Does this work with lithium (the AA/AAA kind, not computer) batteries?
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Yes, just to be sure I plugged in a new Energizer AA Ultimate Lithium cell and it showed GOOD. It will test low profile "button" cells, but I don't know if it would test a 3v. Lithium coin cell due to the higher voltage.
374232
It should work fine as long as the voltage of the Lithium Battery is not more than what is measured by the checker. Anything over 1.5 could give you a false reading I'm guessing because a standard battery is only 1.2 volt assuming you are talking about AA or AAA batteries.
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Correction. Mine has an L at the end of all that which may be for lithium, so I would think not.
616783
I am, as a matter of fact, using lithium batteries. But I can't see how that could make a difference. Any AA batteries (lithium or alkaline) should work. I can't be sure of course but I think your problem most likely comes from something other than the batteries.
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Yes and NO. The Lithium Ion Batteries will work great in these and all other 18 Volt tools, BUT you need a Lithium Battery charger as the Ni-Cd battery charger will overcharge and potentially create a fire. Lithium is very flammable in air. Special care must be taken when charging these batteries, but they last longer and take repeated recharges.
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I have only charged AA batteries and it does great with those. I have not tried AAA batteries yet.
2046498
did you try the "lithium" battery it came with? I do not think it works with a standard battery.
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I am odd man out, but mine would not work with AAA batteries. The slots were loose and the batteries kept slipping out of the slots and would not recharge. No problem with any other size, but mine will not charge aaa...sorry.
911387
Yes, I have the Li and the NiCad. The Li charger works on both batteries btw. The Li battery really performs
616784
Mine works with regular alkaline batteries. Sounds like a defective unit, not a battery problem.
900825
I don't know much about batteries but I do know it comes with a battery that's rechargble ... but I don't know if its lithium or not ....... I hope this helped you ....... have a nice day
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No, Li batteries have different voltage characteristics than Ni-Cd ones. They also do not fit physically Ni-Cd charges.
1172443
I'm sorry that I can't help. I don't know if it works on Lithium battery packs.
1210845
No it will not work with "AA" batteries. The charger will work in most countries, it is 100V-240V 50/60Hz. You'll just need an adapter to fit an outlet. I've found it easier to buy a small 12V to 110V cigarette lighter transformer. They are about $15.00, and I charge my cell phone, camera etc. while driving. Just my preference.
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Yes. AA batteries. Mine even came with a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium. It can accept lithium, rechargeable, or alkaline. Just make sure you set it to the type you're using.
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No it does not. It has 2 C-sized and 2 D-sized adapters, however, which allow you to use the AA's in the C and D sized battery compartments. They are effectively just hollow inserts that hold a single AA cell and allow the terminals to be exposed top and bottom. I've not tried them, but they look like they would work, but of course you're getting AA capacity, not the full C or D-size capacity, if that makes sense. But that is just my impression, as I have not tried them.
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I replaced my nicad battery with the lithium, and it worked fine. You do have to buy a different charger for it.
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The batteries that it comes with are LI rechaargables , I didn't read any documentation stating they could take AA batteries. The shape of the batteries is different than a AA.