Do you have to keep charging the batteries when you are not using the light? Some rechargeable batteries get ruined if you let them go dead between use.
1156651
No, you do not have to keep the batteries recharged. The unit can sit for months with out use and then when you need it, it will work perfectly.
1156652
I haven't been doing that, and I don't recall any instruction to that effect. I haven't used it for some weeks, and, on receiving your question, I did check -- it still gives a pretty good light, but has probably lost some strength.
1156653
I use mine almost everyday but you crank this to charge the batteries and one charge doesn't last very long. I'm not certain but I think this is different from the usual rechargeable batteries. This is charged with static electricity. So it shouldn't be an issue. Hope that helps. I love mine. This is my second one! I wore the handle out on one!! Took over a year of everyday cranking though. LOL
1156654
I use mine about once a month. Never had any issues with the battery and I have owned it for over a year.
619889
I have never needed to charge the by plugging them in. I think they work off of both, bu I am not certain on that. I just place the lights in direct sunlight or if it is cloudy just set them outside to recharge them. This always works for me. Hope this helps.
470166
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.
1251601
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!
2133480
Having the lights on does take a lil from the battery without sacrificing allot of power. Note these are led lights and do not consume not as m much power as you think. But having them off will give you about 30 minutes of extra use after a full charge
1292900
My light stays on as long as the unit is plugged in and the battery is attached. I just let it charge for 10 hours before removing. That seems to work. It would be nice if the light went off when it was done, but I donlt think mine does...
750112
Yes I see no problem utilizing rechargeable batteries. Hope this helps. Very useful light.
2093556
I had the opposite problem with my 1st order, as everything was too loose and the light wouldn't stay on. This company has one of the friendliest customer service team. I emailed them and promptly got a response thanking me for the feedback so they could take up the problem with the manufacturer/distributor. They also sent another light out to me right away, and this one works without a problem. I have not tried rechargeable batteries. Maybe you can ask them when you contact them. Best of luck.
2231297
I leave mine on the charger between uses and have not noticed an issue, it is a great light though, the beam will really reach out to light up things with a clear lighting not the yellowish light you can get with some flashlights.
208712
it shouldn't drain the battery, only draw a few milliamps to keep the light lit. if you have a weak or old battery you may want to unplug it to be safe. I leave mine plugged in all the time & have had no issues.
243008
The light is supposed to be lit when charging. It might have a faulty or loose bulb. If it charges, I wouldn't worry about the light.
595143
You may want to try another battery. I always carry extra batteries when I'm away from home. This happened to me once when I was at a supplier taking pictures of die sets. I did not have extra batteries and I wasn't sure of the problem. Also batteries can only be charged do many times before they are dead.
41513
Yes. They are rechargeable batteries. It sounds like your light is defective.
1311798
(Addendum to previous answer). Of course, you need to leave it in sunlight to recharge the batteries...forgot to mention that in my previous response.
1150171
Leave them plugged in for an hour or so and recheck them. I believe I had a similar issue with these initially. I'm anxious to hear if this works for you. I've been really pleased with the lights I am using in our house. Helps so much at night.
41511
There should be a rechargeable battery in the clip area. I have not used my light since June and still have power in it. I have charged the lamp 1X since my original purchase in springtime, using it several times weekly in March, April, May, June. I'd say you have a defective product!
1501629
with mine, the light turns off when it is finished. keep in mind, as with most rechargeable items, the first time you charge them, the lnltial charge time will be much longer than it will be from then on, because the first charge is a DEEP-CHARGE, with charges after that simply topping off a partially-charged battery. Hope this helps.