Help AA batteries

[devonwoody]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DURACELL-PROCE ... s+duracell

Seem to be a bargain at around 30 p each & 2020. but the amperage seems high. (3250mAH)

are they ok for home use?

 

[Racers]

The device will only draw as much current as it needs so they will be fine for home use.

I use rechargeables where ever I can.

Pete

 

[Beau]

Was about to say in this day and age should we not be using rechargeable where we can? I know they are not cheap but all the metal and chemicals we throw away ain't good.

 

[Wuffles]

{reaches for tin foil hat}

There's a reason why people don't automatically reach for a rechargeable solution, ever seen an advert for rechargeable batteries?

I haven't.


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[devonwoody]

Some equipment only specifies Alkaline!
So using advertised.?

 

[Harbo]

I've used them for a long time but bought from Battery Force.
The photo is misleading, you will only get 5 packs

Rod

 

[bugbear]

{reaches for tin foil hat}

There's a reason why people don't automatically reach for a rechargeable solution, ever seen an advert for rechargeable batteries?

I haven't.

That's a masterpiece of circumlocution, to the extent I have no idea what your point was.

Could you state it more plainly please, for simple folk?

BugBear

 

[Phil Pascoe]

For some things the 0.3v per cell drop is too much - often things that take multiple batteries.

 

[Beau]

{reaches for tin foil hat}

There's a reason why people don't automatically reach for a rechargeable solution, ever seen an advert for rechargeable batteries?

I haven't.

That's a masterpiece of circumlocution, to the extent I have no idea what your point was.

Could you state it more plainly please, for simple folk?

BugBear

Yes I would be interested in an explanation as well. Been using rechargeables in all sorts for years without any problems.

 

[MMUK]

Duracell Procell (or Industrial as they are now branded) are excellent batteries. I normally stock up from CPC when they're on offer - they occasionally do the AA and AAA at stupid prices like £2.50 for a box ten, the PP3 around £6 for ten.

I find they last longer than the Energiser Ultimate.

 

[Wuffles]

{reaches for tin foil hat}

There's a reason why people don't automatically reach for a rechargeable solution, ever seen an advert for rechargeable batteries?

I haven't.

That's a masterpiece of circumlocution, to the extent I have no idea what your point was.

Could you state it more plainly please, for simple folk?

BugBear

Tongue in cheek remark about battery companies preferring people to buy non rechargeable ones, presumably more revenue. You'll see battery advertising, not rechargeable battery advertising

 

[Beau]

{reaches for tin foil hat}

There's a reason why people don't automatically reach for a rechargeable solution, ever seen an advert for rechargeable batteries?

I haven't.

That's a masterpiece of circumlocution, to the extent I have no idea what your point was.

Could you state it more plainly please, for simple folk?

BugBear

Tongue in cheek remark about battery companies preferring people to buy non rechargeable ones, presumably more revenue. You'll see battery advertising, not rechargeable battery advertising

Haha. Yep you are probably spot on.

 

[devonwoody]

Quantity

Previous week i purchased 50 triple A and they came as advertised. I do admit the advert is showing 10 packs but I am only expecting 5 packs from the link I followed.

 

[Monkey Mark]

I use those batteries at work. Buy them 50 or 100 at a time. Good value for money.

 

[Sheffield Tony]

As well as the lower cell voltage, the other reason a lot of things specifically state not to use rechargeable batteries is their low internal resistance and consequent high current capability. What they are saying is that they know their electronics is rubbish, and they were too cheap to include a thermal fuse, so it would become a potential fire hazard.

Not sure rechargeables are a complete panacea though, the manufacture is polluting and they rarely seem to last more than a couple of years. In low drain applications, alkaline might be a better choice. Do recyle them though -they don't have to go to China or similar - AEA have a facility in Scotland.

 

[RogerP]

Sellers have to take back used batteries (cells) if they sell more than 32kg per year.

https://www.gov.uk/battery-waste-suppli ... sibilities

 

[petermillard]

Also available on Amazon at £11.95, or £13.45 with Prime...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listi ... dition=new