Finally, After 3 Years I Had To Replace My 9 Volt Batteries....:detecting:

[John-Edmonton]

The scorpion uses 3 x 9 volt batteries, and because I use my Scorpion a lot, I opted to save money by buying 9 volt NiMH rechargeables. The ones I originally purchased served me well. They had 200 mAp capacity, and although sold as 9 volts, their actual voltage output was 8.4 volts. For the first two seasons, they held a charge for about 12 hours, allowing 2-3 hunts per charge. Then, the ability to hold a charge time started dropping off until recently, where they would hold a charge for only a couple of hours, even with a hot pac in cold temperatures.

My new ones I purchased have a capacity of 230 mAp/hour and an actual output of 9.6 volts. I tried them out last evening in the cold (5 degrees below freezing)and after about 1 1/2 hours still held nearly all the same power, judged by the number of beeps the Scorpion makes when you turn it on. It sure looks promising.

If you are planning to buy some of these, be forewarned that there are cheap ones available on line, in the 3-5$ range, and they are CHEAP! They don't live up to what they are advertised to. This is one situation where you should not buy the cheap stuff.

 

[metalhead]

Yeah, man I use rechargeables, too. I don't use my Scorp as much as you do. Mine will probably last forever!
Happy Hunting!

 

[Dig'em All]

Could you please let us Scorpion users know what brand you use this time and the cost, as well as the old ones you used and the cost of those. Plus the brand of charger you use? Thanks for all the hard work you do to help us out! Dig'em All

 

[Lawrence S. Lagal]

[attachment 179564 scan0006.jpg]Dear John just figured Id charge your batterys for ya ,its like a movie my friend (From Austraila With A Garrett) all came from one hole, the big nuggie weighs 8 pounds, what ya think ,

 

[metalhead]

Man, I think I'd pass out cold if I saw a nugget that size come out of the ground
Totaly awesome dude! Thanks for sharin' the pic. Too cool.

 

[John-Edmonton]

That would pay a few bills in my life. Great pic Lawrence - thanks!

 

[John-Edmonton]

My previous 9 volts 200 mAh (actually 8.4 volts) were GP brand. They worked well. They cost me about $13.00 each + a charger. My new batteries are POWEREX, which put out 9.6 volts @ 230mAh. They cost me $11.00 per battery. I still use the other charger. You guys in US will get a much better price on these batteries. Don't buy the real cheapies........they are garbage.

 

[Lawrence S. Lagal]

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[Dig'em All]

Thanks John-Edmonton for the info!