Does anyone know if the more expensive O2 Cool 8 battery Rechargeable Model FD10006AU with built in batteries blow stronger than this FD10002A model?
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I don't know about the fan with the rechargeable batteries, but I know the 02 Cool fan with the 8 batteries worked a lot better than the one with the 6 batteries. The one with the 6 batteries hardly gave a breeze and we sent it back. The one with the 8 batteries is much better. Hope this helped.
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I didn't try AA bateries in this one, but I use the F550 and last for abou 3 hours, and also by accident I left my NP-F770 on at lower point from midnight to 6 pm to the next day when I come back the light still on, and put to recharge the batery and it shows 50% of charge wich is prety good.
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The 1510 wouldn't pick up a thing--or hold a charge--after 4-5 mos. By all means, trust the reviews and don't begrudge spending an extra $8 on the the 1410L. It simply CAN'T be as bad as the 1510. (My hunch is that B&D; was aware of a problem with the 1510 and of the need for an improved model.)
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Superior! I can charge the battery and three months later it will have full charge, unlike the 18V. The 20V last longer, jobs that I did with the 18V, I needed three fully charged batteries to complete; with the 20V, one. Plus, it is a lot lighter.
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I pay the extra and only use Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries, which provide much longer life than other batteries that I've tried. Rechargeables are hopeless. The suggestion about trying other batteries is a good one, and if that doesn't change anything, I think you do need to deal with customer support, either by phone or by e-mail.
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Hi, I am also trying to research Panasonic shavers as an Xmas gift for my husband. I haven't researched the 8109 but I did research the 8243. You probably already know this but there's 8243A & 8243K. A=black model K=blue & silver model You can't replace the batteries in the 8243 unit because it's built in (I had read someone's feed back on it so I called Panasonic to verify). To change the battery, you have to send it to their one and only certified technicians at Appliance Sales & Service in San Francisco. (415-362-7195). I called and it's approx. $50 for the battery & labor according to the person I talked to. I'm assuming that it doesn't include shipping costs. The batteries are also built in on the 8249, LA63S & LA93K and would have to be sent to San Francisco too, according to the panasonic person. According to the Panasonic person, 8243, 8249, LA63S & LA93K are all made in Japan. I couldn't pin her down if any of them were made in China. As far as she could tell they're made in Japan. She referenced the year 2008 and couldn't tell me anything about 2009. (I had thought that someone had said something about having one made in China but I'm researched out at this point so it could have been for another brand of shaver). The only difference I could find between 8243 and 8249 was that the 8249 has the vortex hydra clean system. I still haven't figured out yet whether the hydra system is a good thing or not. 8249S = silver 8249K = black This is unrelated but I thought I'd mention that the expensive ESLA63S & ESLA93K don't have a quick 5 minute charge. There must be something I'm missing because what happens if it dies during a shave. It doesn't make sense to me that something that expensive would have less features than the 8243 & 8249 models The ESLA63S & ESLA93K have 2 motors which does make it louder according to the panasonic person but is suppose to give a better and quicker shave.
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I looked up the WG545 and it's "frequently bought together with the WA3520 battery. The 3525 is 2Ah charge capacity. The 3520 is 1.5Ah. So the 3525 will run the blower longer (and will take longer to charge). Assuming both are mechanically compatible, you should go with the 3525. They are both $48.
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Don't know as I use the battery normally in my camera instead of double A's, which seem to discharge faster than the rechargeable.
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The answer to that is an emphatic yes. The P-108 makes a huge difference in the run time. I use the Ryobi quick charger (1/2 hour + cooldown) and the smaller batteries for fill in
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In this case, the A/C model will give you more power and will handle more load (depending on the Amperage of the breaker). Don't ask me about the physics of AC/DC, but batteries almost never compare to an A/C power tool.
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The type of rechargable battery matters regarding the OP's question. I used the standard 1400mah Energizer that come with their Rapid Charger and it ran for about 7 hours on high speed, but it was turning very slowly at the end. I have not tried it on low speed but the low speed really doesn't move much air. I am going to try it with some 2400mah next and hope to increase the time that it retains its speed.
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Mark: This company markets internationally. I am in the US and have 60 hz. I would go the web site and check, but I think that there may be a switch on the unit for either. I have found this unit to be highly reliable. I have been using it for a year and my batteries have been maintained at 13.7 V to 13.9 V. I am using the old standard lead acid batteries on a sailboat and charge a bank of 3 of the deep cycle batteries. One bank shares one 10 amp feed and the battery I used as house battery has the other channel. It is important to install the battery charger with stand-offs about 1.5 inches from the bulk head to allow circulation of air for heat dissipation. This unit has been reliable and trouble free. It has been on line 24/7 now for over a year. Hope this helps. James D.
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If it is airtight and charging, it will probably blow up, seen it happen before, moved an entire wall. The challenge with sealed batteries is they are not really sealed, they have an exhaust port. Mostly what they give off is hydrogen and oxygen when charging and discharging and they then regenerate these gasses when charging. Charging too hot and fast means your gasses leave the battery and don't come back, so there is less charge. My nonprofit, MobilityMedicalProject.org is now an MK dealer, and I recommend them much more, plus they are guaranteed to be fresh and not new and sat on a shelf for 6 years. If it is airtight and charging, it will probably blow up, seen it happen before, moved an entire wall. The challenge with sealed batteries is they are not really sealed, they have an exhaust port. Mostly what they give off is hydrogen and oxygen when charging and discharging and they then regenerate these gasses when charging. Charging too hot and fast means your gasses leave the battery and don't come back, so there is less charge. My nonprofit, MobilityMedicalProject.org is now an MK dealer, and I recommend them much more, plus they are guaranteed to be fresh and not new and sat on a... » Read More If it is airtight and charging, it will probably blow up, seen it happen before, moved an entire wall. The challenge with sealed batteries is they are not really sealed, they have an exhaust port. Mostly what they give off is hydrogen and oxygen when charging and discharging and they then regenerate these gasses when charging. Charging too hot and fast means your gasses leave the battery and don't come back, so there is less charge. My nonprofit, MobilityMedicalProject.org is now an MK dealer, and I recommend them much more, plus they are guaranteed to be fresh and not new and sat on a shelf for 6 years. « Show Less
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I am happy with the 20v model. I can blow out my 2 car garage, 20 yard long driveway, front porch, screened-in porch and concrete deck without running out of charge at full power (approx. 15 minutes).It is also very light and built well (ergonomically and durable), dropped it a couple of times and no problem.
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hi, the NP-FV100 battery is the better choice since it is not as thick and obtrusive.
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With my MB-D200 I carry the charged EN-EL3e as a spare and 6, 12 or more rechargeables (depending the assignment) These are 2500 - 2900 mA NiMH and generally last more or less as long as the proprietary battery. I have not seen much performance difference between expensive and cheap ones, but I guess the cheap ones will just die sooner (well, maybe not...) In the case of the MB-D10 of course, you would have to pack multiples of 8. Anyway, I always carry a box full of charged NiMH's, because I have to "feed" the flashes as well.
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No difference from other deep cycle batteries. The Optima batteries I have charge normally with both my on-board and portable chargers. I am on year 3 and have had zero issues.