The Uni® Type "C" Battery Handle is used with the Uni® Otoscope and Uni® May Ophthalmoscope. It can hold two standard alkaline type "C" batteries or the Rechargeable Ri-accu® NiMH Battery. If using the rechargeable battery, the handle can easily be charged in the Ri-charger® Charging Base. The batteries are simple to change at the base of the handle. It has the Rheostat® feature for controlling the strength of the light.