Why can't I use rechargeable batteries? It says not to, but could I get away with using them anyway?
1092874
You can probably get away with them except it will read low battery on the display but if you use the normal batteries it's hard to read the display. There may be a reason for warranty purposes but I'm not sure. But the voltage the display gets is not right in design. Very Hard to read the display with 1.5v normal aa batteries and rechargeable batteries are1.2v and the display is easy to read but will read li battery .
1092875
Another reason not to use rechargeables is that they can drain while idle more quickly than alkaline batteries. I wouldn't use them if you will be gone more than a couple of days.
684022
I dont use rechargeable batteries. My apologies that I cant offer you more assistance.
2087690
You can use it no problem, but keep the batteries in. There is no reason to remove them. I used mine that way with no problems.
1881771
There is no reason why they should not. I recall reading an article that suggests which type of battery to use. Rechargeable is best when the battery will be used more heavily. Alkaline when they will sit unused for long periods of time.
2151766
No you don't need rechargeable batteries. There is a built in battery inside that is rechargeable by solar. Great light tho.
1210363
The ones that I purchased, yes the battery is rechargeable. But, if there's a way to replace the battery, that would be great because the batteries suck now. They don't hold a charge for anything. I haven't checked to see if I can replace them. I'll check tonight though.
1613529
I would not advise this as batteries can leak or explode when not specifically made for recharging.
446204
You can use 'C' batteries. But you will find that the rechargeables work so much better you won't want to use "regular" batteries.
245366
Yes, you can use rechargeable batteries. But it comes with AA battery pre-installed, and it really does last a long, long time (the package claims 18 months), especially if you're good about shutting off the mouse when you walk away from the computer or are watching a movie/show on it, so you might find that it's not so bad to just use regular batteries.
406682
I don't think the solar batteries can be recharged that way but I'm not sure.Maybe contact the battery company and ask them.
750111
Yes you can use rechargeable batts. they last for a good period of time..I've been using. Rechargeable batts for a year and everything good.
1388640
I do not use rechargeable batteries, I use the regular alkaline type and get my 4-6 hours that I need out of them each time. I replace the batteries on the next gig in order to assure no surprises midway.
1704544
I am not sure ? Only because, I have not seen any non-rechargeable batteries this big ??? Sorry for not being any help.
1866138
Yes, you can use any brand of rechargeable batteries. I have used Sanyo, Amazon, Eveready, and others.
128070
I haven't tried using rechargeables, but I don't see it being a problem as long as they are the D size. The only possible issue I see is that using rechargeable batteries could result in weaker light and faster draining of the batteries. As I said I haven't tried rechargeables in this lantern, but I had those issues years ago when I used them in a mag light.
1162744
NO. Only use AA batteries. Do not use rechargeable because they do not hold on the right charge for long. I did install a female power jack. This wayI could use an adjustable volt, 1.5v to 12v, DC wall power supply. I hope this helps. Have fun with it. RobS...
1392820
Great question, never tried with rechargeable batteries but this is the best Mighty Bright unit hands down.