Can i use CArbon Zinc battries instead of Alkaline?

[chiwawa626]

Can i use CArbon Zinc battries instead of Alkaline? Like my dad manages a hotel and the locks take battries, and the manuals say 4 AA alkaline battires...is it possible to use extra heavy duty carbon zinc battries or will it not work or is there no diff?

 

[Heisenberg]

1000mAh is the life rating for the battery. If what you're using it for pulls 1000mA, then the battery will last 1 hour. If it pulls 500mA, then it will last 2 hours, etc.

Edit: You should be able to use carbon-zinc okay assuming they're AA also.