I seem to be replacing the regular batteries every week -is this normal? How long do the rechargeable batteries work?
1025885
Yes' they do run down quickly. I use rechargeable batteries. They last from 5__ 7days. Have them ready to change.
1025886
Yes, Akaline Batteries don't last long....I Use Rechareable & keep extras charged; Amazon sells their own brand & they are excellent & charge quickly! Save $'s, Get rechargeable for all Battery Items. Now you can get Sleeves for C & D size Use, & they use AA rechargeable! Saves our landfills! I know you didn't ask, but when I discovered them, I was SOOOOO Impressed! I have 2 Auvio Wireless headphones, so I don't change batteries(only when worn out) I just keep one Headset charged for replacement! You're Welcome!
1025887
We have never replaced the rechargeable batteries. Make sure that the blue light is on when charging.
1025888
!st.. If you leave the set laying around for more than4 hours the batts will discharge. 2nd.....If you have 3rd tier batts, they will not fully charge nd will lose power rapidly. 3rd....Leave them ON the charger ALL the time you are not using them.
1661530
I use the EverReady lithium batteries -- they last months and months. I find rechargeable batteries are too much of a hassle.
1574990
I have not as yet and I basically use them every day and charge what feels like every other day. They say 10 hours and it really is at least that. I'd agree that replacing the battery is unfortunately not a likely option. The silver lining perhaps is that li-ion batteries are very good these days so with some luck they'll last several years.
686069
I use rechargeables in my machine and they last about a month of twice daily usage (with the 3 averaged readings and some clothes in the way errors with an extra reading twice a week or so.) I estimate that they need replacing between 180-200 individual readings.
301148
Mine about every 24 hours of use but that was with regular battery. Better ones would last longer.
1949370
I have had no problem with mine they still work or recharge well and hold a charge when not in use. I really haven't recharged them enough to know how long "Normal" would be.
563035
Oh, thanks for clearing that up for me. But I'm kinda worried that they aren't replaceable. I've seen a few batteries die completely in a state where they aren't even rechargeable anymore. I hope these lithium batteries last if you can't replace them.
1911542
We are using rechargables. thank you I will certainly try different batteries.
60114
That's way too long. It seems to take longer than usual with some cheap batteries and with rechargeables. Even then, not 20 minutes. I'd double check that it's not the batteries if convenient and/or contact the seller/mfgr to see if they'll swap it for another one.
337226
You can use regular batteries but depending on how often you use it, you'll be changing them fairly frequently so it may be more economical to get rechargeable.
87038
I've owned mine for almost a month and use it every week. I always leave 1 of my 2 batteries in the charger between uses so that I always have a fully charged battery. The instruction manual says that's fine and so far, I have not seen any issues with doing so.
266997
Sometimes "New" batteries have sat on shelves for so long they have discharged completely. I advise getting Rechargeable batteries with a charger, remove and install when fully charged light indicates full charge. Otherwise, return the timer for a new one, could be a lemon, it happens. My cheap-o batteries from the dollar store barely lasted a month, but the rechargeables are still running after 3 months.
1898608
I have not had to change the battery every 14 days. I would probably change them monthly though for my own piece of mind.
353890
No, that's not normal at all, it sounds like you have a really bad battery. If you are using the rechargeable lithium ion batteries that comes with it, then you probably have one that has gone bad, I would stop using it immediately, and certainly don't try to recharge it.
1865914
We still have the original batteries (3 months) but our use is not regular. We use the radios when husband is working in yard and I need to stay in tou with him, so a few hours a couple times a week.
1453483
Totally disagree with other poster. I've had these installed for months and I've never gotten more than a week out of a set of 18 AA batteries. Has nothing to do with usage. The issue is the Wi-Fi receivers are powered at all times waiting for a command from the controller. This kills batteries far too quickly. With new batteries, the system is wonderful, but that lasts only several days to a week or so. I no longer use them and will replace with wall-powered units as part of kitchen renovation. By the way, if you have to try these, get them from a warehouse club for about half the price asked here, and use them in time to return them for a refund when you see how short a time the batteries last. Totally disagree with other poster. I've had these installed for months and I've never gotten more than a week out of a set of 18 AA batteries. Has nothing to do with usage. The issue is the Wi-Fi receivers are powered at all times waiting for a command from the controller. This kills batteries far too quickly. With new batteries, the system is wonderful, but that lasts only several days to a week or so. I no longer use them and will replace with wall-powered units as part of kitchen renovation. By the way, if you have to try these, get them from a warehouse club for about half the price... » Read More Totally disagree with other poster. I've had these installed for months and I've never gotten more than a week out of a set of 18 AA batteries. Has nothing to do with usage. The issue is the Wi-Fi receivers are powered at all times waiting for a command from the controller. This kills batteries far too quickly. With new batteries, the system is wonderful, but that lasts only several days to a week or so. I no longer use them and will replace with wall-powered units as part of kitchen renovation. By the way, if you have to try these, get them from a warehouse club for about half the price asked here, and use them in time to return them for a refund when you see how short a time the batteries last. « Show Less
1912640
I don't know how long the batteries are supposed to last, but this seems unusual for them to die weekly. I ran mine last year for approximately 4 hours per week and unit battery still worked this year.