Battery Information

This page is designed to help you get the most from your Rat Zapper. We are keeping our eye on the ever evolving battery technology to help you get the most bang (or more accurately, Zaps) for your buck when buying batteries for your Rat Zapper.
 

We recommend Energizer MAX alkaline batteries for the Classic Rat Zapper
To supercharge your Rat Zapper Classic use Energizer e2 Lithium batteries. Tests have proven that the Energizer e2 Lithium Battery works 7 to 10 times longer than the regular alkaline batteries thus increasing the number of kills and stand by time of your Rat Zapper Classic. At a minimum the Classic requires a good quality recognized brand of alkaline batteries. Standard Heavy Duty batteries are not suitable for use in the Rat Zapper.

We recommend Energizer MAX alkaline batteries for the ULTRA Rat Zapper - 4 D's
At a minimum the Ultra requires a good quality recognized brand of alkaline batteries. Standard Heavy Duty batteries are not suitable for use in the Rat Zapper.
 

Rechargeable batteries- we do NOT yet recommend them .

In our test with rechargable batteries we found that they do not have the depth of power to supply the number of kills, or days of stand by power, as the above mentioned batteries. We have had customers report sucess with rechargables and it is our feeling that these customers are changing the batteries out at least 50% more frequently than is necessary with an alkaline (or better) battery. Rechargables will not harm the unit and it is not in any way a saftey issue either. We are testing some rechargables as you read this and I am glad to report they are performing well so stay tuned....

WINTER TIP

As the temperatures drop, cold related battery issues climb!

Although you can use our device anywhere, and in any condition that you would use your battery operated boom box, iPod or transistor radio, please be aware that the cold effects the power output (somehow) of a battery so the batteries could be brand new (test and work just fine in warmer environment) but still not be able to deliver the punch needed for the RZ to do it's job. Many customers work around it by keeping the unit warmed during the day and arming it in the evening when rodents are likely to be more active.

 

Battery life after a Rat Zapper:

When your batteries are no longer powerful enough for Rat Zapper, don't throw those batteries away just yet. There is usually plenty of juice to run other devices that require less energy such as flashlights, remote controls, clocks, timers, etc.. And remember, when the batteries are really finished, please check with your local athorities for a safe location to recycle them, it is the right and green thing to do for the planet and all of us that inhabit this earth. Thanks!