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TYPE VOLTS CYCLES SHELF LIFE RATINGS
Nickel Cadmium
(NiCd)
1.2 500-1,000 5 years Ah/mAh
STORAGE/
MAINTENANCE:

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.

FEATURES:
  • 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

TYPE VOLTS CAPACITY (mah) SHELF LIFE RATINGS
D
C
AA
AAA
9V
6V
(Lantern)
1.5 12,0000
6,000
2,000
1,000
500
11,000
7 years mAh
STORAGE/
MAINTENANCE:

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.

FEATURES:
  • 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

TYPE VOLTS CYCLES SHELF LIFE RATINGS
Sealed Lead Acid
(SLA)
2.0 AGM: 200-500
Cel Cell: 300-500
Gates Pack: 400-500
AGM: 18 months
Cel Cell: 18 months
Gates Pack: 24 months
Ah/mAh
STORAGE/
MAINTENANCE:

Recharge after each use

FEATURES:
  • 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
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