Fully discharge with each use, or before storing.

Fully charge before first use.

May need to be cycled 2-3 times to reach rated capacity.

• Popular, older technology-based battery
• Offers good performance
• Less Expensive
• Durable; retains capacity at extreme temperatures
• Tolerates deep discharge for long periods
• Highly prone to memory effect

Store alkaline batteries at room temperature, storing in temperatures above 85 degrees will cause them to loose capacity more quickly. If you live in a hot climate, store alkaline batteries in the refrigerator.

• Good shelf life
• Constant capacity over a wide range of current drains
• Less Expensive
• When compared with traditional zinc-carbon batteries – higher energy density
• Can function at temperatures up to 131 degrees
• Available in a wide range of sizes including AAA, AA, C, D and 9Volt sizes.
• Not normally rechargeable

Recharge after each use

• 20-35% lighter than NiMH or NiCad
• Prolonged Lifetime
• No memory effect
• Benefits from initial conditioning of battery
• Higher-priced
• Slow loss of charge when not in use
• Could damage by overcharging
• Should be charged often