Let's talk batteries..

[Detecto]

I try to be a very cheap individual, so needless to say, alkaline batteries tend to be expensive.

So I spent a good 5 hours doing all my homework.

Disclaimer: I do not represent these companies, sell their products, receive a commission, etc.

I'm just trying to save folks money.

EBL 6F22 9V 600mAh Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (2 Pack) +9 Volt Charger | eBay


for $12 shipped, you get 2 Lithium Ion 9 volt batteries, and charger.

These can be recharged 1200 times.

Great for the propointer, or any pinpointer taking a 9 volt. OR if you have a Tesoro metal detector and a pinpointer.


If you have a White's machine, many take 8 AA batteries.

8 Bay charger, $11.99 shipped.

https://www.amazon.com/EBL-Ni-MH-Rechargeable-Battery-Charger/dp/B00EB7812C/?tag=treasurenet01-20

Now..they do sell the EBL charger with batteries, HOWEVER the included batteries can only be re-charged 1200 times.

So instead...get the Panasonic Eneloop 8 pack, a little less capacity, but they can be recharged 2100 times, almost twice as much,

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JHKSN5I/?tag=treasurenet01-20

I paid $15.79 per 8 pack, but it looks like they are out of stock.

So for less than $40, you have a high capacity charging set up for both your detector and pinpointer.

Or less than $12 if you have a Tesoro!

 

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[Deft Tones]

That's great choice (eneloops) for Whites until you detect in the winter. Then you'll be going back to alkaline, switching to L-ion, or buying a few extra sets of Ni-MH to swap out every few hours. And when they crash - they crash! No tapering off in performance at all.

I do like them in the warmer months for my pinpointer because of the cost savings. They have their place and time.

 

[Clay Slayer]

My background is industrial automation and such. A while back I setup a PLC and some HMI software to simulate and trend battery-load duty cycles on a few types of 9V batteries. The details and results are at the bottom of Page 1 and the top of Page 2 of this post. Enjoy...

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/general-discussion/432704-need-input-true-9v-rechargeable-batteries.html

 

[Loco-Digger]

You won't find anyone cheaper then me. I ask for batteries as a stocking stuffer every year for Christmas. I get 60 pack of AAs and a 12 pack of 9Vs to get through the season.

 

[hvacker]

Until L-Ion manufactures solve their charging (explosion)problems I'm staying cautious.
Young woman a few days ago had her head set go off on her head. Bad burns. It seems it's not just while charging but while charging is more common. Last I heard airlines might not ship them. Don't know if that was resolved.
Make sure your HO insurance still covers LI- Ion mishaps. Too bad to burn an expensive MD just when your getting hits.

 

[SultansOfSwing]

i bought the eneloop charger+4 pack from amazon around xmas time. Havent used them yet, but i intended to throw them in the at pro as soon as this next batch of batteries is toast.

 

[ChampFerguson/TN]

I used Eneloops in my Safari for years but don't really use them as much now that I swing a CTX.
I read 100% good things about RNB batteries for the detector models that they are made for.
I use rechargables for my pinpointer too. Buy once, cry once.

 

[TommyB]

I have a Whites. Just bought 40 Duracell AA's at Costco for less than $15. VERY cheap