Can I Use A “C” Cell Rechargeable With My Seiko Cleancut?
No, you should not use a rechargeable battery with your Seiko Cleancut and here’s why. The speed of any DC motor is directly related to the voltage of the power supply; the higher the voltage the faster the motor turns. By their nature rechargeable batteries do not have as high a voltage as alkaline batteries. For instance a fresh alkaline “C” cell, which is a 1.5 volt battery, will test out as high as 1.6 volts right out of the package. In contrast a fully charged rechargeable “C” battery will only put out 1.2 volts. Since the performance of the shaver is noticeably affected at 1.4 volts or less a 1.2 volt power supply isn’t going to be acceptable. Stick with alkaline batteries and you’ll be a happy camper.
