Can this be plugged into an outlet or does it have to run on batteries? It says on the description battery or adapter but then in another place it says batteries are required. I'm confused, I don't want to be buying batteries for it all the time. Can this be plugged into an outlet or does it have to run on batteries? It says on the description battery or adapter but then in another place it says batteries are required. I'm confused, I... » Read More Can this be plugged into an outlet or does it have to run on batteries? It says on the description battery or adapter but then in another place it says batteries are required. I'm confused, I don't want to be buying batteries for it all the time. « Show Less
1757887
It operates either way, it comes with an adapter and takes batteries for when you can't put it near a plug. We take it with us when traveling.
2185659
does not need to plug into an electrical outlet. it is a ten year sealed battery. so mount it where you want, and replace it ten years from now!
2198399
No, it can't run from batteries. But the adapter is small and the cord standard length (~6'). Hope this helps...great little device.
933489
No batteries, you just plug it into an outlet. Just make sure that where you plug it in, the cord can droop down a little bit before it goes back up into the outlet, just in case some moisture gets on the cord so it can't get to the plug and electrocute you (that's what it said in the instructions). The cord is pretty long so it shouldn't be too hard to do that.
762176
It has to be plugged in to the access. power outlet. It has no built in rechargeable batteries.
414999
I run it on the battery. The instructions that came with it said it is better to run off battery rather than run on the power adapter, although that does work too. Just used it in a small gig today and it worked great on the battery.
1212823
it must be plugged into a wall socket. Or if you have a power inverter you could use a 12vt outlet. It does not have a battery in it.
718090
No, it only plugs into a home (110 volt) outlet, but that charges the battery and it will run a long time without being plugged in. It is a good, powerful, vac.
2190061
It's battery powered so you have to buy batteries. I believe it can be powered with AC adapter but it doesn't come with it.
83553
Yes, each unit required to plug into electrical outlet. AC outlet only. AC adapter included. This is no battery operated because this unit is 24 hours standby.
818251
Yes, it needs to be plugged in. I am sure there are some battery operated models, this one, however, is not one of those.
1000133
It runs on batteries. You can plug in a 12V power source of your choosing. I use a universal power adapter that came with several plugs and found one that fits nicely.
2029992
It is portable because the unit can be carried on to different spots where the power 120V AC outlet is available like in the office, the house or car (with 120V AC output plug). You're right it needs a standard 120V AC (household outlet) to make it work. Unlike other portable stuffs like portable CD, DVD...they can use it's internal compartment with batteries (DC powered)
39742
Yes, it plugs into an outlet, however it does not have a rechargeable battery it has to be plugged in to use, but it does take size D batteries if you want to do it that way.
1779160
you need a outlet or you can wire it direct but it has to be 110 120 volts to work. Batteries will not work. hope this helps you. Jack
2175359
It needs both, you can run it for a short time on just batteries but some features will be missing. The batteries are needed to maintain operation when power fails. You should always have AC power and batteries.
117816
It can run on batteries, but it comes with a plug in adapter to run off electricity.