Do you use rechargeable batteries?

[Honda97]

Aside from your digicam, do you use rechargeable batteries for your other electronic items? Rechargeable NiMH batteries are more expensive but claim they can be recharged up to 200 times. What's your experience?

[flakez]

yup, i've been using rechargeable batteries since 2000 i believe. mga left over batteries nung tamiya/m4wd days ko. hanggang ngayon ok pa naman. kung san-san ko na nagamit, from wall clock, remote, walkman, discman, etc... so far ok naman.

[simplicity]

yup. same here. mp3 players, wallclocks, remote controls, flashlights, discman.
reliable naman siya.

[boybi]

Yes, especially for the battery operated toys of my sons.

[DonT]

Yup, I do have quite a few which I use for my cameras, flash, flashlights, GPS, etc.

I also had this Lightning 4000 charger by Ripvan which I ordered in US. it was the most compact and reliable charger I had. unfortunately, it gave up earlier this year after 5 years of service. I think it fell on the floor and it was fatal.

To replace it..I again ordered the best charger I think is available..Lacrosse Technology...Its quite cool. You can vary the charging rates from 200 to 1000mah. Very smart charger..Uncool thing is its quite bulky compared to the Lightning 4000.

Anyway..napahaba kwento.

[inday25er]

Yes, for my mp3 player and portable speaker. I do believe it's far cheaper than having to buy new batteries all the time.

I use Energizer's Value Charger (their cheapest), the one that charges batteries for 8-10 hours. It can charge both AA and AAA batteries at the same time, yun nga lang you still have to wait half a day for it to finish charging. But efficiency-wise, wala akong problema. I just bought an extra set of batteries para habang naka-charge yung isa, may nagagamit pa rin ako.

They (Energizer) do have this super charger than fully charges your batteries in only 15 minutes flat, but it costs around P3K. Tsaka na lang pag mayaman na'ko.

[ghosthunter]

Aside from your digicam, do you use rechargeable batteries for your other electronic items? Rechargeable NiMH batteries are more expensive but claim they can be recharged up to 200 times. What's your experience?

I use rechargeable batteries wherever applicable like my digital camera and my battery celfone charger. I have the Energizer 15 minute charger. Gets my 2500 mah AAs to full charge in 15 minutes.

[CVT]

Yes, I use rechargeable batteries in all possible opportunities....

4606:rock:

[boybi]

A bit OT, what is the capacity (mAh) of Energizer Alkaline/Duracell Alkaline batteries?

[Honda97]

I guess I'm asking because there have been times that my energizers don't charge anymore and I wouldn't consider them old. I think about how much those things cost whenever that happens.

[ghosthunter]

I guess I'm asking because there have been times that my energizers don't charge anymore and I wouldn't consider them old. I think about how much those things cost whenever that happens.

depends on what they are... NiCD or NiMH? I would assume you are talking about NiMH batteries. Although they last longer, sometimes fast charging and high heat kills them pretty quick.

If you are wondering about cost... maybe you should try keeping track on the number of cycles you have run your batteries through? Assuming one cycle is equivalent to one alkaline battery (in reality, an alkaline battery has less power than the modern NiMH we have now).

[froshie1]

So meron bang nagkekeep track ng recharge cycles ng kanilang rechargeable batts? If yes, how many bago ito masira?

[DonT]

So meron bang nagkekeep track ng recharge cycles ng kanilang rechargeable batts? If yes, how many bago ito masira?

I have a couple of pairs na around 6 years na..1300 mah ang 1500 mah. Can't notice any difference on its capacity.

[bat_zignal]

Yup. Works flawlessly on my Wii and Xbox360 controllers.

[seonadancing]

Yes i have a few that we bought in HK, mas mura doon.

[CVT]

I guess I'm asking because there have been times that my energizers don't charge anymore and I wouldn't consider them old. I think about how much those things cost whenever that happens.

May style kami sa mga bateryang hindi na mag-charge.... You have to "shock" them by applying >5V for a 1.2V (1.5V) battery for a short duration of time. Almost all of the time, they recover.... Just make sure that you connect the terminals properly...

4606:rock:

[wrcastro_ph]

May style kami sa mga bateryang hindi na mag-charge.... You have to "shock" them by applying >5V for a 1.2V (1.5V) battery for a short duration of time. Almost all of the time, they recover.... Just make sure that you connect the terminals properly...

4606:rock:

gumamit ka na lang ng Charger na may discharge capacity. ganyan kase ang ginagawa ko ay umaayos naman... though mahina na talaga yung baterry.

[meledson]

I have used Energizer, Sony and GP. Pinaka pangit ang Energizer noong naglabas sila ng 2500mAh NiMH. Now I use Sanyo Eneloop for about 10 months. Tinapon ko na ang other brands na nagamit go.

[boybi]

Yes i have a few that we bought in HK, mas mura doon.

Mura din sa Unico sales sa may Sta. Cruz. Around P95 per batt (2100mAh).

[sboogie]

this kind battery is very practical. most of all for long term use. you just have to recharge it over and over. just don't over charge. it will shorten the life span of the battery.