Posted By: varmintslayer
Covert Camera Battery Question - 06/12/19 06:20 PM
I’ve had Covert Camera’s about 5 years and had good luck with them. I’ve been using the Energizer Lithium batteries that last about 3x longer than good Alkaline. I think the Energizers are 1.5V in AA, I found some others on Amazon that are Durnergy 3.6V. Has anybody tried these in cameras? I hope it doesn’t Jack anything up! Thanks!
Posted By: HogBranch
Re: Covert Camera Battery Question - 06/12/19 07:45 PM
You cannot substitute 3.6 volt batteries for 1.5 volt batteries. It will absolutely jack things up!
Posted By: David Maas
Re: Covert Camera Battery Question - 06/12/19 09:01 PM
They will fry the electronics.
Why not an external solar battery pack? I am running one on a Spypoint Link and it has never left 100% charge
Solar Battery Pack
Posted By: varmintslayer
Re: Covert Camera Battery Question - 06/13/19 02:37 AM
Great thanks for the info! I’ll check out the battery pack!
Posted By: Stilhuntin
Re: Covert Camera Battery Question - 06/20/19 09:31 PM
Covert has a very good solar charger that is flexible. Run them on four cameras with no issues.
Posted By: glocker17
Re: Covert Camera Battery Question - 07/11/19 10:05 PM
Im using 12v garden tractor battery, small panel and the covert converter cable. Lithiums got too expensive.
Posted By: krmitchell
Re: Covert Camera Battery Question - 07/12/19 01:26 AM
Get the covert solar panel with rechargeable batteries. I also run this setup on 4 cameras and leave them out year round without having to touch them unless a firmware update comes out.
Posted By: WendlingKnives
Re: Covert Camera Battery Question - 07/20/19 11:31 PM
We buy generic 6v solar panel, but a 6v in a box, and use the covert cable. Been doing that for many years on multiple coverts without issues