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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 CYCLES SHELF LIFE RATINGS
Nickel Metal
Hydride (NiMH)
1.2 400-700 2.5 years mAh
STORAGE/
MAINTENANCE:

Fully cycle battery 3 times before initial use, or if the battery has not been used for several weeks.

FEATURES:
  • Provides up to 30% more talk time than NiCd batteries
  • Important to condition a new NiMH battery
  • Less expensive than Li-lon
  • Susceptible to slight memory effect, but less prone than NiCd batteries

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
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