Another Battery Question

[herbajones]

The Rechargeable Duracell Alkaline batteries are rated at 1.2 volts each and the regular non chargable alkalines are rated at 1.5 volts each. The manual says to use 8X 1.5 volt alkalines. So if I am using the 8X 1.2 volts,(rechargeable alkalines) I am not getting enough power...Right?? Maybe that is why my machine acts up when I use the back up AA pack with the 8 rechargeable 1.2 alkalines???

 

[JamesBondaka]

Could very well be! If Alk batteries work just fine and rechargeables dont...you have your answer!

 

[Goes4ever]

I fill my spare pack with 8 rechargeables and have never had a problem

 

[grouser]

our radios at work have one dummy battery that is used when using alkaline batteries (nine of them) and if you use rechargeable ones you take the dummy out and use ten,,, so there is a difference in total voltage and it would make a difference,,,,

 

[AL KS]

I bought some 2700 mah batteries from batteries plus and havent had any problems. Recharge in two hrs. and last a long time. I dont keep track of the hours i hunt in a week but i can charge them on sunday night and hunt most all week on that charge most of the time. AL

 

[Delta Digger]

I use rechargeables and have no problems with my etrac.

 

[JamesBondaka]

Just as long as you dont exceed the total voltage limits(12v or 8 x 1.5v)I think the max is 13v....if you go beyond that...it may not work or damage your machine and void your warranty...most batteries are fine BUT not all the batteries are the same....it would be wise to do some checking on the exact voltage before using them in a costly piece of equipment.

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[majesus]

The E-trac can handle a voltage range which is inline with the different AA batteries from 1.2 to 1.5V.
Just don't go beyond 13V as per the E-trac manual:

"Rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries will give a combined voltage above 13V and therefore cannot be used with E-Trac."

 

[BaDONK]

The factory rechargeable pack that comes with it is 9.6v = 8x1.2 volt NIMH battery's so I would be leaning toward possibly a faulty pack or battery's. The standards on aftermarket battery size is very loose and some do not work well in the holder. I have been having good luck using the energizer 2300mah AA cells my self.

 

[jeepcj5]

Give the Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable NmHi batteries, they are 2000 mAh and work in everything i've used them in including my E-trac... On my Fluke 87 lll they consistently measure 1.34v... I did TONS of research and these always come out on top... Originally purchased for high end DSLR flash's they have been remarkable. they are a hybrid and have a shelf life of about a year, meaning they hold a charge longer than a month like most NmHi batts. I use em in all my electronics requiring AA and AAA'a including my X-terra 505.. Sometimes you can get a smokin deal at Costco... i would highly recommend these Sanyo's... here are a couple links buddy:

Eneloop site

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