Rechargable Batteries for the F2/Garrett Propointer

TheStelt · May 30, 2013

Anyone have success with rechargable batteries. I am looking to see how much I would have to hunt to make the inital extra cost worth while? I am new but have been getting out 2x a week give or take a hunt or two. I have been out about 10-15x from anywhere from 1 hour to 5 hours and my bar is getting a bit low.

Looking for any advice on brands, how long they typically last(do I need an extra set for long hunts), do they have to be alkaline, etc...

Also have a Garrett Propointer, with they work on that as well?

Thanks and HH,

TheStelt

rplante · May 30, 2013

I'm in the process of evaluating some NiMH rechargeables I bought last week for my Fisher F2.

I got 2 Tenergy 200 mAh 9 volt batteries with charger from Amazon for about 12 bucks shipped. They fit just fine in the battery compartment and I have about 10 hours on a charged set so far. I'm curious to see what the total run time will be but for the money I couldn't be happier.

Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Tenergy-T-228...14&keywords=tenergy+rechargeable+9v+batteries

Randy

Fisher · May 30, 2013

I use Sanyo 1500 rechargeable in my Etrac. I get between 11-12 hours on my Etrac. And they will hold 95 percent of their charge after one year.

TheStelt · May 30, 2013

rplante said:
I'm in the process of evaluating some NiMH rechargeables I bought last week for my Fisher F2.

I got 2 Tenergy 200 mAh 9 volt batteries with charger from Amazon for about 12 bucks shipped. They fit just fine in the battery compartment and I have about 10 hours on a charged set so far. I'm curious to see what the total run time will be but for the money I couldn't be happier.

Randy

Thanks for the info! Please let me know how long they last. Mine are getting low, so all the info would be much appreciated!!

TheStelt · May 31, 2013

Fisher said:
I use Sanyo 1500 rechargeable in my Etrac. I get between 11-12 hours on my Etrac. And they will hold 95 percent of their charge after one year.

Do you know the number of mAh on these batteries? Thanks!

Skwerly · May 31, 2013

rplante said:
I'm in the process of evaluating some NiMH rechargeables I bought last week for my Fisher F2.

I got 2 Tenergy 200 mAh 9 volt batteries with charger from Amazon for about 12 bucks shipped. They fit just fine in the battery compartment and I have about 10 hours on a charged set so far. I'm curious to see what the total run time will be but for the money I couldn't be happier.

Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Tenergy-T-228...14&keywords=tenergy+rechargeable+9v+batteries

Randy

i got the exact same set but the 250 mah--they work really well. once they start dying, though, they go dead pretty quickly if they haven't seen the charger for a while. i can hunt all day on a set, though.

Fisher · May 31, 2013

They are 2000 mAh. I have a set of powerex that are 2700 mAh. I have been using both for over two years now. These battery's are made in Japan . Be sure to use a smart charger also.

TheStelt · Jun 2, 2013

Thanks for the info everyone!

demyansk1942 · Jun 3, 2013

Correct Plante,
I have been using tenergy recharge batteries for 3 years now and I have two of the chargers. You can also use the 9v in the pointer. I have the f2 and f5 and they work great in both. However, I tend to use a regular 9v in the garrett since they last a long time and I just go to harbor freight for the cheap 9v for the pointer.

I get maybe 20 hours? I use them one weekend and I am going to use today without recharge to see how they do with a week off

rplante said:
I'm in the process of evaluating some NiMH rechargeables I bought last week for my Fisher F2.

I got 2 Tenergy 200 mAh 9 volt batteries with charger from Amazon for about 12 bucks shipped. They fit just fine in the battery compartment and I have about 10 hours on a charged set so far. I'm curious to see what the total run time will be but for the money I couldn't be happier.

Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Tenergy-T-228...14&keywords=tenergy+rechargeable+9v+batteries

Randy

TheStelt · Jun 21, 2013

Pulling the trigger soon but have 2 options and looking for some opinions! Below are the options only $1 difference but 50 NiHM difference, and both have similar high ratings. I assume to get the higher NiHM but you know what happens when you assume! :laughing:

Let me know your thoughts! Thanks

http://www.amazon.com/Tenergy-Charg...d=1371844614&sr=8-10&keywords=9v+rechargeable

http://www.amazon.com/Tenergy-Charg...id=1371844614&sr=8-3&keywords=9v+rechargeable

Just found this one as well:

http://www.amazon.com/Combo-Tenergy...d=1371845395&sr=8-18&keywords=9v+rechargeable

500 mAh, now I'm really confused as they are very similar in price.

Esteban · Jun 22, 2013

Tenergy makes several different 9v rechargeables & I was confused as which one would be the best. This seller suggested the " PREMIUM " battery. I bought some & am very satisfied using these in my F2 & other machines.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TN136-4-Bay...US_Rechargeable_Batteries&hash=item43a98d0240

TheStelt · Jul 3, 2013

Hi all, I pulled the trigger last week and have been using the below since I got them. The first set I used for just over 9 hours before I started getting random signals, swapped them out with the second set and no more false signals! Currently over 6 hours on them and have the other charged and ready to go today. I will try to keep you posted but so far so good! I was getting around 18-24 hours on Everready at $2.00+*2 so $4 for 21 hours give or take. Break even point is 189 hours. Rechargables $36 w shipping/$4 = I could by 9 sets of EveryReady's *21 hours = 189 hours/9 hours from Rechargable = 21 recharges = Break even.

Someone double check that math :laughing:

I typically get 9-12 hours per week so 15-21 weeks I will be golden, but I will also not have to worry about having an extra pair as I will always have one set ready to go!!

http://www.amazon.com/Tenergy-Charg...id=1371844614&sr=8-3&keywords=9v+rechargeable

detectingMO · Jul 4, 2013

Green 300mah GTL (not BTY they are too tall) and black 350mah 9v on ebay work great in f2 and teknetics.

last about 1/3 as long as alkaline and run at 9.6v instead of 8.4v like some nimh do.

us a 20mah slow charger for best results. ($3)

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