What can I do to keep it from using so many batteries?
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I do not know what your problem would be, as I have not replaced the batteries in mine since I bought it and that has been since April 26 of this year. I do not get on the scale every day though, if you are doing that, maybe that is why the batteries are being used up. Or it may be the type of batteries you are using. Check with Radio Shack to find out the best batteries you can get, or get the rechargeable batteries, it is expensive at first, but in the long run, it would be cheaper.
754759
Change battery. Keep dry all conections. If the problem continuos change esc.
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It stays on until the batteries run out. Kind of an expensive decoration and alot of batteries. You might want to look at one you could plug in a wall or something
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1) use a multi meter to ensure your panels & runs are actually putting out power. If they are: 2) disconnect the battery bank & get a voltage reading on your batteries, Each individually, not still in parallel. If you find a bad battery, replace it. Fully charged batteries should be able to sit properly "topped" off without a problem for quite awhile.
2009691
The first thing is to check your batteries. Replace the with a good brand, like Energizers. They usually come with off brand batteries, so I put good ones in and they last.
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Use the on/off switch. If that is not the problem, try replacing the rechargeable batteries.
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I would check that it hasnt been left on by accident, running down the batteries. My kids did this and it also became influenced by other electronics (my son's remote car and truck). So try new batteries and a different location in the house. If that doesn't fix problem, I would ask for replacement. Hope info is helpful.
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You need a charge-controller device (not cheap) that has 3-phase input. It will rectify the AC and regulate the amount of juice going to the batteries so they don't overcharge.
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Make sure you remove the plastic strip between the batteries. They insert them to prevent the batteries from draining, but it will also prevent them from charging if you don't remove them.
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I just use regular batteries. Be sure they are fully seated in their place as one did not seem to want to go in but I made it work
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None. As with any battery you want to keep it charged and not deplete it under 10%
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You may way want to buy a charge controller to keep the battery from overcharging.
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use owners manual, if not, google, settings to adjust screen time,,, all in all, it's there to prevent battery run-down.
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It turns out that the batteries suffer capacity fade simply from being old. I guess getting a new laptop (with a newly made battery) is a better option than trying to keep my lil mac going.
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Michelle, if you've Beene using it a lot the battery will slowing lose its power. Your best bet would be to move up to a LiPo battery.
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I'm not sure, but there might be a small piece of plastic over the battery in the remote that needs to be removed. It would help to keep the battery from discharging prior to use.
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I have the same problem and I can not figure out how to keep the battery from draining. I have to take the battery out after each use.