General information
1.2 V rechargeable batteries for general use with portable lamp, radio, etc to use instead of alkaline single use batteries.
Preferable to disposable batteries.
The rechargeable batteries can be re-used at least 800 times. There are four different types of rechargeable batteries:
- NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries, as per here above 1.2V batteries, good capacities.
- NiCd (nickel cadmium) batteries, smaller capacities, to avoid.
- LiIon (Lithium Ion) batteries, used in power tools or radio handsets, not in the above types.
- SLA (Sealed Lead Acid), used for HF radio, solar, or cars, not in the above types.
Don’t try to charge the non-chargeable type (the normal type), it may cause an explosion, and it does not work anyway.
Small solar chargers exist for 1.2V batteries, which save money and the environment.
Don’t discard batteries into the environment.
Specifications
Rechargeable 1.2V batteries: Preferably NiMH. Acceptable type NiCd.
Charger, for rechargeable dry cell batteries 1.2V and 9V, size AAA, AA, C, D, and 9V.
Different names for the same batteries:
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Model |
AAA |
AA |
C |
D |
9V |
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Size |
10.5 x 40.5mm |
14.5 x 50.5mm |
26 x 50mm |
34 x 61.5 mm |
17.5x26.5x48.5mm |
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Other names |
R3, LR3, 24A |
R6, LR6, 15A |
R14, LR14, 14A |
R20, LR20, 13A |
6LR61, 1604A |
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MN1500, M3 |
MN1400, M2 |
MN1300, M1 |
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