Minelab Vanquish 440 batteries

[Moe (fl)]

The minelab vanquish 440 uses 4 (AA) batteries. Has anyone tried rechargeable batteries? Do they provide same power performance as disposable?

 

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[Bioheat1969]

The minelab vanquish 440 uses 4 (AA) batteries. Has anyone tried rechargeable batteries? Do they provide same power performance as disposable?

I'd like the answer to this as well, since I just bought a 440.

 

[gunsil]

Yes, rechargeable AA batteries are available and will work just fine in any detector that takes AAs.

 

[Zincoln Miner]

NiMH AA with more than 2500 ma should work fine. Also consider the newer Li-ion rechargeables (make sure charger is capable of charging those). A smart charger with slow/low/trickle charge option would be good for them for the long run.

 

[Terry Soloman]

The minelab vanquish 440 uses 4 (AA) batteries. Has anyone tried rechargeable batteries? Do they provide same power performance as disposable?

When I got the V540 a couple of years ago, a charger and four-AA rechargeable Minelab batteries were included. Been using them and never had any problems. I can usually get three or four, 3-hour hunts out of them before I feel a need to recharge them. It takes 4-6 hours for a full charge. Hope this helps!

 

[Deadshort]

The minelab vanquish 440 uses 4 (AA) batteries. Has anyone tried rechargeable batteries? Do they provide same power performance as disposable?

I use nimh rechargeables. Battery life is less. I get about 4 or 5 hours in my 440. But performance is just as good. I just keep a spare set charged and ready when I go out.

Good smart charger recommended. Not just a timed charger. Nimh don't like being overcharged.

 

[Deadshort]

I use nimh rechargeables. Battery life is less. I get about 4 or 5 hours in my 440. But performance is just as good. I just keep a spare set charged and ready when I go out.

Good smart charger recommended. Not just a timed charger. Nimh don't like being overcharged.

Forgot to mention... top them off the day before you go out. They do lose some charge after sitting for a week.