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Rechargeable batteries carry a number of benefits including from reduced environmental impact to significantly lower cost over their useful life. However, to ensure that their high initial cost is amortized over a long life of good performance, proper care must be taken of them.
Start Your New Batteries Out Right
Most of today’s rechargeable batteries are made of a nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) base. They have excellent energy density, and significantly less memory effect than battery made with the older NiCad technology. However, they can be temperamental. NiMH batteries will benefit from a break in period where they are fully charged when taken out of the package, then fully discharged, then fully charged. Two to four of these cycles will ensure that the battery reaches its maximum capacity and stays there. This is also the best way to use a NiMH battery throughout its life.
Charge Them Right, or At Least Slowly
There are a number of "15 minute" chargers available at discount stores. These chargers are excellent ways to ruin batteries. A truly smart charger will take one hour to charge the battery and will be actively measuring either the battery’s voltage output or its temperature, as both are indicators of degree of charge and useful warnings of potential overcharging. Barring a smart charger, manual chargers should be slow, taking 10 to 20 hours to charge the battery, which will ensure that if there is any overcharging, it will be minimal.
Don’t Leave Them in the Charger
Once the battery is charged, remove it from the charger. Constant charging at anything but the absolute lowest rate will damage it. Bear in mind that most NiMH rechargeable batteries will lose 5-10% of their charge on their first day, and 1% per day after that. With that in mind, it is advisable to store them uncharged and then charge them only when needed.
NiMH batteries can be excellent in high current drain applications, such as portable music players and digital cameras. Given their significant benefits, the small bit of care that they require is an extremely reasonable trade off.
What else can I help you with?
Can GP rechargeable AA Batteries use in Energizer charger?
If its a NiMH battery then yes. The Energizer charger will charge ANY brand of NiMH rechargeable batteries.
What products do Rayovac make?
Rayovac makes non-rechargeable alkaline batteries ranging from triple-A to nine volt batteries, as well as rechargeable alkaline batteries and rechargeable NiMH batteries. Rayovac also makes specialty batteries such as those for hearing aids.
Are there any companies that make rechargeable 9 volt batteries?
Yes they do make 9 volt batteries that are rechargeable. There is the Energizer Recharge, NiMH and the HiTech brand carries 4 types of rechargeable 9 volt batteries.
What are some good brands of fast-charging rechargeable batteries?
The two major brands of rechargeable batteries are the NIMH batteries and the new battery on the market called the Eneloop batteries. They are highly recommended by the experts.
What are the benefits of using a NiMh battery instead of an alkaline battery?
NiMh batteries perform better in high discharge devices (like digital cameras) than alkaline batteries. They are also rechargeable, unlike alkaline batteries.
What are GP NIMH batteries and where can they be used How much do they cost?
GP NIMH batteries are popularly formatted and created in Hong Kong. They are a type of rechargeable battery, and can be found from sellers like the company Sanyo.
Are all NiMH batteries rechargeable?
Yes, unless they have been used too much and begin to burn out.
How long do nimh rechargeable batteries last in RC car?
They last until they run out of power. Then you have to recharge them!
How do you charge the Roland AX-Synth if you have the NiMH Rechargeable batteries?
The AX-Synth does not recharge the batteries. You have to get an external AA Ni-MH charger.
Can you use rechargeable batteries with an itp light e50?
Yes, you can use rechargeable batteries with the ITP Light E50, as it is designed to be compatible with both standard and rechargeable batteries. However, it's important to ensure that the rechargeable batteries you use are of the appropriate type and voltage, typically lithium-ion or NiMH. Always refer to the manufacturer's specifications for the best performance and safety.
Ni-CD rechargable batteries?
???????????????????? What exactly is your question? If you are asking if Ni-Cd batteries are rechargeable, then the answer is yes, although you need be sure to have the appropriate charger for them, just as with NiMH batteries.
Rechargeable Batteries: The Difference Between NIMH and NICad?
GP nickel metal hydride batteries are a great choice for a rechargeable battery. Unlike the nickel cadmium alternative, NIMH batteries tend to have a longer life span. They do not need to be fully charged to retain their maximum charging potential. GP brand batteries also are an economical choice for the budget. Priced less than the competition, the NIMH battery is great for any item that is used often.
