Can an alkaline battery be used instead of the included recharagable?
1674852
No. It's a bigger size than an A, and different shape than a C and smaller than a D. And honestly, I don't think a regular battery would last very long. I have 4 of these flashlights, and have purchased them for the rest of my family who don't live with me... they are amazing - AND amazingly BRIGHT and long lasting. I don't think a regular battery would have much battery life. I charge it with my computer when I'm out and about (in my car, for example). It's very convenient.
1674853
The HexBright takes one protected 18650 size cell. Alkalines don't come in that size. Also, alkaline chemistry is not suited to continuous high current applications, which the HexBright is. The 18650 is a standard size battery, so you can buy extras or replacements.
1674854
It's a specialized battery, so while you might be able to kludge something that worked, I wouldn't recommend it.
1268258
I'm not sure, because i've only used alkaline batteries in mine so far. But, you might ask one of the other buyers that use their lanterns often if they tried it.
1490397
2x AA/LRG Alkaline Batteries (Ni-MH and Lithium batteries can also be used)
1639155
Yes, you can use alkaline batteries. But, they don't last very long. you are far better off using the recommended rechargable merc bats and recharging them when the icon indicates low bats. For me, it's about every 5 days or so.
359350
I do not know why you could not use any 9-volt battery of the correct size. Alkaline batteries usually last longer. However, our training aid has not yet needed a replacement, so I cannot state that I have used a non-alkaline battery in it.
2151914
I've used only alkaline batteries in them. But you can use any type of AA batteries. I like them a lot.
258205
I don't think rechargeable batteries are recommended for use in this unit. I buy the big pack of alkaline AA batteries at Sams or Costco to reduce cost and save spent batteries to be taken for recycling during our haz waste day. Great little unit for the $$
2171578
Yes you can replace the recargable batteries -- they are the same size as a AA Battery thus you can substitute regular AA Batteries till they run out.
1963395
Being that these walkies have to be recharged, alkaline batteries won't do. They are not rechargeable
615769
NiMH batteries are reuseable - for this one $6 shot = about a dozen AA alkalines over 4 charges e.g. http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Instant-Charger-Mobile-Phones/dp/B0093GIME8
207947
Thank you for your question. You can use this item with two alkaline battery! First time, this is included two!! THANK YOU
424533
Yes. The unit takes 2 AA batteries. You can use rechargeable NiCad or standard alkaline. And there is a setting in the tool menu to tell it which type you're using to get the best usage. I'm not sorry in the least that I got mine. Go for it!
1506673
Bad idea. Rechargeable batteries would have to be swapped out/ recharged frequently. The device will operate much more reliably with alkaline or lithium AA cells.
1707343
yes it is a rechargeable battery (li alkaline battery). when i bought it the charger was included.
1082225
No way, even if the D cell you are comparing it to is really just a sub-C cell in a D body. A true D-cell rechargeable has about 5 times the energy storage of a AA of the same technology. And forget about trying to use a AA alkaline to replace a D. Even the voltage difference is practically moot. Take a typical old flashlight, for instance. After a short while, the alkaline drops below 1.2v under load, while the NiMH maintains its voltage until it's nearly empty, meaning (for many applications) the rechargeable far outperforms the alkaline. And that's just on one charge.
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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.
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Remove and re- charge. We simply used replaceable alkaline batteries in our circumstances. Did not use rechargeable batteries.