OldGuy wrote:There are hundreds if not thousands of new inventions that promise much more than they can deliver. Rechargeable batteries are in that group.
I have gone to great expense to reduce my electric utility bill over the past several years. Based on local utility statements, I have successfully reduced my monthly bill to about 20% of the local monthly average.
Part of that effort was to install battery operated lighting through out the house that relied on three AA batteries to operate. I started out using fresh Non Rechargeable High Energy Alkaline Batteries. A set lasted about a year before they needed to be replaced. The light in the bathroom only uses 2 AA batteries and has been working on the same set for 4 years.
I saw and purchased several packs of the rechargeable batteries so I would not have to keep buying the single use batteries and was excited to make the switch. My initial reaction was disappointment because the lights were not as bright with the rechargeable batteries. I was further disappointed because they did not even last a month before they needed to be recharged.
I noticed the same low performance with the single rechargeable AA battery I installed in my computer mouse. Again, it did not last longer than a month.
I went out looking and found a different brand but had nearly the same experience.
Sounds like a good idea but the current rechargeable product does not hold up to their promise. Yea, they work, but they do not work long between charges and they don't offer the same level of power. It is sort of like comparing a 4 to an 8 cylinder car engine.
I have gone back to the Alkaline batteries. I only keep the rechargeable batteries around as an emergency fall back item.
Nsikan wrote:The only problem with rechargeable batteries in my location is that we don't have stable electricity to recharge them. Unless solar rechargeable batteries, you might end up spending as much to charge electric rechargeable batteries.
I have been there. Done that. Buying batteries is another kind of money wastage venture. It could render you broke in days because those non rechargeable batteries don't last.augusta wrote:Nsikan wrote:The only problem with rechargeable batteries in my location is that we don't have stable electricity to recharge them. Unless solar rechargeable batteries, you might end up spending as much to charge electric rechargeable batteries.
But buying batteries almost all the time cost even more than the rechargeable. So rechargeable is still better.
That's another thing. Using the rechargeable batteries as recommended would make it last for us to feel it's real cost saving potential.Vehlijanta wrote:Rechargeable batteries will save money provided we use these for longer duration and recharge these as per the instructions
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