Hi
I have a Swann microcam III wireless camera, it was supplied with a 9v battery. It only lasted 2 hours, so I replaced it with rechargeable ones, and they only last for 2 hours as well. The power rating is marked as
TIA
Charlie Brown
You did answer your own question. 2 hours is about right.
You can add more 9v batteries in parallel, or use a different battery configuration. If you use 6 D cell batteries, you might get a week out of it. D cells are generally 2000mA, depending on brand. I have seen D cell rechargeables of 2500ma. So at 100mA consumption, you may get 35-40 hours on a D cell battery pack. If you don't need that much, go down to C cell, or AA cell.
You may also consider using an alarm system GEL CELL 12v 4 to 8AH will provide alot of power, Plus it's cheaper to buy than cell batteries. You will however need to get a charger for it as well.
Jim Rojas
Thanks Jim, I understand now, it just didn't sound right to have a security system with such a weak link as this - who would want to install a discreet camera that needs servicing at 2 hour intervals? I will follow your advice
gratefully
Charlie Brown
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