<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Al:
Sure does (use a lot of juice), but the rechargeables solve the problem ... depending on your use intentions ...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I agree... about the lot of juice. I had one I used extensively a few years ago during an overnight power failure. After I ran it through the first set of alkalines, I pulled some rechargeables out of another appliance and ran them out within 30 minutes. I continued using it as the light source in our hall by installing another set of alkalines.
The next day when I put a new set of batteries in it, it wouldn't come on. I stopped back by Radio Shack, mostly because I was simply fond of the size of the light. After finding again what they cost, I decided their life (based on how long mine lived) wasn't long enough to justify RS's asking price.