Where can I buy 9-volt RECHARGABLE batteries for my HH PI?

[Anonymous]

Spending way too much on batteries. Which is the best? I've seen rechargable NIMH batteries, are they okay? Questions, questions, questions...! <img src="/metal/html/confused.gif" border=0 width=15 height=22 alt=":?">

 

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[Anonymous]

Just keep in mind that rechargeable 9v batteries only hold about 150-175mah of energy depending on the brand and a normal akaline 9volt battery holds around 750mah of energy meaning you will only be able to hunt 1/5th the time that you normally could before you have to recharge them. Rechargeable 9v batteries aren't really a good option for metal detectors due to thier low capacity.
HH
Beachcomber

 

[Anonymous]

get the highest mah battery when i had the hhpi i used the rechargeable batterys but they only give you about 3 hours worth of hunting to solve this problem i got 4 9 volt batterys and brought the extras out in the field with me when ir started to go dead i jest changed them quick this way your running hot most of the time when i got back home i jest put them on the charger for the next day of hunting also get a volt tester (multi-meter) to make sure your getting the correct volts before you leave home if i remember right the hhpi has a volt regulator so you can use a higher 9 volt battery 9( LIKE THE 9.6 ) so you dont have to worry about frying your pi it will clock down to the correct voltege but last longer hh larry ca

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the input folks. Currently (pun intended) I'm using Duracell Coppertop's and get approximately 6 hours of good hunting... After that my PI seems to get squirly... Chattering and fading signal.
I buy a pack of 8 batteries at Costco for about $12.50. I go through approx. 4 batteries per week... Starts to get expensive after awhile.
Thanks for the input... Mike

 

[Anonymous]

Very knowledgeable people have advised that you DO NOT use rechargables in the Headhunter PI. I'm hearing from this discussion that you can use them, but only for about 3 hours before you need to replace the batteries with a new set. Considering a PI and I want to make sure I have this right. Ken

 

[Anonymous]

The manufacture of the Headhunter, has had the biggest problem with <span style="background-color:#ffff00;">non rechargeable </span>batteries with <STRONG>Duracell Coppertop's</STRONG>. This is over all other alkaline cells.
Mr. Bill

 

[Anonymous]

Ken
You are correct. You shouldn’t use rechargeable 9 volt cells in the Headhunter PI. The usable working time with them installed will be very short, and will require changing out the batteries at a rate of about 3 times to one over the alkaline’s.
Mr. Bill