This essay continues a series of posts on rechargeable batteries, beginning with Rechargeable Batteries (Part 1).
For the moment, we use two types of rechargeable batteries on our “homestead”: Nickel Cadmium (NiCad and )Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH). These are the most common rechargeables available today. Continue reading
In the last post, I talked about using rechargeable batteries instead of standard, one-use alkalines (see Rechargeable Batteries (Part 1)).
Many battery powered tools and accessories stipulate that one should not use rechargeable batteries in them. Some imply that using rechargeables may actually damage the device. We always try rechargeables in these devices anyway. To date, I can’t think of a single one that couldn’t run well on rechargeables. True, some might drain a rechargeable very quickly, but with our collection of rechargeables and the devices to recharge them, that’s little more than a minor annoyance. Most run as well, if not better on rechargeables than they do on alkalines.
Two different NiMH AA batteries (Photo: Mark A. Zeiger).
