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Sep 22, 2022 12:46 AM
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expired Posted by BTspkrguru • Sep 22, 2022
Sep 22, 2022 12:46 AM
12-Pack Rayovac Fusion Alkaline Batteries (AA or AAA)
+ Free Store Pickup on $10+$4.00
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Alkaline batteries are only 1.5 volts for the first 15 minutes of use, they drop to 1.2 right after that. And rechargeable batteries actually top out at 1.5 as well, 1.2 is the lowest voltage before it needs to be recharged.
Thermostats nowadays should have another wire going to them to provide constant power and no longer require batteries. If you don't have or want to upgrade to that wiring method, they make thermostats with rechargeable batteries that use the power coming from the HVAC unit when it's on. If you don't like that either, then they also make batteries with an ultra thin wire coming out to connect to an AC outlet or larger rechargeable battery for around 16 bucks.
As for fire alarms, you should be replacing the whole alarm every 10 years because the sensor gets dirty. It's part of fire code now. They also make versions with non-removable batteries that last that full 10 years without needing replacements.
There's no reason for burning through a dozen single use batteries every year anymore. If anybody has any more complaints about rechargeables, I'd be happy to offer advice to avoid or fix issues
Alkaline batteries are only 1.5 volts for the first 15 minutes of use, they drop to 1.2 right after that. And rechargeable batteries actually top out at 1.5 as well, 1.2 is the lowest voltage before it needs to be recharged.
Thermostats nowadays should have another wire going to them to provide constant power and no longer require batteries. If you don't have or want to upgrade to that wiring method, they make thermostats with rechargeable batteries that use the power coming from the HVAC unit when it's on. If you don't like that either, then they also make batteries with an ultra thin wire coming out to connect to an AC outlet or larger rechargeable battery for around 16 bucks.
As for fire alarms, you should be replacing the whole alarm every 10 years because the sensor gets dirty. It's part of fire code now. They also make versions with non-removable batteries that last that full 10 years without needing replacements.
There's no reason for burning through a dozen single use batteries every year anymore. If anybody has any more complaints about rechargeables, I'd be happy to offer advice to avoid or fix issues
Rechargeables still too expensive for me. But I have a charger bought via SD.
I use rechargeable from Ikea, energizer or eneloop. Their discharge rate is really low and I use them on all of kids toys, high drainage electronic, led lights, drone, etc
I use throw away slow discharge on electronics like clock, mouse, keyboard,
etc.
But the retail price on them seems laughable. With dollar store, now being 1.25+tax per 4 or 6, and I dont need lot, this may be one option to keep some for emergency.
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I am mostly rechargeable but for certain applications I use alkaline, currently have a few packs of Energizer Max which seem to have a good reputation for not leaking.
Where do you live? Beachfront or high altitude? Not sure what else could affect that? Only other thing that comes to mind is to keep them in their packaging until use so they don't roll around and touch each other.
And wifey can't tell the difference between rechargeable and disposable. One year she trashed about $40 worth.
If I go by her standards "things that require a tad extra thought and effort go in the trash" she should be replaced by now also 😁
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