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What is the real world difference between alkaline and NiMH batteries in the ADVANCED TASER?

April 26, 2017advanced alkaline batteries difference NIMH Taser world

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What is the real world difference between alkaline and NiMH batteries in the ADVANCED TASER?

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Fresh Duracell Ultra or Energizer Titanium E2 batteries will provide a rate of 12-15 electrical pulses per second. Fully charged NiMH batteries provide a rate of 15-20 pulses per second. NiMH batteries give the strongest output, and perform much better in cold weather. However, undercharged batteries will cause weapon failure. Battery failures with rechargeable batteries in older TASERs have resulted in escalation of force because officers had to move up the use of force continuum. The recommended alkaline batteries have a stronger shelf life (4-6 years). Again, the selection of the battery is very important. The trade off is better pulse rate versus maintaining a fully charged set of NiMH batteries.