Battery Power ran out....

[Dawie]

Hi Guys and Gals,
Wanted to take some pics of things I made lately, but after 5 years of use my rechargebles refuse to recharge. I need to get new batteries and as I am a bit low on cash at the moment and there are some urgent things I need for in the house this week, you will have to wait a while before you see what has been keping me busy.
At least my pc is still working, slow though but working.
David

[Chachi]

It's cool David I'm sure we all can wait we all have been there  a time or two..
 Share when you can No hurry..

[Gabby]

David, just be sure NOT to by Ni-Cd (nickel cadmium) re-chargeables.
Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) are much better and hold a charge much longer. They are a little more money though but worth it!

You may even be able to find the newer lithium based batteries, there are several of different composition. Some have had problems with bursting and fire so do your research before buying any of those. They have to be charged only with a charger designed just for them. My information on them is a bit dated and the problems may have been resolved by now.
Good luck,
Gabby

[Dawie]

Thanks Gabby. Will keep your advice in mind when I get the dough together to buy new ones.
David

[GrayBeard]

I gave up on rechargeables!
The hassle of recharging and their initial cost was not enough to offset the prices of Duracell from most stores on sale or with a coupon. I buy mine at Costco and put them in the fridge for longer life.

~~~GB~~~

[Gabby]

Hi GB
Not all of us live near a Costco. I did get by a wally mart and picked up a couple of packages of the Ray O Vac Ni-MH and have a charger that will charge Ni-cad & Ni-MH both from Radio Shack. Work pretty well for me.
Gabby