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Jan 29, 2019, 02:10 PM
#1
9v Batteries
Has anyone tried these batteries? I picked them up at Dollar Tree for $1 a pack. How bad can they be anyway? I will try them in a pinpointer.
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Jan 29, 2019, 02:17 PM
#2
Last time I tried off-brand 9v batteries in my Garrett Carrot, they lasted about one hunt - usually a 6-7 hr outing.
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Jan 29, 2019, 02:31 PM
#3
 Originally Posted by SnohomishDigger
Last time I tried off-brand 9v batteries in my Garrett Carrot, they lasted about one hunt - usually a 6-7 hr outing.
For $. 50 a piece that's actually not to bad. LOL
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Jan 29, 2019, 03:14 PM
#4
They suck. If you get two hunts in using just one battery, you're doing well. Ray O Vacs are the way to go. Lowes has them on sale once or twice a year. $10 for a 12 pack on 9v's. Ray O vac is the brand that says they last as long as the two big names and I believe them. Yet, they are much less in cost.
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Jan 29, 2019, 03:21 PM
#5
 Originally Posted by xr7ator
They suck. If you get two hunts in using just one battery, you're doing well. Ray O Vacs are the way to go. Lowes has them on sale once or twice a year. $10 for a 12 pack on 9v's. Ray O vac is the brand that says they last as long as the two big names and I believe them. Yet, they are much less in cost.
I've used them before and they do last well. I've never seen that deal before but I'll be looking for it. Thanks for the heads up. My local supermarket has Duracell and Energizer for $7.50/2 pack. That's a bit high I thought.
I won't ever buy Duracell again. I have ruined several lights and devices from them leaking. Much more than any other brand.
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Jan 29, 2019, 03:36 PM
#6
I posted a while back about the Lowes sale. Picked up a 60 pack of Ray-O-Vac AA. Can't beat the price.
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Jan 29, 2019, 03:39 PM
#7
 Originally Posted by No gold in NY
I posted a while back about the Lowes sale. Picked up a 60 pack of Ray-O-Vac AA. Can't beat the price.
I usually get my AAs at Sam's Club. They are reasonably priced and last very well.
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Jan 29, 2019, 03:47 PM
#8
 Kace
I use Duracell Only. But I do take them out after each use in anything not used weekly and personally have never had them leak.
Kace
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Jan 29, 2019, 03:52 PM
#9
 Originally Posted by Kace
I use Duracell Only. But I do take them out after each use in anything not used weekly and personally have never had them leak.
Kace
That might make the difference but flashlights aren't much use in an emergency or power outage with no batteries in them, kinda like an unloaded firearm. I've lost 3-4 maglights and a radio or two from leaking Duracells. Only one device damaged from any other brand and that battery was very old.
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Jan 30, 2019, 12:05 AM
#10
 Travis Mitchell
I've used them in a jam and they last about 1 to 1.5 hunts. I noticed they would for whatever reason almost always be dead if I left my pinpointer in the truck for a week. (hot/cold) not sure? either way I got frustrated enough to try something better.
I actually just picked up a 9volt rayovac lithium and I am curious to see how it holds up this year. It wasn't cheap at $9 dollars I could have 20 of those so maybe not the best money spent..well see
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Jan 30, 2019, 04:25 AM
#11
Problem I see is they are Heavy Duty Not Alkaline.
I've never had luck with Heavy Duty Batteries lasting more then a Day.
I Picked up a Box of these the end of Last year.
Haven't been able to Gauge how long they last yet,
But I like they are Alkaline.
Not sure if they are Real Duracell, or Generic Duracell's Or Counterfeits.
But I like the price

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Duracell-Pr...9fS:rk:30:pf:0
Last edited by jeff of pa; Jan 30, 2019 at 07:20 AM.
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Jan 30, 2019, 06:38 AM
#12
 Coin Rescue Tech
Santa brings me a 60 pack of AAs every other year and a 12 pack of 9Vs every Christmas. I'm easy to shop for.
Rescuing Coins 1 Beep at a time 
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Jan 30, 2019, 11:24 AM
#13
 Originally Posted by jeff of pa
Problem I see is they are Heavy Duty Not Alkaline.
I've never had luck with Heavy Duty Batteries lasting more then a Day.
I Picked up a Box of these the end of Last year.
Haven't been able to Gauge how long they last yet,
But I like they are Alkaline.
Not sure if they are Real Duracell, or Generic Duracell's Or Counterfeits.
But I like the price
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Duracell-Pr...9fS:rk:30:pf:0
Jeff those are the real deal. I’ve used those before and I get good run times.
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Jan 30, 2019, 12:25 PM
#14
I tried them. They only lasted a few hours.
Always check rabbit holes when metal detecting... you never know, there might be karats down there.
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Feb 04, 2019, 11:43 PM
#15
I use rechargeable now, but before that the best and longest lasting for the price were the batteries at Dollar General.
2020 COIN ROLL HUNTING TOTALS!
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war nickels.0
Silv Dimes...-4
Silv Quarters-0/0
Barbers-0/0
Walker 0
Bens- 0
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Kenn. 40%- 0
Proof- 0
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