Do these batteries come charged and ready to use? If not, are the procedures the same for charging them as in a new installation of solar light?
1939298
The ones I received were not charged. I put them into the solar charge floodlights in the early morning on a sunny day and they worked that night and have been working perfectly since, 10 months so far!!
2011843
No - they come charged - however my general all-purpose AA charger doesn't work for them - I think you either need a special solar light battery charger or just the sun to make the recharge.....
998696
Yes. We use it for our security system so they are charged. We don't pull from them unless we lose power then they are backup to system. It's like people are saying seems like a trickle charge. I think directions even mention to charge overnight. But as I said we install ours and leave them.
1794440
Yes, these batteries come fully charged. I am completely pleased with these batteries. I use them in my digital camera with built in flash. Before, using regular alkaline batteries, I needed to replace them every week or two. A real bother having to carry extra batteries and always thinking about swapping batteries. I've had these Eneloop Pro batteries for several months, still using the same set without recharging. They are expensive but far superior than other batteries. Also, the charger will not overcharge.
775651
Mine came charged also, but after you put the battery in the charger, then plug it up. Put Battery in first then plug up charger. I bet it'snot still green..................
1106969
They may have some charge to them, but you will want to have them fully charged prior to first use. It helps the battery stay charged longer and you don't have to worry about battery failure when you are ready to take that perfect shot.
758670
Batteries come pre-installed. Pair with the base..and charge..you're good to go.
2182091
absolutely not. take the tape of the batteries. they were charged upon arrival. set the channel number that you want them to use and ready to go -- it is easy easy, great product with good quality and EVERYTHING is there to go!!!
439732
It comes charged if it has been exposed to light. Also there is a battery backup. When I first got mine, I left it on to see how long the solar charge lasted. 5 plus hours. That is the only time I have ever depleted the solar charge even though the battery is history. I've had mine for 6 years and still use it with another still in the package for emergencies. You can't go wrong with this flashlight at such an affordable price.
152618
Mine were at least partially charged but recommendation is to charge them 24 hours before first use.
2129590
No, I wish they were! But, on the bright side, this brand of battery lasts longer than the energizer... so you won't need to re-order them anytime soon! However, if you're looking for rechargeables, you can find them here: http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Li-Ion-Rechargeable-Button-LR2032/dp/B006O3UG6A and of course you'll need a charger: http://www.amazon.com/Charger-Li-Ion-Rechargeable-Button-Cells/dp/B007JB26SC/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1431673866&sr=1-12&keywords=cr2032+rechargeable+lithium hope that helps!!
468100
Well I used them in my solar lights, and they work fine, so I wouldn't be able to really answer charge time. I plugged them early in the am, and that night the lights were working fine.
1957357
The batteries were charged when I received them. I've been using 8 of the batteries since reception and they work very good. I recommend them toanyone. Good product.
1169952
I got these for solar LED lanterns. The original battery was soldered into the board - I removed it put this battery in it's place and it charges with the solar cell mounted on top. sometimes it charges fine - but has to be very sunny. You may be able to charge it using a AA/AAA charger and a copper wire taped to the contacts - but I'm not sure if that would work.
973912
They do need to be charged first. It took an overnight wait before the light on the charger turned green.
2263836
Yes they do, you just have to make sure that you use the same type and voltage rechargeable when you replace them. They last quite a while when they arrive.
807978
A good question; however there is no definitive answer since there are so many variables. Myself, I always put a new battery on trickle charge before installing it. I use this particular battery for my security gate. They both showed acceptable levels when they arrived; however once under a load it becomes a different matter; thus the trickle charge fully charge them. Just my way to make sure the battery is fully charged before I install them.