do they ever run out and wont work even if you put AAA in it
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My apologies for the delay in reply. Been having internet problems. In answer to your question, we've never experienced any problems except my boys leave them on and the batteries go dead. It would appear that you received a defective set if you have already tried putting new batteries in them. Do make sure that are on the same channel as well. Hope this helps you.
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Kerry...my grandsons have ot complained about any issues..but I don't see them all the time so I can't give you a definitive answer.....but I would say go ahead and get the product if you really think the recipient will like it....you can always return!! Good Luck!!
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Just replace the batteries, a couple of AAA's will do it. If you use the high end batteries it will work for a very long time.
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Mine did not come with batteries--they may have stopped supplying them. Takes 2 AAA.
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It's been my experience (owning two of these units) that the transmitter goes through batteries very fast. I can't figure out why. However, it can be the age of the batteries. Having cracked open a new box of AAAs recently, I find that their life is much longer than that of the previous. Perhaps therefore it's the batteries, not the transmitter. (But you're right: it *does* need juice.) I still think they're the best thing since nylon stockings. Can't find anything remotely like them for this price, anywhere.
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My batteries still haven't run out. I don't think they are though. They can be replaced if you find a pair of the same grade. Or buy the company replacement batteries for about 10 dollars.
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The AAA batteries will not charge. The only way the unit will charge via sun or crank is with the blue rechargeable battery (the battery it comes with) inserted in the unit.
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I did on some ProCell "D" cells, not AAA. Had a fresh pair in a flashlight in the car that froze one winter. Never checked the light until late Spring, and found them dead, leaking, and swollen up.
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Hi,i used AAA batteries on this and they do work. And should work.Bought them because I prefer to use regular batteries than rechargeables.Either way there might be manufacturing defects,or consult a retailer to certify its working condition.RegardsDtws76
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Yes, the flashlight requires three triple A (AAA) batteries. They fit into a made for the flashlight nylon holder which is then inserted into the body of the flashlight. A large black arrow is on the battery holder so they won't be inserted in the wrong way.
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They do (or at least they used to) make AAA lithium and yes, you should be able to use them. Lithium are still 1.5-1.7 volts so there's no reason they shouldn't work.
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They will work with regular AAA batteries. I have also used rechargable AAAs, but found out that I had to scrape a bit of the paper off of the one making contact with the prong on the radio to make them work. You will still have to take this type battery out and put in a charger to charge.
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You can use regular AAA batteries in these radios, but they don't last anywhere near as long as a single charge on the rechargeable pack (and rechargeable AAA batteries die even faster than regular AAAs), and AAA batteries CANNOT be recharged in the radio. If you have rechargeable AAA batteries, you must charge them using their own charger. This charger only works for the dedicated battery packs.
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By all means you should. I was stuck yesterday (my car battery died) in 12 degree weather and had to keep in contact with AAA via my cell phone. I waited 3 hours and if it had not been for my backup battery, my phone would have died also. The backup battery gave me 75% phone charge which lasted me way past 5 hours of use.
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beats me...i just use regular AAA...i really like the light and got 4 extra for gifts...so far no probs. try a diff brand rechargeable; the chinese sometimes vary in size
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Yes unfortunately. They last a while but you will have to find these at the store or order. Can't use AA or AAA that most of us have lying around. I take my batteries out when camera not in use.
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My husband Chuck is a mechanic and he says it occasionally falls out of his shirt pocket without breaking. As long as it doesn't lamp tip first on the bulb it survives OK. When the light starts to flicker or seems dim, don't tap it or bang on it!Just replace the AAAA(4A) batteries right away. AAAA batteries are available at more stores than they used to be.Radio Shack has them. He is unsure of the lumens but it is plenty bright and the beam is concentrated enough for all uses. Chuck has used them for 5 or 6 yrs and bought 3 at a time because he loves them that much! My husband Chuck is a mechanic and he says it occasionally falls out of his shirt pocket without breaking. As long as it doesn't lamp tip first on the bulb it survives OK. When the light starts to flicker or seems dim, don't tap it or bang on it!Just replace the AAAA(4A) batteries right away. AAAA batteries are available at more stores than they used to be.Radio Shack has them. He is unsure of the lumens but it is plenty bright and the beam is concentrated enough for all uses. Chuck has used them for 5 or 6 yrs and bought 3 at a time because he... » Read More My husband Chuck is a mechanic and he says it occasionally falls out of his shirt pocket without breaking. As long as it doesn't lamp tip first on the bulb it survives OK. When the light starts to flicker or seems dim, don't tap it or bang on it!Just replace the AAAA(4A) batteries right away. AAAA batteries are available at more stores than they used to be.Radio Shack has them. He is unsure of the lumens but it is plenty bright and the beam is concentrated enough for all uses. Chuck has used them for 5 or 6 yrs and bought 3 at a time because he loves them that much! « Show Less
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If you use AAAs and use it often thru out the day ( Contractor and a mechanic) you will use them up. It will SUCK them up!!I have 6 of the 18650 an this is the best battery ive ever had the light output is comparable to a large mag light an goes thru half a battery a month if you get this light buy a 18650 battery an charger combo 12 bucks extra an the difference will blow your mind. or you could waste that same cash on aaa an think you got a bum light. we use this light daily for a couple months good light also have a 501b an a couple 502b's awesome lights