+Wandering Bears Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I picked up two packs of the Energizer Max batteries last night at target... they were on sale. Anybody using these? Haven't had a chance to use them yet in my Sportrak... just wondered what the CW was on these. I'd love to see them last longer than my others. I usually only run Duracell or Energizers. My magellan doesn't like the el-cheapo batteries. Quote Link to comment
ImpalaBob Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 The longest lasting batteries are the Lithium type. We use 2400 MAHr Powermax NiMh rechargeable batteries. Make sure you purchase 2400 MilliAmpHour rechargeables at a minimum ..... as rechargeables come in many different ratings. We use our GPSs so much that rechargeables are the only way to go for us. ImpalaBob Quote Link to comment
+Wandering Bears Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 I've thought about rechargables, but had bad luck with my NiMH in my first digicam. They didn't hold a charge well at all. At my current usage rate, I burn between 2-6 AAs a week. Quote Link to comment
+Isonzo Karst Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Lately rechargeables have improved considerably. You might want to take another look. When we first bought a charger and batteries they were rated 1900MAh, now most are rated 2300 or 2400mAh. They hold up well, though over time they'll gradually begin lasting shorter and shorter periods. I also buy Energizer Max in 48 packs at Sam's (~$16) for use when we space out on having enough charged. They're my preferred. Though I used to spring for Lithium and found they cost 3x more and lasted 4 to 5 times longer. Oddly though, my new camera specifies Alkaline and NOT lithium or titanium, so I no longer buy them. Quote Link to comment
+Former Hawkeye Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I get my batteries at Menards. They just had a great sale on a 30 pack with a mail in rebate. To save on use when doing road trip-I wait until I within 5 miles to turn my GPS (unless its over 150 miles way) so it can "find itself". Once I find my cache-IF I know my way to my car I turn my machine off and repeat the procedure. I have to drive miles between caches, so this would not work in big metro areas. Quote Link to comment
+HaLiJuSaPa Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Energizer Max worked OK for me, but it seems that Energizer Lithium works best, and after that the 2500 MaH Energizer NiMH rechargables. Quote Link to comment
CacheNCarryMA Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 (edited) Ditto for the litiums. They last much longer and perform better in the cold. The only drawback is they drop off faster than alkalines when they run out. (The battery level indicator on my Magellan goes from 1/2 to zero in a couple of minutes with lithiums.) Edited January 25, 2006 by CacheNCarryMA Quote Link to comment
+JDandDD Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Energizer Max are fine and will work OK. I use them all the time. However, Lithium will last the longest and work better in really cold weather. I use NIMH in moderately cold weather (to about -12C) as the most cost effective. Even with 1850mAh batteries I get around 6- 8hours on my Meridian Platinum (without the backlight of course.) JDandDD Quote Link to comment
+Bluejaytoo Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Ever since I've been using 2500 MaH Energizer NiMH rechargeables I've been tempted to throw away all my other batteries. Rechargeables have come a long way in just the past couple years. Quote Link to comment
+ScoutingWV Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 My Sportrak is on Lithium and loving it! Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I use the 15-minute Energizer 2500 rechargeable batteries in my Vista C and they last for at least 12 hours. I can't imagine buying batteries you are going to throw away . . . unless you need the Lithium batteries for very cold weather. Good quality, not off-brand, NiMH rechargeables are the only way to go, IMHO. Quote Link to comment
+JDandDD Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I use the 15-minute Energizer 2500 rechargeable batteries in my Vista C and they last for at least 12 hours. I can't imagine buying batteries you are going to throw away . . . unless you need the Lithium batteries for very cold weather. Good quality, not off-brand, NiMH rechargeables are the only way to go, IMHO. Agree with everything in that post. The real issue is really cold weather. Starting at about -8C (about 17F) NimH start having significant problems and gets much worse at about -12C (about 10F) in my very non-scientific observation. At those temperatures lithium work better. JDandDD Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 don't know if you can get them over there but the uniross nimh rechargables are brilliant. last atleast 20 hours on a 8 hour charge. Quote Link to comment
+Poidawg Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I get my Duracell batteries at Costco, I put them in the recycling bin at the library when I'm done. Quote Link to comment
ImpalaBob Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Here is a good link for purchasing Powerex NiMH rechargeable batteries. ImpalaBob Quote Link to comment
+Mudfrog Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I picked up a couple of Energizer litiums from a cache one time because my batteries were about to go dead and i didnt have any extras with me. (i know, im an amateur []) Anyways, those things lasted a longgggg time, seemed the battery indicator in my 76s was never going to get off the full mark. But, when it did finally move it went fast. Almost no warning before the GPS went dead. Ive had great luck with NIMHs. Heck, im using 1900 mAh batteries that are over two years old and they are still hanging in there. Of course, you want to buy the highest rating you can get,,, the Energizer 2500 mAhs do the trick nicely. I think the main thing is to be sure and get a good charger. Im using one of the Energizer ACCU Chargers, im sure there other good and maybe even better brands as well. Oh and by the way, ive tried Duracells a few times in different types of electronics and they just dont last long at all! Quote Link to comment
+Lone Duck Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 If you aren't using rechargables, then you are spending way too much time in line buying batteries. These days, alkalines for long term storage of infrequently used electronics or emergency items. Rechargables for every day use. Quote Link to comment
+Team Cotati Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 If you aren't using rechargables, then you are spending way too much time in line buying batteries. These days, alkalines for long term storage of infrequently used electronics or emergency items. Rechargables for every day use. I don't think that that is a very good reason. My grocery store has batteries right at the checkout line. Since I must visit the grocery store at least weekly I can purchase all the batteries that I want without spending even one second more in line than I would be spending anyway. Not that I would do that of course. But I could. Quote Link to comment
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