Hi Barry
The problem is most people are told not to use rechargeable batteries. I was originally, but was getting through a ridiculous amount of ordinary batteries, so tried them. I find that rechargeable batteries are much better. More expensive to start with, but last longer. But you do need to get ones with as high mAh as you can. The ones I use are mostly 2300 mAh or above. The really cheap ones that you get in rechargeable garden lights, etc. have too low mAh and won’t work properly.
I would give rechargeable batteries a try.
Good luck.
