Ansmann Global Line Web Site

EC800 – Global Line Charger

Tantronics has today launched the Ansmann Global Line web site:

http://www.ansmann-global-line.co.uk

The Ansmann Global Line rage offer Great Ansmann quality, but at a lower cost price point.

Ansmann maxE and maxE Plus

Ansmann maxE

ANSMANN maxE plus and maxE rechargeable batteries

The ANSMANN maxE and maxE plus rechargeable battery merges the benefits of NiMH rechargeable batteries and disposable batteries in one cell:

Up to 1000 times rechargeable
Very low self discharge
Ready to use right away (cell is pre-charged)
High current output
Cost-effective and environmentally friendly
No special charger [...]

Ansmann maxE+ 250mAh PP3 Batteries

Ansmann maxE+ PP3

Now In Stock the latest Low Self Discharge Rechargeable Batteries from Ansmann, the 250 mAh maxE+ (Ansmann maxE plus) PP3 size batteries.

These latest Ansmann maxE+ (Ansmann maxE plus) batteries offer the highest capacity currently available in the PP3 9V size LSD (Low Self Discharge) type of NiMH rechargeable batteries.

The Ansmann maxE+ (Ansmann [...]

Can 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 will be pretty much [...]

Ansmann maxE+ 2500mAh AA Batteries

Ansmann maxE+ AA

Now In Stock the latest Low Self Discharge Rechargeable Batteries from Ansmann, the 2500 mAh maxE+ (Ansmann maxE plus) AA size batteries.

These latest Ansmann maxE+ (Ansmann maxE plus) batteries offer the highest capacity currently available in the LSD (Low Self Discharge) type of NiMH rechargeable batteries.

The Ansmann maxE+ (Ansmann maxE plus) AA [...]

Our Best Christmas Deals

We always have great deals on rechargeable batteries and battery chargers, but which are the best ones to look at this Christmas.

PC17 with eneloop

Ansmann PowerLine 5 Mobile

GP 8 + 4 ULTRA Alkaline

We have a couple of great deals on the PC17 Travel Battery Charger, one bundled with a set of 4 x [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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)         [...]

Ansmann 2850 mAh Rechargeable Batteries

Ansmann 2850

Pack of 4 Ansmann 2850 mAh AA batteries.

These are the latest DIGITAL version of these Ultra High Capacity NiMh AA size rechargeable batteries from Ansmann.

Not the cheapest of rechargeable AA batteries, but no other rechargeable battery we have will last as long in high drain applications like Digital Cameras, Flash Guns and children’s [...]