Rechargable Batteries

Stompa

I'd go for one of the low self-discharge types:

http://e-group.uk.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12087

DCFC79

sillygoose wrote: »

Can't vouch for if it any good (I have a lidl special fast charger myself) but its a good brand and price and seems to cover all the bases...

Batteries I use are these... makes the cheaper ones at a couple of quid cheaper not worth it, as I said above.

or more..here

not saying best deal around, may be worth searching Amazon, often the best deals on there if you find free shipping suppliers.

I just want some for camera that wouldnt or would only discharge a small amount over time, yes seen the druacells,

DCFC79

Stompa wrote: »

I'd go for one of the low self-discharge types:

http://e-group.uk.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12087

thanks for the link

pogofish

sillygoose wrote: »

I know, got a cupboard full of them!!

as I was saying above just because they 'say' 2700 doesn't mean they are.

But actually I think its down to internal impedance - Lidl ones 'may' hold 2700mAh of energy in total and be fine for some things, but for other thing that may have a short term, high current demands - they struggle to release that energy quick enough causing the device to play up. The Duracells don't have this issue so give a much longer usage time in practice.

So have I!

They seem just fine - I'm mainly using them in a Canon digital camera and my flashguns and of all the makes I've tried, the Lidl cells give amongst the best and longest lasting results so far.

There was a brand called EX-Pro off Amazon that gave slightly better results/duration but at a much higher price but they were let down by the chargers not being up to the job - Gave a good charge but took ages then blew.

However, once you get a decent cell, the next thing is the charger and you need to ensure that is up to it - I don't know how often I've found someone trying to charge hi-cap batteries on a 300mAh charger and wondering why it never gets there! :eek:

Currently I'm using an Energiser 2700mAh fast charger which works well with the Lidl cells (better than its own) and a Lidl own brand standard charger which is good too.

pogofish

Youdontseeme wrote: »

So in very basic terms the Lidl ones would be perfectly fine for the tv remote and me pepper grinder but not so good for stuff like cameras??

All this mAh stuff goes over my head a bit!

I would say fine for cameras and the the grinder but I've yet to find a rechargable that is much cop in a TV remote.

IME, you stick a good quality non-rechargable cell (Duracell or Energiser) in a remote when new and it is very likely you will not need to change it for several years. Think the ones in my TV/Freeview remotes lasted about five years.

I_luv_cats

I use Energizer ACCU AA NIMH 2000 or 2500 mAh in my Digital Camera.

I use Uniross AAA 700 mAh in my stick mp3 player.

Both work well there respective devices

NeverAgain_2

pogofish wrote: »

I would say fine for cameras and the the grinder but I've yet to find a rechargable that is much cop in a TV remote.

IME, you stick a good quality non-rechargable cell (Duracell or Energiser) in a remote when new and it is very likely you will not need to change it for several years. Think the ones in my TV/Freeview remotes lasted about five years.

I was told no rechargables work well in low drain applications, such as TV remotes and computer mice.

Pikeyp

Stompa wrote: »

I'd go for one of the low self-discharge types:

http://e-group.uk.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12087

I use the Vapex Tech types mentioned in the review Stompa posted here ...

kwikbreaks

NeverAgain wrote: »

I was told no rechargables work well in low drain applications, such as TV remotes and computer mice.

That's because rechargeable batteries self discharge (ie go flat despite not being used) at a far higher rate than alkalines.

You can get NiMh batteries that have a low self discharge rate (Eneloop type) but when you can get a 6 pack of known brand alkalines in pound shops and one will last for years in a remote/clock etc. there is no economic justification in using a rechargeable. You could probably use a carbon zinc battery too but they cost the same as the pound shop alkalines if you don't fancy risking the real cheap tat ones.