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PigBoy
04-26-2002, 08:25 AM
I go throught batteries on my handheld GPS like its going out of style. Does anyone know if I can use lithium batteries in it. I've got lithium batteries in my camera and I've never replaced it and its 8 years old. I know that the battery usage is a bunch different but does anyone have a idea.
Eyecrosser
04-26-2002, 08:37 AM
Good question! I have a Magellian 315 and I can't keep batteries in it. I love the unit, but it sure chews the batteries.
wiley walleye
04-26-2002, 09:23 AM
Check your manual it should discuss this and point out that certain types are better than others in cold weather.
I just got a hand held and the best accessary is the plug in to the twelve volt, boat or car.
Good Luck
Joe
tompgrouse
04-26-2002, 09:31 AM
They eat batteries!
In the boat I have mine plugged in to the 12v accesory outlet.
My Garmin MAP76 manual, page 60, states: "The temperature rating for the GPSMAP 76 may exceed the range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high tempuratures. Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as tepmerature decreases. Use lithium batteries when operating the GPSMAP 76 in below-freezing conditions. Extensive use of screen backighting will significantly reduce battery life." I just started using lithium's? Seem to be longer lasting and OK, at this point? Some units use a lot more juice than others?
Tom B
04-28-2002, 08:15 AM
I soldered a 12-volt plug to my ice box so that I can use the battery for my Garmin 45xl. Get year round use out of my icebox.
Tom B
RickK
04-28-2002, 12:20 PM
When you are walking around with it,....ever think of using Nickle Hydride rechargeables? Hold lots more power than Nicads,..I always have a set in my charger,..your internal bat should be up to not lose settings,..but now I don't feel so bad leaving it on,..NiHds can be charged 100's of times,..maybe a 1,000.