Thread: Alkaline Batteries

why aren't you using rechargeable or Lithium?

Is your friend convinced by the adverts or real life tests ?

I tend to use 'quality' alkalines for anything expensive and cheapies from Bunnings in bulk for all the kids stuff.
I've rarely had a Duracell leak unless something was left on and forgotten. I did have some Duracell AA's that had a use by date of 2008 and they were still OK. Not sure if they are still any good (I'd better go and check....).

Never done any real tests so can't comment on durability, but does paying twice as much give twice the life ??

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Colin

Look for the comparison on YouTube.

Up until about 6 months ago, for many years, I used nothing but Aldi batteries for most of my gear, more so because they were conveniently located at the checkout, so the memory would kick in and I would remember I was out of a particular size.

But I started to notice how many of these batteries were leaking, particularly in things like remote control units.

I did some research and found that Duracell offered the best shelf life and while most of their range of batteries are made in China, some are manufactured in Japan, and this is a big plus in my books.

Will they prove to be financially equal to or better than the Aldi batteries. I don’t know, but the cost of having to replace just one damaged device because of the poor quality Aldi batteries, makes the Aldi batteries a hell of a lot dear in the long run.

Regardless of the brand these batteries will have an improved shelf life if you keep them in a fridge
Indecently I seldom use these as I find the rechargeable ones work out cheaper in the long run But I always have a pack of AA and AAA from Bunnings in the shed fridge (Just in Case).

Originally Posted by trout1105

Regardless of the brand these batteries will have an improved shelf life if you keep them in a fridge
Indecently I seldom use these as I find the rechargeable ones work out cheaper in the long run But I always have a pack of AA and AAA from Bunnings in the shed fridge (Just in Case).

I thought we weren't talking about rechargeables......

Most of may camera's, walki talkies etc. have rechargeables. One problem is that they tend to give little warning when they start to run down. An alkaline will give a low battery warning (if the device has this feature) for some time, with a rechargeable the warning comes up and the device shuts down soon after.

I have rechargeable Ni-MH AA's that are over 10 years old and still work OK but to be fair it's the number of recharge cycles that determines their life. The 'ready to go' pre-charged seem to have the best life but often a lower mA rating.
For stuff that doesn't get used that often I use Duracell Alkalines or remove the batteries.

There are a couple of companies that have 'parallel import' Duracell alkaline batteries, these work out a bit cheaper. But it seems a cheap Duracell AA is about $1 a reasonable cheapy is about 50c or less.

Colin

Originally Posted by trout1105

Regardless of the brand these batteries will have an improved shelf life if you keep them in a fridge
Indecently .......

I wouldn't expect that you would do anything indecent Trout

Originally Posted by d2dave

I was having a campfire discussion (disagreement) with a friend last night about alkaline batteries for his torch.

He only buys Eveready Energizers as he reckons they last much longer.

I usually get mine from Aldi as I always thought that Alkaline batteries are much of a muchness and Aldi is about half the price.

I did a bit of searching on line but found it hard to find anything conclusive.

What are your thoughts on this subject.

And please no "why aren't you using rechargeable or Lithium" comments, as I am purely interested it the above

I find Duracell to be fit for my purpose, seem to do better in hand held radios and head torches etc.
We get them from bunnings seem cheaper and look for the longer best date, not sure if it makes any difference, that's just what we do