Quattro Battery Problem

[beachguy777]

George, I haven't had this problem, but I know enough about electronics to know that if the battery pack isn't in far enough to connect with it's contact, it won't work or it could cause a "mis-connection". I've had to "fool around with" pushing in the battery pack enough to where it won't slide out to the point where it won't "make a connection" in order for it to work. I'd suggest that when you push it in to the slot, make sure it is pushed in all the way, by either pushing it up or down in order to kind of hear or feel that "click" where it won't move back out again. That way, it won't lose it's connection with the housing. Marc.

 

[w4uvvjw]

Ok if you say so. I will trash my Quattro NIMH rechargeable and non-rechargeable battery packs immediately as being unworthy. I only get about 10-12 hours operating time per pack per charge. I bet with the fresh alkalines you recommend I'll should get 18-24 hours operating time before they die. Right?

 

[Golden]

Hello w4uvviw, before you go trashing the Quattro rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, need to consider how much detecting time you put in. If you're almost obsessed like some of us, and are out each week, if not each day!!!, then you might want to consider hanging onto your rechargeable NiMH battery packs. I have three. I also use alkaline batteries as back up if I/m out detecting for days on end. But the cost of buying alkaline batteries, and I'm talking about a very good brand, not cheapies, make it worth investing in extra NiMH battery packs. Ten to twelve hours of detecting time isn't pitance, it's great, especially if you're out all day, and have spare battery packs, fully recharged ones on hand. They cost next to nothing to charge, in comparison with what you pay for, with the alkalines. So, you have to weigh up how much detecting time you put in, to determine which way to go. For me, since I'm out out a lot, better to have spare, fully recharged Minelab battery packs on hand, than to fork out $18 or more on a set of 8 alkalines. So, the big question once again is: How much detecting do you do, and how long do you stay out detecting at any given time? Food for thought.
Golden

 

[howlow666]

Hey hey fellow treasure hunters,
I myself had this issue and have found that with two sets of 2600 mah batteries, I have more than enouph for a couple days hunting. I also got a rapid charger that does 8 AA's at a time. I may even get one more set to take on trips and such. In order to keep each set together, I put permanent marker numbers on them. Its really not good to mix batteries with more or less charge than the others. Hope this helps.
L8R

HOWLOW

 

[knot]

Thanks....

 

[beachguy777]

That battery pack can be tricky. Keep pusning it in to where you kind of feel a snap like it's latched in there with the little snap thingy. If that doesn't work, I'd check all the batteries for a good charge and make sure all your ends of batteries and contacts are clean and free of dirt or crud. If they're in there tight, I don't think you should be having that problem. Marc.

 

[Doctorcoinz]

You have a voltage of 1.5 volts per battery and many have a 2000 Mah rating some even better. I have used these in all my detectors and find they work great. They definetely last a bit longer than the 1.2 volt nimh cells.

 

[Hard Nosed Dave]

n/t

 

[beachguy777]

Boy, I have to concur with Golden 100% I think your nuts if you keep using Alkaline batteries on a regular basis. I have two sets of Nmh rechargeable batteries and their more than enough for 98 percent time hunting. If you need more buy another set. They're not that expensive and if you just carry 2 or 3 sets with you while hunting you could probably hunt about 24 hours straight. How many people out there are doing that? The biggest bitch about Nmh batteries is that they "might not" have enough "juice" to run all the functions on the detector and I have to say "hogwash" on that. My detector works perfectly on Nmh batteries. Everything works fine with no problems. You just need two or three sets of "fully charged" batteries, and don't mix half charged batteries with the fully charged ones. Just make sure each set is fully charged and your good to go. Marc Trainor.

 

[beachguy777]

Bobbie, I have to strongly disagree with you that the Nmh batteries aren't enough to run the Quatro. I use them and every single function works great for me. I've never had any problems with not having enough "juce" to run all the functions. Your gonna have to be much more specific here if you think you have a case against Nmh batteries. Be more specific as to what you mean. Marc Trainor.

 

[Ringzapper]

I prefer by far re chargeable alkalines simply because they are 1.5 volt and seem to last longer than 1.2 volt cells. The mah rating of the nimh is nothing to go on too as i found out by doing a few tests. I tried some 2500 mah digital camera batteries in my dfx , the detector would not work long before switching off- detectors love 1.5 volt cells!. Replaced the nimh with re chargeable alkalines and they last for ever. With metal detectors it seems the mah rating is not as important as the higher 1.5 volt alkaline voltage.
Basically a 2000 mah re chargeable alkaline will last longer than a 2500 nimh which did surprised me.

 

[beachguy777]

All I know is if you have 2 ore 3 sets of Nmh rechargable batteries and keep them all charged up, you'll have plenty of power to detect for 10 to 15 hours or more and as far as I've discovered, there's no drop in performance with the rechargables. Like the man said, even when they're about to run out, you still can utilize all the functions on the detector. My advice is just keep two or three sets of them, and you'll be ok in most instances. Marc.

 

[beachguy777]

I have to concur with Golden. 10 to 12 hours from one Nmh rechargeable set of 8 is pretty darn good in my book and if you just by 2 more sets, you could go for 30 hours straight. I'm also not so sure you could get 18 to 24 hours out of a set of alkalines, anyway, and even if you could, look at the price your paying if you have to replace them even that often. I'd even buy Ni cads before I'd use alkalines, just for the savings in money, but I guess it's "each to his own". Marc.