Explorer question

[michaelnc]

Hey everyone,

Is it okay to use rechargeable Nimh batteries in the alkaline pack or should I buy the rechargeable pack. I just don't want to mess up my detector. Thanks in advance. This detector sure eats the batteries can't run it without rechargeables efficiently.

 

[Steve(MS)]

Yes, it is ok to use rechargeables in the battery pack.
HH.

 

[tab-nabit]

I use them in place of the alkaline pack, when not using the sealed minelab pack, which is a rechargeable pack anyway as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Larry (IL)]

NiMH batteries are fine to use, just keep in mind that they need their own charger for maximum charge and life. Alkaline chargers for NiMH don't cut it.

 

[Neil]

If your gonna go that route, Sunray makes/made a pod that allowed you to put your rechargeables in the AA pack, then recharge the entire pack in the pod. It was cheap too, 10 or 15bucks. check with a sunray dealer for one, makes it easier than pulling the batteries out to recharge each time.

Neil

 

[michaelnc]

Thanks Larry,tab and Steve. I thought it should be okay just wanted to make sure. I have a nice battery charger I just needed to make sure about the alkaline battery holder. HH to all and thanks to mattockman and king for their info also in pm's.

 

[NealNoIN]

n/t

 

[Dang]

NiMH batteries are fine to use, just keep in mind that they need their own charger for maximum charge and life. Alkaline chargers for NiMH don't cut it.

I didn't know that. Thanks Larry