if i install 3 aaa rechargeable batteries, will they also charge via sun or crank or adapter?
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The AAA batteries will not charge. The only way the unit will charge via sun or crank is with the blue rechargeable battery (the battery it comes with) inserted in the unit.
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Hey, Jeff, No, they will not charge because the solar panel is wired to charge only the one, rechargeable battery that comes with the radio. I'm not sure about the hand crank, though...but I don't think so. The good news is that there is an adapter to charge the batteries, via their regular charger. So I guess, kind of in a secondary sort of way, you can charge your AAA rechargeable batteries with this unit. But with the adapter, not the hand crank, or the solar panel.
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Yes. I separated my batteries for one to crank the motor and one to run house accessories. When the motor starts, the cranking battery gets charged first, then when 13.2 volts or so are reached the relay turns on and charges the house battery. At this point both batteries are being charged at the same time. My boat has a 70amp alt on it and the system works great. Pain to install but well worth it. Hope this helps. ~ Robert
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The quick answer is "it depends." Read the label of your "solar" rechargeable battery types. If the label says it is a nickle cadmium (NiCad) or Nickle Metal Hydride (NiMH) the answer is YES, just remember to set the charger's slide switch to the type of battery you wish to recharge. Charging batteries of different types (alkaline, NiCad, NiMH) invites a poor recharge at best, overheating, leakage or damage to the charger. The answer is NO for recharging standard (heavy duty) batteries and for recharging high-end lithium or "Quantum" batteries.
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Hmm, this a good question for which I do not have an answer. I only use the Sanyo recharging station to charge these batteries. I am sorry I could not be more helpful.
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Yes. The provided charger will charge 4 AAA batteries at once -or- 4 AA batteries at once -or- 2 AA & 2 AAA at once. There is a recessed area that fits the AAA batteries at an angle. I wish the description was this detailed!
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If you look closely in the slots the aa batteries fit into you will see some short tabs that aaa batteries will engage. They will not be obvious in a picture unless it is a closeup. I thought the same thing and thought it was kind of cheap but it seems to be a clever way to charge both aaa and aa batteries in a compact design. I have been using mine primarily for charging aaa batteries for a headlight I use everyday at work and have had no problems.
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I ordered two of these kits for my parents and both kits had the aaa battery adaptors. Both my parents have been very happy with these flashlights. They are pretty good lights for the money. My father prefers using the more powerful rechargeable batteries, rather than the aaa batteries, however.
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They will work with regular AAA batteries. I have also used rechargable AAAs, but found out that I had to scrape a bit of the paper off of the one making contact with the prong on the radio to make them work. You will still have to take this type battery out and put in a charger to charge.
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Good question. I would ask the manufacturer I had a question of them once and they were fairly prompt in answering. With mine I only need to connect to the batteries on my pick up camper and charge away!
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I haven't tried the C and D battery adapters yet, but basically you charge the AA batteries and insert them into the provided C or D shell. When they need a charge, you pop out the AA batteries from the adapters and charge those.
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I bought mine from my boat and I attached outdoor 12 V receptacles to each of my batteries and mounted my solar charger so that it was facing straight up and I keep it plugged into one of the batteries all the time to keep it charged.
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I have never needed to charge the by plugging them in. I think they work off of both, bu I am not certain on that. I just place the lights in direct sunlight or if it is cloudy just set them outside to recharge them. This always works for me. Hope this helps.
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I don't think that will work. I charge the batteries with a standard outlet. Hope that helps.
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I primarily use it for a 3.7 volt lithium battery. It does charge AA and AAA batteries.
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These work with 3 AAA batteries , but I would recommend you buy the uv from a different company. This company is a rip off.
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i am using the RCR123A 3.0v battery from Tenergy. they came with a charger when i bought the batteries. they work fine. heads up though, when the batteries start to get low it does not get dim, it just stops working, so pick up a set of extra batteries.Other than that very powerful light, and very durable.
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triple AAA batteries. where do they go, how to put them in?? can't figure it out. ????