Sorry for this question which might be dumb. Why would I choose these rechargeable batteries over one-time use Duracells? Usage is typical wall clock/remotes/oxymeter etc. Do these hold charges for longer period or something?
Why choose rechargeable batteries over one-time use ?
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OMEGA44-XT
Innovator
Reusable, will be cheaper in the long run vs Duracell. For my wireless mouse, I have not observed any major difference in run time vs Duracell.
Depends on what do you want to use it for. The devices you mentioned like clocks,remotes, oxymeters are very low power consumption devices. So having rechargeable batteries may not make any sense for them.
I use them for wireless mouse, blood pressure monitor, zoom voice recorders, camera flashes, Microsoft game controllers etc. These drain batteries very fast if used frequently. My zoom f3 voice recorder can drain a normal duracell in maybe like 3-4 hours of usage. So a rechargeable is more economical for long term usage.
The devices you mentioned don't need rechargeable battery. You can simply replace them cheaply. Eveready will also do.
rsaeon
Innovator
I love my eneloops, I got mine ten (!) years ago and they still hold up well for once-in-a-month use when I put them in off-camera flashes for dinner parties.
Ikea's rechargeable batteries are rebranded eneloops, so that's another option.
Ikea's rechargeable batteries are rebranded eneloops, so that's another option.
Chiming in with my 8.5 year old purchase of Eneloop (standard not pro), CC17N charger, and IKEA LADDA 2450 batteries (3 years). I have not noticed any degradation of the standard Eneloops even after all this time since I primarily use them in my wireless keyboards/mice and they last months. The IKEA LADDA are used in my XBONE controllers and last weeks between charges with up to an hour of use every day. They're great purchases from both a waste standpoint and peace of mind since I always have a pair charged in the charger. Don't need to pop to a store or anything.
The reason I went with standard ones over Pros to begin with is because the standard charge cycle rating was multiple times the pros, something like 2100 vs 500 iirc. The Pros/LADDA 2450 are rated for higher draw though and I grabbed some later anyway.
The reason I went with standard ones over Pros to begin with is because the standard charge cycle rating was multiple times the pros, something like 2100 vs 500 iirc. The Pros/LADDA 2450 are rated for higher draw though and I grabbed some later anyway.
I remember I almost burned down my house once when I left all my eneloops on charge for more than a week in a corner socket. Switched to non-rechargables after that. This was years ago when I was in school and my dad bought me eneloops and a charger from Croma for my controllers.
They are a great option for affordability and durability in the long run if you are not a dumbass like me though.
They are a great option for affordability and durability in the long run if you are not a dumbass like me though.
General rule is that rechargeable batteries are economical if your device battery life is in hours. If it is in months or years, then an alkaline battery makes more sense.
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Quasar
Don't use alkaline batteries like Duracell in a wall clock. Use Zinc batteries like Everready or similar and yes get ready to replace every 6 months or so
Duracell does better when power requirements are higher. If your application has such a need then a rechargeable will be suitable over a Duracell.
Rechargeable dont retain charge, especially NiMh, for as long as Duracells or Eveready. Unless you get LSD ones like eneloop or similar. Even then flat in six months if stored isn't unusual. As opposed to within a month or so.
Pay attention to what the manufacturer recommends and stick to it
ramsudharsan75
Beginner
I recently joined the bandwagon of rechargeable batteries thinking about the environmental impact. Better to reduce and reuse. Not sure if there are battery recycling centres nearby and not many take the effort to take the batteries there. Even if it takes a bit of initial investment, I think its worth it.
nRiTeCh
Oracle
I'm using eneloops for almost everything but hold on there's a catch. They drain faster if used in clocks and specific tv remotes due to voltage mismatch. I'm also using everready rc batteries for torches, weighing machines etc.
Using rc batteries might sound costly compared over conventional batteries but it always very convenient and saves when such batteries die and one has to go out buy them etc. esp. when elderly people are at home and they dont have to go out, hunt in every house drawers but simply charge them just like a phone and enjoy stuff almost uninterrupted!
A simple 2-3hrs charge saves a lot.
But many ppl often got those AA/AAA 10 cell pack for 49/99 rupees in flash deals which for a typical person is more than enough to last a year or two.
manohar5321
Forerunner
I have extra nimh charger from energizer if interested .
As many mentioned before if it's just for clocks or TV remotes I would use cheap eveready type because they already last quite long. Everything else I would use rechargeable, my kids have so many battery toys and I have like 20+ rechargeable batteries for that purpose
As many mentioned before if it's just for clocks or TV remotes I would use cheap eveready type because they already last quite long. Everything else I would use rechargeable, my kids have so many battery toys and I have like 20+ rechargeable batteries for that purpose
manohar5321
Forerunner
depends on the charger you are using , for me the ikea charger that i use charges in about 6 hours for the 2500 mah batteries. you could say its slow but it has some kind of slow charging towards the end of the charging process to prolong the life of the batteries.
nRiTeCh
Oracle
In my case it exhausts too soon so i prefer rc batteries. I do have handy 3-4 AA/AAA batteries for those just in case scenarios.
Panasonic Eneloop rechargeable aa/aaa batteries & charger are usually considered the best.