Batteries for Dog Training Collar Systems

Batteries in electronic dog training collar systems have come a long way over the years. Previously, these types of batteries were big and bulky. They tended to discharge quickly, and were expensive and cumbersome to replace. For quite some time, there were no rechargeable batteries available for these types of systems. Today, however, this is not the case.

Just about every Ecollar system manufacturer in today's market manufactures batteries that have extremely long life, and are fully rechargeable. Each component of the system requires a battery- both the receiver and the transmitter. Typically, the receiver will require a disposable battery such as a long-life nine volt battery, and the battery in the transmitter will be a rechargeable type. Receivers use very little power, and therefore most brand of nine volt batteries for these types of units can typically operate for 100 hours or more. This is a great benefit, considering not too long ago a charge lasted for about eight to ten hours. However, some of these systems do offer receivers that have rechargeable batteries. In most cases, the transmitter and the receiver will need to be placed in a special charging cradle, and charged for about two hours.

Until very recently, there were a number of problems with the rechargeable battery units. One of these problems was that, historically, batteries needed up to 24 hours to reach a full charge. This meant that, should the batteries die in the field, there would be no more work, hunting, or training done until at the very least the following day. Today, however, this is not the case. Most modern manufacturers of electronic training collar systems provide rapid-recharge systems, which allow a full recharge in around two hours. Another problem that has since been resolved was the fact that rechargeable batteries must be fully discharged before they could be charged again. This was known as the memory effect, and is no longer an issue with modern batteries. This means that you can charge you units after each training session.

Rechargeable batteries for electronic training collar systems are fully self-contained. This means that they cannot be contaminated by water or debris. In fact, they are self-contained independently of the unit they are placed in, thus assuring long -lasting durability. The longevity on these types of batteries is typically about three to five years, and the batteries are easy to replace when they are permanently discharged.

One potential problem with batteries for Ecollar systems is that they cannot be stored for long periods of time. When rechargeable batteries are allowed to slowly discharge without being restored, they permanently begin to lose their ability to hold a charge. For this reason, it is important to remember to recharge your units every four to six weeks even when they are in storage. To take further precautions, remove the batteries from the receiver or transmitter, and store them outside of the unit. This way, if there is a leak or other problem, they won't damage your valuable equipment.