Where best to buy triple A batteries?
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dllive
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Hi all,
Are Duracell batteries really worth the extra money? Theyre about twice as much as other batteries! Also, is there a certain website which is best for buying triple A batteries from, or is Ebay or Amazon the best?
Thanks
Are Duracell batteries really worth the extra money? Theyre about twice as much as other batteries! Also, is there a certain website which is best for buying triple A batteries from, or is Ebay or Amazon the best?
Thanks
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Depends what you are using them for.
Low power stuff like the TV remote or a clock it won't really matter what brand you use. High power stuff like a walkman (I know thats a bit 25 years ago but I can't think of something else I need batteries for!) would be better with higher power better quality batteries.
I use Ikea batteries for most things as almost everything high power nowadays is rechargeable. Its only remote controls, kitchen scales and a few other things that need batteries and they seem fine with the Ikea own-brand.
Just make sure if you aren't using something for months to take batteries out, I've had lots of issues with batteries leaking when not used for a long period.0 -
Pound shop Kodak, alkali, not the huge packs of zinc, the 4/6 packs.0
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Thanks guys.
The things I want to use the batteries on are these little light sensors: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eufy-Stick-Anywhere-Bedroom-Bathroom-Efficient/dp/B071CFBXXZ/ref=asc_df_B071CFBXXZ/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=256133426109&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6285799381581883009&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006707&hvtargid=pla-349940461321&psc=1 and my mouse. So I dont know if these are considered low power. I presume so. I suppose with Duracell youre paying for the brand as much as anything.0 -
This is quite a good (recent) article on the subject: https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2020/08/are-expensive-batteries-better-than-cheap-batteries/3
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I buy my Duracell batteries from eBay, and use them among other things in the motion sensor in my en-suite which has a shower, and because of the dampness, I assume is fairly arduous conditions and the Duracell batteries could have been in there 3 or 4 years, no problem. I use the motion sensor rather than the mains electric light because it’s no so bright and doesn’t wake me up so much at night.2
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I got my last lot of Simply Duracell AAA batteries in Aldi 4 for £1.59. Not sure how that compares to elsewhere0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
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Thanks guys. Ive just bought 10 of ebay for for £4.23 (inc postage). Seems pretty good/convenient.0
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Wilko own-brand batts are good value and quite long lastng.0
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