BATTERIES, where do you get them (Different kinds) And what kinds do u get? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: cdev
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2021, 10:51:06 pm
content: I have lost so many devices to the dread DuraHell, that I have resolved to replace all my batteries in devices that use them with either long life, low risk, low current zinc/acid batteries or rechargeable batteries, anything but the offensive leak prone alkalines. Please suggest a good alternative and a good place to buy them fresh, before I lose something important again.I also am looking for batteries for my ancient Apple laptop that I rarely use now but it has some sentimental value, also once in a while I need it as a portable serial terminal. .

author: iJoseph2
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2021, 11:50:03 pm
content: For things that absolutely must use alkalines I use GP Ultra/GP Super from Toolstation. (Ultra is for high current stuff and Super for low current). I think RS sell this brand of batteries too.AA/AAA Energizer lithium is an option for some things (be careful of the higher voltage). I've used these for years in a honeywell room thermostat. I would only ever purchase from reputable places like Argos.For 9v, I recently bought some Soshine Li-Po batteries from aliexpress. The soshine charger I believe is bad according to a video on YouTube. I intend to use an old camera LiPo charger when I need to recharge them.Samsung/LG/Sony 18650 recovered cells for use in torches.AAA Tronic NiMH from Lidl in outdoor temp sensor.AA eneloop pro for my general torch.AAA Panasonic 750mAh NiMH in cordless phones.AA/AAA MIC Amazon Basics NiMh in various things.CR2032 Tronic brand from Lidl for computer clocks. I'd prefer to buy Panasonic from RS, but I keep forgetting whenever I buy something from them.VHBW brand replacement LiPo cells from ebay for specific things like old Dell PDA's or TomTom'sIf I need any more NiMH I will be looking to get the Ikea Ladda cells as they're a very good price and I believe still MIJ (so in theory should be in the same factory as the eneloops). They've also just redone their range so these new cells should be around for a while I'd guess.I use an Ansmann Powerline 8 charger for Nimh and an Xtar vc2 for the 18650's.

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2021, 09:15:54 am
content: I have a preventive replacement strategy.I replace all batteries on 1st of january each year from the static devices such as remote controls, alarm clocks etc. Only exception the CRxxxx button cells they stay till max three years before replacement, never had leakage issues within 3 yrs with those.I had good experiences with the yellow Ikea batteries but they stopped productionLast month I purchased two action packs AA and AAA from Panasonic that state they give 7 yr no leak garanty.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2021, 10:50:43 am
content: Previously used Varta 15min fast charge NiMHs for about 10 years. Then spare Akalines that needed using up.This year I've upgraded to the new updated Ikea LADDA NiMH AA and AAA batteries. Cheaper for the same performance and capacities as Panasonic Eneloops, low self discharge, low chance to leak, high capacity.I currently (sic) still have a bunch of 9V salvaged from some low current circuits so won't be updating them for another year or two.

author: iJoseph2
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2022, 05:30:38 pm
content: I think I may have to rescind any positivity I had about the Tronic brand having found this (see attached photos).A 24 pack of various button cells purchased in Sept 2021.I noticed in the past week the packaging around one of the cells seemed a little misty. When I removed the cell it has a slight brown discolouration on the other side next to the seal.For CR2032 I think I will now only get Panasonic's from RS/Farnell.