The user manual for this unit states that only Alkaline AA batteries may be used to power it. Why can't rechargeables like Eneloops be used?
584458
don't buy this meter.. I checked battery voltage with it and the meter started smoking veryyy cheapy made
584459
Often rechargeable batteries (depending on the chemistry) are less than 1.5 v at full charge, as low as 1.2 v, and the rechargeable might be low enough to trigger the low battery indicator, or worse make inaccurate readings, though that should not be the case.
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I have not tried using rechargeable batteries for this but some user manuals will tell you not to use them even though i'll use them anyhow and they work fine. Alkaline batteries are generally at or around 1.2v at 50% while rechargeable NiMH's hold steady at 1.2 volts. It might also be that this manual was meant for the NiMH batteries that you have to recharge no matter what every couple of months or so due to the heavy drain those batteries get. LSD batteries like the Eneloops might work fine, but whether this device will handle the 1.2 volts/rechargeable batteries is really up to whether you give it a shot and see for yourself. I have not tried using rechargeable batteries for this but some user manuals will tell you not to use them even though i'll use them anyhow and they work fine. Alkaline batteries are generally at or around 1.2v at 50% while rechargeable NiMH's hold steady at 1.2 volts. It might also be that this manual was meant for the NiMH batteries that you have to recharge no matter what every couple of months or so due to the heavy drain those batteries get. LSD batteries like the Eneloops might work fine, but whether this device will handle the 1.2 volts/rechargeable batteries is really up to whether... » Read More I have not tried using rechargeable batteries for this but some user manuals will tell you not to use them even though i'll use them anyhow and they work fine. Alkaline batteries are generally at or around 1.2v at 50% while rechargeable NiMH's hold steady at 1.2 volts. It might also be that this manual was meant for the NiMH batteries that you have to recharge no matter what every couple of months or so due to the heavy drain those batteries get. LSD batteries like the Eneloops might work fine, but whether this device will handle the 1.2 volts/rechargeable batteries is really up to whether you give it a shot and see for yourself. « Show Less
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I have lacrosse AA rechargable batteries and Eneloop batteries, both with higher capacities (I think 2500mH). I tried to use both and was unable too because the rechargable batteries are just barely too big. I did successfully shove one in, had a horrible time getting it back out and did not try again. I would guess that there are brands and/or possibly lower capacity rechargable so that are just a tad smaller than mine that do fit. This is why you are seeing different opinions.
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When I emailed Olympus to complain about this battery issue, they told me that I could use Lithium batteries. I tried them...but it ran those out of power just as quickly as the alkaline batteries. So if you use those....you will still need to carry around quite a few extra charged four packs!
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Sorry, we have only used AA rechargeables in this unit. Not sure if Li-ion would work in this.
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It only works with 2 AA batteries, however, this radio is far from power hungry. I have had the radio for several months using it on occasion for at least an hour at t time and i am still onthe first set of alkaline batteries. You could use rechargeables and I suppose you could hook up a power supply connecting to the internal spring contacts with aligator clips but Hey! this is a portable radio!Not a ton of bass but surprisingly good fidelity and great stereo separation. Even played loudly the batteries will last a long time.
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We are lucky if the rechargeable batteries last 3 hours...so very annoying. I started doing a little research and found that these rechargeable batteries are the best on the market : eneloop AA 1800 cycle, Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries, 4 Pack (discontinued by manufacturer) Anyone have any experience with them?! They have really good reviews. I'm wondering if I do get them if I should get a better battery charger, if it really matters at all?!
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Yes you can. I am using Eneloop (low self-discharge) AA batteries inside size D plastic adapters (two AA batteries per one D adapter) and it works fine. The only inconvenience is that to charge the batteries I have to remove them out of the adapters. There do exist size D rechargeable batteries as well but I need batteries that can hold their charge even when they are not being used.
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The device uses AAA size regular alkaline disposable batteries and consumes very low power (they last long time depending the frequency of usage), it does not make a sense to use rechargeable batteries.
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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.
1555781
You have to put in your own batteries. You can use either alkaline or rechargeable.
948943
You can use rechargeable batteries, but there is no built-in rechargeable battery.
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We never use it for rechargeable batteries, it is only for alkaline batteries. Works great.
280553
Contrary to what others are saying here, these ARE rechargeable. ANY ALKALINE battery can be rechargeable; it's the CHARGER that matters--it MUST be for alkaline batteries. I have a few of them. Now they do not recharge very well, won't work for a smoke detector for example, but for other 9v devices that will work fine at 8-8.5v, 9v alkaline will recharge ok for those devices.
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Nickel metal hydride rechargeables work fine as do lithium aa's. Alkalines do not have enough power.
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I can't see why not. As I understand though, most rechargeable batteries don't last as long as a good quality alkaline type.
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I've been using AA rechargeable batteries (Eneloop) with AA to D adapters. After a fresh charge on a decent charger (I have the Sony model BCG34HLD2RN), when inserted into the WSCA03 there is a reading of 90% battery power. And the camera operates on them just fine, both photos and videos. So it may not be supported by the manufacturer, but it works for me. Someone mentioned that alkaline batteries are 1.5v. That's only true at their peak, when brand new. That figure drops as they are used.
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Eneloop's are your regular run-of-the-mill rechargeables, and the Nitecore should be compatible with any AA or AAA rechargeable you give it. I don't see any reason why not.