Chris Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 Well I was just thinking I use Rechargeables on my digital camera and my mouse they take 24Hours to charge and don't last very long as I've had them for a few years and as they are NiCads suffer from a memory problem.So time for some new NiMH's I think :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboy33 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 Now this one is a little unfair as i use NIMH and NICADThe NIMH for digi camera and the NICADS for Remote conrols Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvw Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 NiMH's last ages in my camera :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 For Anne's PowerTrike/wheel chair we have just taken delivery of a battery pack of 3 off 12 volt 12 amp-hour NiMH units. Should last a bit. Also have just taken delivery of 2 off 12 volt/12 amp-hour lead acid units for her electric buggy. Got these from www.squadronbatteries.com. Delivered in just 24 hours at a total price of £34. May be able to claim the VAT back becuse of disability. Squadron seem to cover a very wide range of batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 NiMH's in my Mouse, Keyboard and 4 Digital phones around the house. :P Mouse and Keyboard need re-charging roughly 0nce a Month. :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 I use UNiRoss rechargable 2300 mAh Ni-Mh batteries and they are great :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Ni-Mh are definitely superior as they don't suffer loss of memory. I still have some Ni-cads because I just have a horror of throwing things away. I was not looking a couple of weeks ago when I charged some of these up for the camera. They were flat in three days without even using the camera. Ni-Mh will stay charged for several weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expertec Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 NiMH in the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodchip Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Just one to had to your above as all seem to be chipping in, something different on battery's. This is one I use other than the above I bought a Car power pack boost starter, you will have all seen them some have compressor built in but not mine, a year old, I have now bought a 300 Watt inverter, and my Laptop Works fine from it , so it another way other than using the Laptop Battery that I stored in the Fridge in a polythene bag, they are £155 a throw so I am keeping that as is New.PS the Inverter is just 150 watt from cigarette lighter but 300 if connected direct to battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't ask Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 I'm not technical :wacko: but I think most of our stuff is NiCad - must admit they are getting a bit tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joysness Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 I use NiCad for some things, but they don't last long.Can you recharge NIMH batteries in the same charger as the NiCad? or do you need a different type? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankus Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 The charger Ive got has two settings for the different types ...and there is a warning not to mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djohn Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 NiMH for everything from the TV /DVD/Video remotes to Camera/Mouse/Keyboard Plus various other items round the house. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 I use NiCad for some things, but they don't last long.Can you recharge NIMH batteries in the same charger as the NiCad? or do you need a different type?Better to get another charger if yours dose not have two different settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Well mine is a TRUST mouse, I use 2x 1.2v AAA NiMH 750mAh batteries and they only last four days. I have a UNiRoss 5hr quick charger. Keyboard is ok with ordinary batteries it's been going 6 months to date. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Well mine is a TRUSTÂ mouse, I use 2x 1.2v AAA NiMH 750mAh batteries and they only last four days. I have a UNiRoss 5hr quick charger. Keyboard is ok with ordinary batteries it's been going 6 months to date. :(I have a TRUST wireless mouse and wireless keyboard set. Normal commercial batteries last for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelboy Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Yes, rechargeable batteries in alot of lighting items. I had one set for my digital camera for about 4 years..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prctr Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 NiMH for cameras, mice and keyboards. Very cost-effective - and use a USB re-charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfactor Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 I use NiMH but one problem is that they may lose charge even if you dont use it (if you leave it sitting for an extended period). If you regularly use your camera you wont suffer from this, but if you dont, then you should always plan a few hours or more ahead to charge them or check their charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 I use NiMH but one problem is that they may lose charge even if you dont use it (if you leave it sitting for an extended period). If you regularly use your camera you wont suffer from this, but if you dont, then you should always plan a few hours or more ahead to charge them or check their charge.Sound common sense. I find they usually start to show signs of being almost flat after about three weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted January 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Well I've now got some NiMH bats from sony plus two charges :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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