Empire reload II uses more power than Vegas

RatFink · 06-14-2008, 05:23 PM

I bought an Empire reload II hopper for use on my mech. cocker. If I put two fresh 9v batts in it doesn't last the day. like maybe 600 balls/ 4 hours! what's going on? Is this the worst loader in the world? Is there anything descent out there that isn't a Halo?

grande · 06-14-2008, 05:39 PM

Short or low quality batteries

Harbinger[TG] · 06-14-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by grande

Short or low quality batteries

I have never seen a difference between my 99cent cheapo rayovac batteries and 5 dollar duracells.

Cunha · 06-14-2008, 06:25 PM

Rayovac are O.K. but they arent 99 cents.

99 cent store "alkolyne" batteries are way way way crapper than any real alkaline.

RatFink · 06-14-2008, 09:37 PM

I have used Brand new Duracell and Energizer batteries.

Mayvik · 06-14-2008, 09:48 PM

Only thing I can think of is the sound sensor is more power consumptive than an IR detector (eye). 12V Revvy's (w/X board) don't seem to be too hard on batteries.

Have you tried getting the premium Energizers? I have good luck with those.

Heebs · 06-14-2008, 10:18 PM

I just bought some rechargeables, in the long run its better.

RealtorTommy · 06-14-2008, 10:19 PM

If it's a sounder...they run almost all the time...

ta2maki · 06-14-2008, 10:32 PM

Woah, that's pretty bad. I have an older reloader and batteries last many days of play. Maybe you had some bad batteries or are you playing in a noisy enviroment? If I'm playing in shipping containers or otherwise sheetmetal bunkers. Incoming fire will set off the hopper and it constantly agitates.

RatFink · 06-14-2008, 10:41 PM

I think mine must be defective. I just read two dozen reviews on the loader and only a hand full mention poor battery life.

06-14-2008, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
RatFink Active Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: So-Cal	Empire reload II uses more power than Vegas I bought an Empire reload II hopper for use on my mech. cocker. If I put two fresh 9v batts in it doesn't last the day. like maybe 600 balls/ 4 hours! what's going on? Is this the worst loader in the world? Is there anything descent out there that isn't a Halo? __________________ I am the thread killer, one post and it's anchors away! Rec-ballin' for fun since day one Feedback:http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

06-14-2008, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
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06-14-2008, 09:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
RatFink Active Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: So-Cal	I have used Brand new Duracell and Energizer batteries. __________________ I am the thread killer, one post and it's anchors away! Rec-ballin' for fun since day one Feedback:http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

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06-14-2008, 10:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Heebs Go Cardinals! Join Date: Feb 2007	I just bought some rechargeables, in the long run its better. __________________ Heebs Feedback WWJD? Sell to Heebs. WTB: Pulse Loaders (2) functional but condition doesn't matter so much.

06-14-2008, 06:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cunha MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Monterey, CA	Rayovac are O.K. but they arent 99 cents. 99 cent store "alkolyne" batteries are way way way crapper than any real alkaline.

06-14-2008, 10:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
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06-14-2008, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
ta2maki MCB Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So Cal	Woah, that's pretty bad. I have an older reloader and batteries last many days of play. Maybe you had some bad batteries or are you playing in a noisy enviroment? If I'm playing in shipping containers or otherwise sheetmetal bunkers. Incoming fire will set off the hopper and it constantly agitates.

06-14-2008, 10:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
RatFink Active Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: So-Cal	I think mine must be defective. I just read two dozen reviews on the loader and only a hand full mention poor battery life. __________________ I am the thread killer, one post and it's anchors away! Rec-ballin' for fun since day one Feedback:http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

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