you leave your loft. I haven't had huge issues at our secondary place, but I do expect the battery life to be limited on anything, even when there are long periods of unused time.
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Like LFM says, put the "Watt's Up" between battery and load. As long as it has some current from the battery, the unit will stay on and keep a running tally of amp hours, max/min voltage, etc.
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I would buy a crap ton of batteries as they drain out if you leave the little on/off switch in the on position. Just remember to turn it off after each use and it should last as long as anything else.
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If you're not worried about the "safety" aspect, I've plugged mine into the same kind of timer I use for the lights when I'm on vacation. However, mine is really old, so I don't know if the electronic timer ones will go on for a pre-specified time at a pre-specified setting or if you have to set that info at the moment you power it on.
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I leave mine plugged in all the time until needed, then plug it in again. Doesn't seem to effect battery life as I've been doing this for over a year and I still get up to 6 hours of light.
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I use a timer on mine. One like I use on lamps when I go away for a week or so.
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The unit stays on for half an hour and then shuts off, if you kept it on all night it would really drain the batteries, there is nothing in the instructions about it staying on all night. I hope this helps---Karin
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Unscrew the magnetic end of the flashlight. It might take some effort the first time so use pliars if necessary. Once loose it is self evident how to replace the batteries.