GMP rechargeable batteries - life?

[liamnolan]

Hi, I would be interested to hear from other GMP users who use recargeables - how long the batteries last before buying new ones, how many hours detecting you can expect from a full charge, how often do users charge them, which are the best ones to get and so on.
I think I am recharging too soon, keen to ensure the machine is fully powered up and I know that can actually weaken the battery life "memory".
Finally - I use the WS1's, excellent bit of kit and I know that I can get the little plug that cuts out the speaker sound and so prolongs the battery life. but is this just a simple jackplug item that I can buy from Maplins?
I have now switched to using the control box on the waist to remove the work on the right arm, makes a big difference if out more than 3 hrs.
ANY GMP tips would be most appreciated, the experts are all you out there who use the machine, Liam

[Blackadder43]

Liam, i purchased 2 sets of batterys for specificaly this reason..
I can run 1 set down to empty and then just pop the second set in, rotating them...
Never any worrys about running out when in the field
I also bought a charger that was capable of discharging, that way i always know the batterys are fully depleted before a recharge.........
On my Etrac i am getting approx 20 hours use on a noisy site....a bit more for my quiet sites....

[Oldest Swinger]

I dont actually bother with rechargables. I buy my dracel+ from costco @£11 for 36 and have found I need to replace so infrequently it is ridiculous. Bearing in mind I visit Central Searchers digs most weekends so my machine does at least 7 hrs a week probably more like 20 in summer and I have only had to buy 2 lots since getting machine (I still have 16 left) back in July. I know eventually I would spend more than if I bought good rechargables, though I save on the inconvenience of having to remember to charge before a trip. Bruces idea of 2 sets is a good one though so I may rethink this in time.

Paul

Ps what I really need is a spare set of pods to keep my spare batteries in.

[Blackadder43]

When i purchased my batterys from 7dayshop they came in great little plastic containers...each container fits 4 batterys and clips to the next one.......
I have them marked and rotate them as i go...
2 weekends ago they actualy broke even....they matched the amount of charges compared to the price of replacing them with ordinary batterys, so technicaly i am in profit.........

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product ... _id=109612

[Oldest Swinger]

Did you also get your charger from them Bruce and if so which one did you get.

Paul

[Gaz 1266x]

Get some of these non rechargeable energizer lithium 1.5v batteries they supposed to last the longest according to various independent surveys.
up to 7 times longer than the best alkaline batteries,so they should last you a year if you dont go detecting that much.
But i always carry energizer alkaline batteries with me also just in case.

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[hammyman]

http://www.metaldetectorshop.co.uk/shop ... 61469.html

Or you can use a brown rawlplug

[Oldest Swinger]

I am prety sure there is an XP accessory for charging rechargable batteries onboard via the coil connector. Will have to ask about on CS dig tomorow.

Paul

[PaulR]

Yeah you can by an on board charger.

[hammyman]

I am prety sure there is an XP accessory for charging rechargable batteries onboard via the coil connector. Will have to ask about on CS dig tomorow.

Paul

No need to ask at the dig If you click this link you will see it

http://www.metaldetectorshop.co.uk/shop ... 61329.html

[Oldest Swinger]

Cheers Hammyman have saved page will order and get my batteries

Paul

[andrew g]

do they do rechargeable battteries in 9volt cause mine are the square ones and only one fits in my gt ta

[5axon]

stop finding roman silvers and you will save battery life fella...... top tip there

[Blackadder43]

Did you also get your charger from them Bruce and if so which one did you get.

Paul

Yes i did mate, but unfortunately they dont stock the charger anymore...
This is a shame as its an 8 pod charger, turbo and cooks my batterys in 3 hours........
I got the 16 batterys with cases and the charger, delivered for £35