Rechargeable Batteries

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DicedT

December 28, 2012, 12:58:51 PM
All this tech is devouring batteries like a black hole. I'm thinking of switching to rechargeable batteries. But I tried them a couple of years ago - Duracells and the Duracell charger - and the batteries retained so little charge that I went back to expendables. Any recommendations for good rechargeables?

mirth

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December 28, 2012, 01:43:21 PM
Quote from: DicedT on December 28, 2012, 12:58:51 PM
All this tech is devouring batteries like a black hole. I'm thinking of switching to rechargeable batteries. But I tried them a couple of years ago - Duracells and the Duracell charger - and the batteries retained so little charge that I went back to expendables. Any recommendations for good rechargeables?

I've used Duracells, Energizers, Rayovacs and some generics. Honestly I can't see much difference between any of them as far as holding a charge. I have had problems with the Energizer AAs not charging after awhile.

Usually when I buy now, I go with the least expensive brand, which has been Rayovac.
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DicedT

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December 28, 2012, 01:46:13 PM
Do the rechargeable batteries hold as much charge as the expendables? It seemed like I had to change the rechargeables more often.

bob48

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December 28, 2012, 01:53:55 PM
I use rechargeables, and I think your right, they do not hold the same charge, but they also save you a lot of money. Its worth it in the long run to go to rechargeables.
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mirth

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December 28, 2012, 02:10:46 PM
Quote from: DicedT on December 28, 2012, 01:46:13 PM
Do the rechargeable batteries hold as much charge as the expendables? It seemed like I had to change the rechargeables more often.

In my experience, the newer rechargeables are comparable to standard alkaline disposables for most uses. I don't have much experience with Lithium batteries so I can't say how they compare. The cost for Lithium batteries is too high for me to want to experiment.

Other than the Energizer AAs that won't charge properly, I've been satisfied using rechargeables over the last couple years. I still use disposables for things like the kids toys because I know those things will be inevitably lost or given away and I don't want to lose the more expensive rechargeables with the toy.
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LongBlade

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December 28, 2012, 03:35:39 PM
Funny you guys mention this. I carry a AA Maglite around with me and find I'm constantly burning out batteries. Eventually the thing will turn on in my pocket and burn for a couple of hours before I figure it out. Been thinking about buying recharables for a while now. Looks like it's about time I took the bite.
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December 28, 2012, 04:15:17 PM
Its a good idea to get one of those fancy chargers that hold 2 or 3 different size batteries, and a good supply of batteries themselves. As soon as you take a set out, bung another lot in, and then you'll always have a good supply of ready charged ones.
I know all that sounds obvious, but...... :-[
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December 28, 2012, 05:46:56 PM
Quote from: bob48 on December 28, 2012, 04:15:17 PM
Its a good idea to get one of those fancy chargers that hold 2 or 3 different size batteries, and a good supply of batteries themselves. As soon as you take a set out, bung another lot in, and then you'll always have a good supply of ready charged ones.
I know all that sounds obvious, but...... :-[

Got one. A long time ago I had some rechargable AAs, but I think I accidentally tossed them out. Or something.
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December 28, 2012, 06:09:58 PM
Or you could just go with a belt holster for your flashlight.  Unless of course you like the question being asked of you "is that a small flashlight in your pocket or are you happy to see me?"

bob48

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December 28, 2012, 06:53:04 PM
Very illuminating.
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December 28, 2012, 08:12:20 PM
we use Energizer Recharge rechargeables (silver w/ green writing) for most of the kid toys around here.  Since the kids keep living crap on all the time, and they still last a while, I figure that's not a bad endorsement of them.  We usually leave them in to charge overnight, so they're topped off after 8 hours for sure, but probably quicker than that.
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mirth

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December 28, 2012, 08:27:02 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on December 28, 2012, 08:12:20 PM
we use Energizer Recharge rechargeables (silver w/ green writing) for most of the kid toys around here.  Since the kids keep living crap on all the time, and they still last a while, I figure that's not a bad endorsement of them.  We usually leave them in to charge overnight, so they're topped off after 8 hours for sure, but probably quicker than that.

Those are the same kind I use. Do you ever have problems getting them to charge?
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bayonetbrant

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December 28, 2012, 08:52:07 PM
not yet
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republic

#13
January 02, 2013, 08:38:46 AM
I can vouch for those green Energizers too.  However, pay attention to the capacities written on the side of the batteries, I noticed that in buying I had gotten 3 different capacities.  Make sure you get the one with the biggest "mAh" if your having trouble with them going dead too fast.

I ended up with some ranging from 1300mAh to 3200mAh, so watch out!
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