What type of battery is needed..? How long is battery good for..? I realize it would be based on useage..but is it ok to leave batt in product for a
1107537
I don't know anything about the battery. I quickly discovered that it didn't work on my dog at all. I was more successful just using a voice command.
1107538
The device takes a standard 9 volt battery. I have no idea how long the battery will last. Mine is still going strong. My in laws have a couple of unruly Dogs that jump all over the furniture and me. I quietly pointed this thing at the Dogs and they recoil and stay well clear of me. I have only had to use it four or five times. They stay away, and it stays in my pocket. No one knows I have it. It may or may not work for you. For me, it has done what I wanted/expected.
1107539
I threw mine away long before the battery wore out. The product didn't work for my dog.
1504677
With these type batteries, you will want to use them until they are fully dead before charging to get the most out of them. I would not store it on the charger it self. Any other way will be fine.
560541
I wouldn't be too concerned over battery life , haven't had any issue with mine and it gets used frequently . anyway if I remember correctly installing a battery was a breeze .
1661580
excuse me, i want to know if batteries are ok or other devices are ok for this item? thanks a lot!
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I agree with you, someone shoud be making a product that uses batteries that can be replaced, like the old analog battery T.V. Living in Miami 100 minutes is not enuf if the electricitiy is off for days as it is in a hurricane!
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Not long, 2 or 3 months at the VERY longest. This is a trait of the NiMH batteries, NOT the brand. Personally, I would top-off any battery I was planing to use during an electricity free vacation, no earlier than a week beforehand, in order to have the most juice on hand when you need it. This is from my personal experience with a wide selection of brands and a wide variety of battery ages. Everready, on the other hand, claims that NiMH batteries in general will loose 50% of their charge in six months. I expect this may be the case under the very best laboratory, tempature and humidity controlled conditions. Not under normal conditions, like your camera case, electronics drawer, or your battery shoe box. Now... While I've never seen a STORED NiMH battery hold a charge that long, I HAVE found that using them in something that draws a small, but constant current, will give you a MUCH longer shelf-life than charging them and then storing them. Depending on what they are in, I've seen them last up to a year or longer.
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I'm sorry, I did not keep track of how long it took to charge; I just did them overnight. Once it's charged, according to the camera readout, it is good for more than 6 hours of running. The two batteries should be good for most conceivable situations. I have pretty much stopped using the charger that comes with the camera.
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To preserve the health of batteries it is always a good practice to keep them stored elsewhere once they are fully charged. Also which ever device you have them in like a camera. Good practice if you know you won't be using that device for a while to remove them. Always store batteries in a dry cool area around room temperature. Hope that answers your question.
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I have noticed that if the battery is not used, it is good for the time stated. Of course, any use or over charging will void the life of the battery. Just make sure if the battery is NOT used it is as good as new.
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Depends I have about 3 to 4 hours on batt live at one time, it can be up two 6-7 if you are not using a lot of apps! Some people say 12 hours(hard to believe though.)
695484
No problem, the device is made made to do time lapses over long period of time. When not in use, it's not good to leave batteries on any device for to long, especially when it's on.
1855363
Lately I've been a bit disappointed with the flashlights run time. I usually keep mine on the base but it's been dying withing 20 minutes or so, with noticeable kick down after maybe 5 minutes. This is leading me to believe it's probably better to charge it then take it off then only charge it when it's discharged. That's basically what I did with the first one I had and the battery had longer full run time over a much greater period of time.
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Battery life is about as good as the kind of batteries you use (Duracell, Energizer, etc.). They use three (3) double-A batteries, each, so you'll need a total of six (6). Buy and use good batteries, and you should have great life as these units don't consume much power when in use. They DO NOT work 16 miles, as advertised...more like a few blocks, and that's it.
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For best performance operate on a full charge, so charge the battery in a way that's convenient and economical for you. Once fully charged the battery will stay fully charged for some time(2-3 weeks). After that batt is still @ 90 percent charged. Then plug charger/batt in outlet until full charge is indicated ( 1 min max). No need to leave charger/batt plugged in all the time. I mow first then trim...so I charge while mowing.
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you can remove and replace batterys great idea!I was considered the the same thing as we'll.here are the isues I have run into so far . Extra battery's expensive. Extra batterys are heavy. And you still have to transport the trey and charge eventually too
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Sorry I missed this. My wife uses it and says she has 8-20 hrs and still the same batteries. Said she loves it though !! Hope it helps
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The battery is a Lithium Ion Battery, and I actually think the lifetime is pretty anemic (is only 900mAh if I remember correctly). Still it's good for several hundred shots (fewer if you use a lot of flash), but if you are on a long vacation, that is not enough. I'd recommend getting a backup battery, preferably one with a higher capacity (e.g. 1100 mAh). Also, when it gives the "battery warning" you probably have less than 10-20 shots left before the battery dies.