how many times will this hold a charge? what is the average life span of this unit?
1742932
ive had this for over 5 months now the taser still works like a charm but the light gave out after 2 months in and now it just flickers when i turn it on
1742933
I have owned mine since the beginning of November 2014, and by the middle of December 2014, the light burned out. It also won't hold a charge. Without being able to replace the bulb and/or the batteries, I wish I'd purchased a different model. If the light lasted and the charge held, this would be 100% Awesome!!! (BIG IF)
1817389
As a general rule, I would try and charge the battery at least once every 30 days, but not more than 60. The longest I have let my battery be stored between uses is about two weeks, and the batteries never lost their charge. I really like these batteries as they last longer than stock batteries.
1787949
Hey Derrick... I charged it when I received it on April 30. I use it on average 2-3 hours per evening. I use the back light function every 30 minutes or so and the unit is in standby during the 2-3 hours of use. I turn the unit off each evening. I have not yet had to charge the battery.
78831
I haven't tried to measure how long it holds a charge, but, like the others who have responded, I know it is at least a few weeks. Also like others, the blue light on mine goes off after a little while. Do you have the switch in the off position?
2220586
I got this unit 3 months ago. I used it and charged it up, it has held that charge ever since.
347132
You won't know. If you use it a lot, you probably should just count on charging it once a week.
1610577
It seems to last a number of hours. I charged it initially and have had only one time where I ran low. It gets used two to three times a week and I only charge it once per week.
1658379
Hi - thanks for your question. Users indicate that the batteries will last approximately 2 months if the unit is used 3 times per day. I trust that helps.
430379
I don't know how many times, but I got the 75 hour battery and it will literally last days. I would expect it to power up an iPhone many times.
530448
Depends on how many times you push to use or just to scare someone. My has lasted up to 24hrs. With me just playing around and setting it off for 4 or 5 hrs. and I still had charge next day.
1156654
I use mine about once a month. Never had any issues with the battery and I have owned it for over a year.
882248
We have had ours at least ten years - one charger, two units - my unit just died and I am getting another set to share with my daughter - two units, two chargers. The batter in my husband's unit is fine.
938034
That's a very good question that I was also thinking about recently. I've had my units over three years now, and they still hold their charge for a solid month. I use them 4 days a week, back and forth from work, streaming music, I'm afraid I haven't tried to research...
941687
I have run it for about 6 hrs before on a fully charged battery. Sometimes 7 depending on how often it is used. I keep a spare fully chargedbattery on hand just in case.
1268495
I have charged the battery maybe 4 times now. I would say it lasts for a good 6-8 hours of on and being used time.
1383
The battery life depends on how much you use it and how you treat it. I've had a similar one for 10 years and although I've only used it a couple times per year (more for camping power versus jumping cars), it still holds a charge and delivers well. I've followed the manuals recommendations of "recharge after each use and at least every other month" which I'm sure has helped with that. I saw a review of another unit where someone said "I charged it when I first got it, left it in the car for 10 months, then pulled it out to charge it and it wouldn't recharge". That's what you don't want to do, so always keep it charged if you expect it to deliver.
260278
timewise i don't know as I use it constantly.it lasts for 18 uses before i have to charge it