Batteries

[Aussie Okie]

Looks like my rechargeable battery pack for my DFX may have bit the dust.
I charged it yesterday (overnight charge) and it reads 9.7V, so I guess I would probably get no more than 1 hour out of that.
If I use the disposable battery pack, what are the best 'off the shelf' batteries I can SAFELY use for best performance and detecting length?
Just regular Duracell or lithium(?)...

thanks

 

[Adrian SS]

Go with Duracell (Not Chinese Duracell).
The Lithium batts are in my opinion poor value for money and are prone to fail suddenly.
Every time I have used the lithium cells I have had one fail in the pack (BHID)after 10 or 11 hours use.
They are expensive and do not last very much longer than good alkalines.
Just an opinion.

 

[Sandman]

Consumer Reports says Costco's Kirland alkalies are very good and they are less expensive than Duracell.

 

[liftloop]

Any dollar store for cheap batteries...

 

[a4wdguy]

I usually buy batteries at Dollar General. They last a good long time for the price. I really haven't noticed any great gains by using more expensive batteries. But then, I've never really timed them.

 

[Dirty Money]

Sorry, been off for a while. I posted this reply to another White's user who is worried about battery problems: If you want more than four hours out of your machine in one outting, go to NED(forum sponsor) and order an AW-2200 Li-Ion battery. On my DFX, I can go 4-5 days and a recharge takes 2 hours! It's the best money I've put in my system, including coils, ProPointer(a real close 2nd), rain covers, etc. If you hunt a lot, it's the best investment you can make.

HH

 

[celtex]

Consumer Reports says Costco's Kirland alkalies are very good and they are less expensive than Duracell.

I have had great results with Harbor Freight batteries. On sale $5 for 32 I think, otherwise $7 for 32.