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Can Rechargeable Batteries be used in Smoke Alarms

Posted on January 27, 2010 by David

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 … Continue reading →

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Low Self Discharge (LSD) Rechargeable Batteries

Posted on November 26, 2009 by David

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 … Continue reading →

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NiMH Rechargeable Batteries

Posted on November 3, 2009 by David

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 … Continue reading →

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NiCd Rechargeable Batteries

Posted on October 28, 2009 by David

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 … Continue reading →

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