How long can you keep it plugged in before it burns out (like others that are similar)?
81434
Don't know. Bought it for my mother who is in a nursing home. It has been running 24/7 since Christmas. No problems so far.
528253
I left mine plugged in for 24 hours then disconnected it and used it. There was plenty of charge left and I won't plug it in again for a recharge until it slows down.
1005659
I don't think it draws that much, but why keep it on when not in use? Just plug it in to check then disconnect, I think would be best.
1037551
Depends how long you have been using it. When we first bought it it lasted 8-9 hrs. After about two months of use (not usually longer than a few hours unplugged) it has dropped to around 5 hours.
2234675
Think of it like a cell phone. You need to charge it once in a while (great battery life), but you can use it while it is charging. You can just keep it plugged in forever if that's how you want to use it. However, it does shut down (after 15 minutes) I think of inactivity, even if its plugged in
1888717
Typical use (2 mins sending, 8 mins receiving) you'll get about 3-4 hours at 5 watts output. If you just monitor waiting for a signal, it will last for days in standby. If left off and used sporadically, you can get several weeks of use. Since it is a nicad battery, it will self-discharge in about 2-3 months, even if turned off. I have had mine for 7 years and still on the original battery.
1293934
Not always, would burn it up. I do leave it plugged up sometimes when I use it if power gets low with no problem.
1975200
Yes,once you attach it you leave it on perminently. I plug it in for about 2-3 hours and I'm good to go for the week. Then I only bring my cord for emergency backup. But I always power it off to make sure to save the Batteries When I'm not using it,
1699211
I've left mine on for over 24 hours but I do check the plug to be sure it's not heating up. Not that often, just every 12 hours or so. Have been using mine a lot, no problems at all.
470747
Plug it into a outlet for 5 hrs. until crystals are blue in color....then it is ready to work...only last about 11 days in my safe
422980
Well, mine burnt out after about a week of charging 16 various devices simultaneously. So I would say no, at least, not for long. Other people have had better luck though.
1318272
You should at least be able to power up after 2 hours. I've always left mine plugged in overnite but they've been known to have defective batteries.
1657149
5 minutes? We only use the location where this is connected and chose to unplug when not in residence. When we plug in, it is warm within 5 minutes. Have never seen it "run out".
1253326
I never let it get that low. Since there is no shut off, I can only assume it would burn out the element. I plug in, use and unplug.
24209
I have owned mine for about 1.5 years. No issues. I used it last year as a maintainer when I stored my car and kept it plugged up for 5 months straight. No issues.
1628428
We would say between 5-7 years. Its LED so its super energy efficient too so that means it won't cost a lot to use due to the fact that it has to be plugged in.
1732239
Don't know, really. I usually just plug it in and leave it till the next day.