How long does this product last in working order? One purchaser says they died after a few months and another switched out the batteries.
378420
I haven't had the opportunity to use them in a road side situation ... knock on wood. They come as advertised and appear to be of good quality
378421
Mine were the ones that did not work only after a few months. I cannot answer your question. However if they are not being used the batteries should not be draining to the point that when you need them in a real live EMERGENCY they don't work! You don't have the luxury of stopping to switch out the batteries. My units are being replaced, but if this happens again I will certainly be calling Wagan again! These are new on the market and in my opinion maybe they shouldn't have been launched until ALL of the bugs were worked out. Not let consumers be the guinea pigs!
378422
After purchasing two sets I made sure all pucks were in working order and put them in trunk of two separate vehicles. After five months of never using them I went to use one set and found out the batteries were dead. I took the other set out and the batteries were dead in that set as well. After reading reviews here and on other sites it appears this is a known issue and I will be contacting Wagan. In an emergency situation I do not have time to unscrew the back, pry open the waterproof seal and install new batteries.
378423
I spot checked these less then 4 months after receiving. ALL THREE did NOT work. I'll be contacting Waran but be aware. And keeping spare batteries is not easy with these things. You need a phillips screw driver to open, and a flat screw driver to pry the case open. Something you don't need to be worrying about in an emergency situation.
378424
John, I have had mine in the car for just about 6 weeks and never used it. I immediately installed lithium batteries. (The batteries that were included were not high quality, long-last batteries.) I would expect lithiums to last a year in the car if not used. I also put a couple spare alkaline batteries in the bag. Sorry, those who are too stupid to take the cover off, should not be relied on for advice, in my opinion!!!! Karl
378425
I put better batteries in them immediately and they are fine at 6 months. I do feel these are a good bargain..... I find the "alternating" flash pattern to be the most effective.....
799572
We have not had this problem with ours. The original batteries are still working and we have had the unit for at least 6 months.
648149
Hi Lyla, Sorry to hear that. I share a box with my dad and we go through a box (60pc) in about 5months time. We have never got a dud. I have bought the iCellTech from 2 different vendors though. They might let you send the duds back, not sure. Shelf life does make a battery go bad. As a matter of fact, the ones I own are supposed to be good till 2017. imho, they should last longer than what you have experienced.
74798
I''ve had mine for 5 months now. Batteries still indicating more than 50%. I don't think battery life will be an issue.
1937752
regardsI am writing because purchase 4 units 4 are 3 that are in perfect condition but one is downloading very fast battery only lasts 30 minutes loaded and took 3 batteries discharged and it works not need you to tell me what will happen to me? ??Thank You
1390286
They last pretty long. Make sure you use quality batteries, like Duracell or Energizer. Don't forget to turn them off when not in use. I don't want to attempt to guesstimate how many hours, but we really don't have to change them often. If they start making funny noises, time to change batteries.
1677619
If the item is new and its not charging its because you installed the batteries incorrectly. On other hand if you had this item for a couple of months then it seems the batteries are dead because they die out not long after use. No replacement batteries sold by manufacturer.
1779074
So far mine is working fine. Had to change batteries after about a year, but that is expected.
1997297
It's actually a question of economics. I bought 24 dated MAR 2021 which leaves only 5 more years of guaranteed life. The box was shelf worn. I was a bit disappointed but I will keep them. They were approximately $2.00 cheaper than other vendors with the same batteries with 7 years of guaranteed life. It's your decision of which to purchase.
1233714
June 2014 on mine.. I purchaced only one box of 200.. and i've had them over a year now.. Halfway through the box.. So figure when I purchase them they had a 2 year life span on them.. Does that help you?
451160
Well let see.... I don't remember every changing the batteries since I put them in place, so if you can see when I bought them, not since then. Thanks for reminding to change the batteries. I do test then so I know they still work. One has saved me a couple times.
882093
Uncertain. A colleague of mine received two batteries and (knock on wood) they are still working fine. For now ... I have placed this in my lessons-learned folder labeled, "you get what you pay for". +++ Am in the process of returning them.
1737438
Hi Bruce,Geez that is quick. As you can see from the answers, they generally last. Want to give one more a try? Send us your order number of the one you bought, and the new one, and we will refund you. Send order numbers to info (at) benebone (dot) com. Many thanks,Peter at Benebone
1248018
have had mine (8 lites) for about 4 months now....all working great...no problem ...so far all summer they last all nite until morning as of today (0ct. 3)
1754916
Please make sure you open the battery cover and plug the cable into the battery. I bought three over 18 months ago, they worked straight out of the box and are still working. I purchase three more about 2 months ago and had to return them. I nevr could get them to work. First editon was GREAT and still going; they did an upgrade and new ones need work.
1938666
I have had my batteries for two years now and they still works. When not in use I put them up. I don't believe I saw a date and compared to some other batteries that I buy at other places tell me the expiration date and they don't hold up to that date. These batteries are still working and it doesn't bother me if there were an expiration date or not. All I can say is they are old and still working.
1721254
It lasts quite a while. I don't use mine much but I have only put one set of batteries in.