Non-rechargeable batteries? Does anybody know if I can use regular, non-rechargeable batteries to charge my iPhone?
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You can power the USB port of this CEF23 using alkaline batteries. However, I'm not sure if you can use it to recharge your iPhone. The CEF23's USB port is only rated for 0.5A, while the iPhone requires higher current (~1A?). So I don't don't know how the iPhone will react if it asks for 1A but only gets 0.5A. You have to try it yourself to find out (and let us know if something BAD happens).
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Depending on which phone. Some phones, like iPhones, need a specific amount of voltage or it will burn the battery or not charge at all. If you want to use this solar panel to charge iPhones, I suggest you look up "Solar Panel iPhone Charger" on google, or my preffered site, instructales.com. Hope this helps.
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You can use 'C' batteries. But you will find that the rechargeables work so much better you won't want to use "regular" batteries.
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Don't do it! The excess voltage would surely burn something out. (If they even fit.) There are numerous suitable "double A" batteries that will work, including many rechargeable ones.
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Or you can buy one of those quick battery pack rechargers for phones and use that. Unfortunately, you'll have to take a break from using it to recharge it.
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I only use regular batteries, I honestly do not know about that, sorry. I guess we'll have to do some research.
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Just put it in your equipment and see if it's charged. I had no luck with these batteries, they only recharged once and not for long. Finally, I had to buy a new battery and my troubles ended. I had the battery for IPhone, useless, and also for my digital camera, useless. Bought a new battery.
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Haven't tried them, but don't see why they wouldn't... Rather than disposable, just use rechargeable.
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You can use regular or rechargeable. However, I complained months ago when I bought the head phone ( 2 0f them ) that I could not get these to work properly. Never received a response to my complaint or better directions for trouble shooting.
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Batteries last quite a while actually. I never used rechargeables but you probably could. Great machine. always dig the nickels!!! I found gold rings that way!!!
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No these don't work that way, they aren't so much like a battery. they only out put power. They work very well even in not so great light. I do suggest getting the highest wattage you can afford. These will keep a phone or tablet charged with no problem, however, the device you are trying to charge need to be off for fastest charging. Hope this helps.
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I have an iPhone. This is unable to charge. Try Goal Zero solar panels-very small and work well.
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NO. Only use AA batteries. Do not use rechargeable because they do not hold on the right charge for long. I did install a female power jack. This way I could use an adjustable volt, 1.5v to 12v, DC wall power supply. I hope this helps. Have fun with it. RobS...
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Sure, get some D-cell sized rechargeable batteries and a charger. They are lighter than standard D-cells but the charger is extra weight.
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It is possible, but I wouldn't advise doing it. It drastically slows down the recharge on the battery and the battery also becomes hot - usually a sign that something isn't working efficiently. I charge them separately now and try to keep the battery for emergencies, trips, and when I know I will need extra time on my phone or iPad.
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As far as I know you can power it with a USB but not charge the batteries. I occasionally use a stand alone, rechargeable power source for mine.
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The batteries last surprisingly long, many hours of use. Yes you can use rechargeable batteries but you'd have to remove them to charge them.