2nd: Alkali: around 10 hours where 600mAh of Power ON, or less
hours if EDB-2 VAP Phantom Switch also On. These are often the
best value non-rechargeable battery to purchase in terms of cost
per hour and long, reliable life
Zinc Chloride, Manganese, Zinc Carbon or NiCd Batteries: NOT
recommended for EDB-2 VAP
Do not dispose of batteries in landfill rubbish (garbage)
collections. Please make use of local government or
commercial battery collection schemes
18.4 LIFESPAN OF RE-CHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN EDB-2
VAP - based on battery manufacturer claims of specification when
new:
1st Lithium Polymer Rechargeable PP3: at approx. 20 hours
2nd Lithium Ion Rechargeable PP3: at approx. 10hours (roughly
comparable to Alkali when new)
3rd Ni-Mh (Nickel Metal Hydride) PP3 9v 280 mAh: at approx. 5.5
hours
4th Ni-Mh, at 9.6V 220 mAh PP3 NiMH Rechargeable battery: at
approx. 4.5 hours
Headway advises keeping two spare Lithium PP3 batteries, plus
two further Lithium PP3 installed for EDB-2 VAP
18.5 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR LED
Located on Top
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