Low Self Discharge (LSD) Rechargeable Batteries

Ansmann maxE

All rechargeable batteries lose charge over time once they are removed from a charger, this is known as “Self Discharge”.

For conventional NiMH type rechargeable batteries this is generally between 1% and 2% per day, though can be higher for the first few days.

As a result a rechargeable battery could have lost something like [...]

PCI DSS Compliance

We sell relatively low cost items (rechargeable batteries, battery chargers, camera batteries etc.) which are not generally considered “desirable” from a fraudsters point of view, so we get very few people trying to use stolen credit card data when making their purchase.

That said it is a very big problem for many other retailers who sell [...]

ICP Sunsei SE-500

Sunsei SE-500

The new Sunsei SE-500 from ICP Solar has arrived.

We have been waiting some time for these new solar chargers to arrive from ICP Solar, but yesterday they finally turned up.

These latest ICP Sunsei SE-500 solar panels utilise a new Dual-Junction Amorphous technology to make them more efficient in low light conditions – ideal [...]

ICP Sunsei SE-170

Sunsei SE-170

The new Sunsei SE-170 from ICP Solar has arrived.

We have been waiting some time for these new small solar chargers to arrive from ICP Solar, but yesterday they finally turned up.

These latest ICP Sunsei SE-170 small solar panels utilise a new Dual-Junction Amorphous technology to make them more efficient in low light conditions [...]

Rechargeable Batteries and DAB Radios

DAB Radio

DAB Radios are real battery eaters, especially the older ones.

We often get calls from customers who have bought a DAB radio that uses 6 x C Size or D Size alkaline batteries and are only getting something like 8 or 10 hours from a new set of Duracell Alkaline batteries.

This costs something like [...]

Tantronics, awarded the 2009 BizRate Circle of Excellence award

2009 circle Of Excellence

We are extremely proud to be given this award, especially as it is a result of the feedback from our customers.

We have always tried very hard to treat our customers in the way we all hope to be treated when shopping, offering a quality service and level of support rarely [...]

NiMH Rechargeable Batteries

2850 mAh AA

Nickel Metal Hydride or NiMH, Ni-MH type rechargeable batteries are higher capacity replacements to the generally poor performing Ni-Cd (Nicad) type rechargeable batteries.

These are available in all five battery sizes (AAA, AA, C, D & PP3) and can usually replace normal disposable batteries in just about every application.

Typical battery capacities are:

AAA (LR03)         [...]