Description says power cord is an alternative and implies you should use batteries primarily. Has anyone just used the power cord for a long time?
1751194
Yup! I've had it since last fall, using only the power cord and no problems so far (knock on wood).
1751195
If you use the power cord and the power goes out , even briefly, the feeder will lose it's program and not feed anything. Not good to happen if you are away for an extended period. Only use the power adaptor when you are going to be home at least once a day. You cannot use batteries AND the power adaptor together. Together, they are too much poser and will burn out the system. Use one or the other.
667280
It's a replacement for the batteries. My battery compartment broke so I just use the power cord.
1941354
I don't have a cord for mine and have been using the same batteries for about 6 months. I wasn't aware you cod use a cord with this. Sorry, I'm not much help.
1170719
Until I got this email, I did not know it had a power cord adapter, I will tesearch it and comment later, sorry I couldn't answer your question, I have only used the batteries.
52258
I had the power cord arrive with product. You definitely need that in order to charge the battery.
877278
Depending on who or where you buy this from, the unit should come with a power cord - this cord plugs into the back of the video camera and charges the battery thats in the unit. For best results, buy extra and larger batteries and replace the stock battery that came with the unit. This battery usually doesn't last as long as a new and larger battery. I was able to find new and longer lasting batteries on ebay and Amazon websites.
1956548
I have a battery operated one. I didn't know they made one with an electric cord.
62821
Yes. My mother has been using it with the cord ever since the battery light came on. She feels it better, why waste a battery.
979067
No, you can just bring the power cord when you travel. That's what I did while gone for 4 or 5 days but didn't ever use the cord due to great battery life.
1126963
Stays on until you shut it off. I use batteries only so I must remember to do so or risk loosing the batteries and the cost of replacing them. That said, the batteries last a long time. If you have a business, using the cord is financially more sound but I recommend turning off all electronics with the exception of your desktop computer...
1897483
You can use batteries but it does come with a cord. I would suggest the optional extension cord as well.
228974
hello, the included power cord is just used to power the battery charger. It may reduce the lifetime of the light if power the led light.
1894920
Either. I have been using batteries, safer with my 2 yrs old son knocking it around. . It came with detached ac power plug, i havent used it yet. However i noticed that the wire is short. I like this product bec i get to choose to use batteries or power cord.
1962850
I have always used the batteries. They have worked great. It must not take a lot of power to run, because I have used it many many times on one set of batteries. You could get the adapter, but it is really not needed, but it would make a good back up I would think.
213324
The one we had used batteries only, but they lasted a long time. It had the USB cord..
114918
I have tried it both ways, but it always seemed that when I left it unplugged and needed it, there was no power. Now I leave it plugged in all the time. However, probably like other devices of this nature, it might be a good idea to let it run out occasionally and recharge.
1358521
I don't use the batteries for power , I just bought the power cord to use 110 volt house power.It's not very expensive and a lot cheaper than keep changing batteries