On average how long would you say a battery would last in them? Planning on using them at Christmas in outside lanterns.
1884375
You're lucky to get a full 2 weeks of use when in auto mode. Don't waste your money!
1884376
Mine have burned 5 hours every night since I got them. Probably two months already. They are great!!!!
1884377
Some of these have lasted almost 6 months for us! we have them on the timer setting outside....
1884378
I put the batteries in in April, they are on every night and I have not had to change the batteries yet!!
1866347
My batteries will last approximately eight to ten weeks with my normal usage. That usage will vary with each individual. I used mine hunting, working on my old car, getting the dog in after dark. The batteries are only fully charged at the beginning so don't expect them to be 300 Lumen all the time. I have really enjoyed using this head lamp.
1375978
I find they all last about thd same with the portable unit used for hunting lasting longer. I get almost 10 hours out of mine. The smallest lantern was the shortest burn time with about 5 hours.
397508
i think that really depends on the quality of the battery you use. i use the amazon brand "AA" batteries and have used the lite with both down and up lights on for about 5 hours consecutive use and they did start to dim slightly. but as i find you don't really need more time than that for an evening on the patio. you need to keep in mind this a temporary lite source for your patio table and is not meant for long burn duration's. with that in mind, it's a good investment for the money. it's also good to have around in case of a power outage!!
1827652
They only draw 200 mAMPS (0.0000002 amps) so the wattage is really insignificant if you are worried about battery life. I am in road construction and normally leave mine running for 5-6 hours and have never had a problem. FYI: I run these at the same time I am running my overhead light (strobe) and four corner strobes.
876627
These are not designed for continuous lighting, but for intermittent and for a couple hours at a time. If left on continuously, the batteries will last around 25 to 30 hours. These had been considered for a commercial display case but were turned down due to having to change the batteries every 3 days.
296981
I use Duracell Rechargeable Batteries in my lights. The light that gets the heaviest use because the dog sets it off at night all the time lasted about 3 months. The other light that just gets normal use still has the original batteries after 4 months now.
1433738
I use rechargable batteries in mine. But if you leave the lantern on the shelf for a long time without using it, you may find that the batteries have lost their charge when you go to use the lantern in an emergency.
747781
I haven't yet expended the batteries. According to the instructions (with 3 good D cell alkaline batteries) it should last 3 days on High power and 6 days on low. I am inclined to believe this info. When on low it puts out quite a bright light. I purchased 10 lanterns to gift out; and I caught a great sale on the batteries at Amazon also. 6pack for $4.95!!
1944687
I've left them in for a reasonable period of time (life of batteries) with no ill effect, though it could possible shorten the battery life. I have no evidence, just a hunch.
89647
Charge them over night and you will be fine.... Now how long do they last is another question haha
1539454
I think it depends on how often you will be using the lantern. We camp about 4 times a year, for 3-5 days each. The lantern went with us each time. We used regular batteries and did NOT have to replace them once. With a fire at night, we really didn't end up using the lantern for hours at a time. I'm glad we didn't put out the expense of rechargeables, unless you would use them for something else when you are not camping!
631922
Mine can last all night long and into dawn if I have them only on motion detector mode. If it is on continuously and is FULLY CHARGED I have had the light stay on for about 6 hours.
32016
Hi Mary. I'm sold four of these lanterns to a lady lives in Canada, uses 3-D batteries, not to tall, item can be use to put on a counter top or table, etc. it is apromx. 12-inches tall. The battery-life will last a long time if you don't keep it on for hours, keeps D batteries handy. I hope I answered all of your questions. Thank you Mary!
1447281
As I said in my original post, not very long. I tried multiple batteries from a 20-pack, and nothing would keep any of the three in pack lit for more than 10's of minutes. We went back to inexpensive moon lights, and haven't regretted it.
435763
Individual candle loaded with new battery can light for 70+ hours. We are very confidence on that as we had tested them before and all of them last much longer hours than 70 hours. Thanks.
1279286
After they are lit for the first time they are fragile. They will last a long time but if it gets knocked over or tossed around they will probably break. I bought about a dozen spares after i bought the lantern last summer...haven't needed to replace one yet.