Are Rechargeable Batteries Better?

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June 19,2008
By Laura Evers 
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After numerous charges, even rechargeable batteries eventually expire. Recycling can prevent toxins from entering the environment, so it is a better choice than throwing them in the trash. To find a site to recycle your household batteries near you, visit the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Web site or call 877-273-2925. If for some reason there is not a site in your area to recycle your other rechargeable batteries, such as old cell phone batteries, Earthworks can send them off for you. All services are free.

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  • Lorin Thwaits 6/30/2008 10:13:35 AM

    Scotch -- Lithium batteries aren't drop-in replacements for standard AA, C, D, etc because they are a different voltage, 3.6 volts. The common alkaline and carbon cells are 1.5 volts. NiCD and NiMH are close enough to work just fine, at 1.2 volts. So they're a great substitute for primary (non-rechargeable) batteries.

    Also lithium batteries are pretty fussy. They can not be discharged down to zero or you won't be able to charge them back up again. And you can't overcharge them or they will either leak or expode. Pretty finicky. But wow do they hold lots of energy when they're used and charged properly!

  • Penny 6/23/2008 2:25:56 PM

    In the year 2000 we bought a battery charger and about 8 AA rechargeable batteries for our digital camera. We used them every day for selling on ebay, taking photos of grandkids, etc. And now, 2008 we still are using them!! Saved literally hundreds of dollars in gas (we live far from large towns) and buying regular batteries. Got them at Walmart or Targets, can't remember which.

  • Scotch 6/23/2008 12:08:22 PM

    I haven't been able to find LIon batteries in standard sizes; A,AA,AAA, C, D, 9V. Does anyone know where to find them, if they even exist?

    Also, has anyone seen rechargeable alkaline batteries? I swear I've seen them, but I'm not sure where. NiMH is my battery of choice these days anyway...

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