HIGHER mah BATTERIES BRING HIGHER WEIGHT!

[kansasexp2]

I bought a new set of Energizer 2500mAh batteries to replace the 1800's in my Exp II and immediatly noticed the new batteries were heavier. I compared them on my kitchen scale and the new ones are 2oz. heavier for a set of 8. I don't know about anyone else but I never considered this when buying higher capacity batteries. 2oz. won't bother me but if you are trying to keep your Explorer as light as possible then you may want to consider this before your next battery purchase.

 

[RingProfessional]

2 ounce is such a small amount of weight it would be impossible to notice the difference surely.

 

[migolddigger]

I would say that's about right for the weight on those Batteries. If you want to try something lighter, and almost half the weight, try using these batteries. Energizer Lithiums. They get about 24 hours to an eight pack. They sell for $19.99 for a 12 pack at Sam's club. they average out to be about the same cost as normal Batteries in the long run. They are the best and lightest I have tried. Best of all they are 1.5 volt. I know they not like Rayovac, or the 24 pack for 10 bucks, but they will last a long time and are very reliable when you go to the field. Think about it this way, it's two solid days of detecting without even having to worry about a low batteries. That's the way I look at it. If not, the way most rechargeable batteries work they drop off a charge real fast. when you least expect it, they go down they go down hard.

Tom