rechargeable batteries are a pain in the ****,did used to go that way but not worth the hassle anymore.

Because I can't be arsed having more things to charge up in the house

Why not use rechargeables ?

These are fakes..got some from same seller last year,so lasted 3X less than old ones and leaked too...
It is true, that every 3-rd Duracell battery sold in the UK is a Fake!
Using rechargeable Eneloops now and see savings already.

Why not use rechargeables ?

Also available from another seller for a whole penny cheaper.

Yes, I've ordered via them as they have a better rating.

Maybe I've wasted a penny? :smile:

Less than £2.50 delivered on ebay

rechargeable batteries are a pain in the ****,did used to go that way but not worth the hassle anymore.

good price if genuine Duracell. Duracell batteries are one of most faked batteries going.

I box £10 worth of industrial 9v from Amazon and none of them f'n worked.

These are fakes..got some from same seller last year,so lasted 3X less than old ones and leaked too...
It is true, that every 3-rd Duracell battery sold in the UK is a Fake!
Using rechargeable Eneloops now and see savings already.

The Ultra/plus power batteries are better than these according to data sheets. Not so sure with the Simply as data given is different. Also B&Q are doing Varta high energy AA batteries @ £5 for 20

Even bigger savings by buying Eneloops under a different name! :smiley:

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/4x-fujitsu-ready-rebranded-eneloop-aa-aaa-batteries-from-3-99-7dayshop-2389688

Also available.. 30 for £6.23 with free delivery

why does price change to £2.95 @checkout?

I normally go for the GP ultra ones which come out close to ProCell/industrial on batteryshowdown.com. Last time I paid 23p each for them from CPC (prob on offer again but haven't checked)

Screwfix currently have 30 for £7.99 = 27p each. Worth checking CPC offers though.

I use the readycell AA's from home bargains- 6 for a £1.
Good reviews here:

http://www.batteryshowdown.com/results-hi.html

very good battery. long lasting

These have an excellent rating (if genuine) in the comparison charts, but IKEA are better and so are the Costo ones (which I have just bought 48 of).

http://www.batteryshowdown.com/results-lo.html

You can recharge them up to 10 time using smart charger

HA HA HA
They won't charge Alkalines. Tried this crap 2 years ago- bloody hell!!!! Alkalines( 2 Duracells and 2 Energiser) leaked and ruined my alarm clock and weather station.
DO NOT DO THIS!!!!

Too late for me. I did not know that those Fujitsu are eneloop. Otherwise, I would buy some.

I have been using Eneloop for 5 years. I like them a lot as I do not have to change batteries so often compare to other batteries. My child has so many toys, using other short-lasting batteries can be a pain.

also asked early this morning... still waiting for a reply :wink:

you buy higher capacity rechargeables simple !!

Look at lloyton battery charger on eBay item no 400982272164
You can charge alkaline battery up to 10 times !!!

PS, the Costco batteries are made by Duracell.

I have used these batteries (Duracell industrial) for a few years, but they have suddenly stopped working with the Harmony remotes. I don't know if the ones that I have are fake, but I have had to move to Lithiums and now both remotes work fine.

I bought these and was disappointed that they did not last any longer than my Ikea bateries

Sorry orders 30 for 7.49 but locking back it goes up if you only want 10

Awful spelling on predictive!!

This is a naive conclusion, because although the "headline" voltage is less, the voltage "sag" as they discharge is also a lot less. I'm sure a deal for disposables for a couple of pennies each would get hot on here, but over their lifetime, that's just what you get with rechargeables.

Put it another way: rechargeables are much better in a torch because they keep it shining brightly for far longer than disposables where it gradually gets dimmer and dimmer.

I recharge alkalines alot in my Lloytron charger without issue, no more than 3-4 times per cell without problems. Big thing is never charge from near flat/flat (recommend cells have 40-50% charge ideally) and I find after 3-4 charges they are holding alot less charge so not worth using much more than this... Use tesco, 7day shop and gp ultra aa alkalines, none leaked yet.

Buy a box every 5 years, job done.

Got both aa & aaa's thanks

Unless you use rechargeables for work, batteries come under the same heading as condoms. I.e. I don’t know when I’ll need it but it better be there when I do. Buy boxes of Duracell industrials and get on with your life.

Not the rate I go through them.

Isn't the actual ah capacity on decent nimh rechargeables higher than many alkaline anyway? In things like digital cameras, decent rechargeable aa batteries should last a lot longer than alkaline. The issue with rechargeables is that they discharge over time, so in things like remote controls and clocks they need more frequent changing.
I'm not sure this deal is this hot, when you can often get 6 alkalines for a £1 pound shops

Looks like no stock left from Simply Direct anymore, next cheapest is £2.97 at Battery Warehouse

wrong.

have you tried decent rechargable batteries latley?, energizer or duracel 2500mah types,, you will be suprised.

Make sure you wash it before you use it.
... I speak from experience :confused:

will these fit in my microwave oven?

Yikes. 3 pages and no one's yet pointed out you can get 12 better batteries for £2 from Poundland!

http://www.batteryshowdown.com/results-hi.html

In which case you'd save even more money by using rechargeables!

Not any more - the low self-discharge types retain 70% capacity after a year, or better. Of course the lower the current drain the less often you would have to throw away a disposable cell, so the cost benefit isn't as great. For things like traditional dumb remote controls and clocks, which take few cells which only need changing annually or less, it may still be better to use disposables. But for everything else it's stupid not to use rechargeables. And the price premium of low self-discharge cells is small so it's worth buying them for everything just to have the convenience of knowing they're ready to go.

Yes I have but high current applications they just sag there voltage due to high internal resistance.

What applications are these? Their internal resistance is low, and doesn't increase as capacity is exhausted in the same way as alkalines.

So far we have a shaver, micro pedi, tourch and camera which all perform badly with ni-hm rechargeable compared to alkaline AA cells, the ni-hm just sag under load. Rechargeable ni-mh are perfect for low current applications.

The newer rechargeables are better as you can keep a stock ready charged and they are great for torches and bike lights when you ensure that they always have the full power.

Ikea still the best performance per £ I've seen.

Duracon, the con goes on and on.

I found stuff that uses 4+ batteries can stuggle on rechargables, like our radio control car goes slower on rechargables and dies sooner compared to Alkalines.

Been admittedly maybe 10 years plus since I last gave up rechargeables in disgust so you may well be right. Hope so. May possibly try again some day

Good for you! The batteries are better. The chargers are better. Disposables are almost entirely redundant and people just need weaning off them. :smiley:

As far as I know, ALL alkaline batteries leak if not maintained properly. It's a function of physics! Internal pressure builds up which eventually cracks the shell and oxidation takes over. We need those physics experts here to explain it better. Lithium batteries no not.

thanks for the reply :sunglasses:

might give them a go

I agree. Branded 2400mah rechargables are the way to go.