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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 [...] 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 [...] Nickel Cadmium or Ni-Cd,NiCd,NiCad batteries are the original type of readily available rechargeable batteries for the normal consumer or home user market. There is lots of information on Wikipedia about the technical characteristics of these rechargeable batteries so there is little point in going into detail here,but the main things to understand [...] | ||||||
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Can Rechargeable Batteries be used in Smoke AlarmsCan Rechargeable Batteries be used in Smoke Alarms
Smoke Alarm Batteries
Yes,but perhaps the question should be:
“Should I use rechargeable batteries in a Smoke Alarm”
One of the problems with conventional rechargeable batteries is the self discharge –at between 1% and 2% per day this is higher than the drain from the smoke alarm itself.
So a conventional rechargeable [...]