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Turkey Related Subjects => Turkey Discussion Forum (Not Calis specifically) => Topic started by: tribalelder on November 11, 2009, 15:19:17 PM

Title: Duracell
Post by: tribalelder on November 11, 2009, 15:19:17 PM
Does anyone know if there is a problem with Duracell batteries in Turkey at the moment. Migros don't seem to stock them any more Carrefour only had AA's as did Teknosa.:(
Title: Duracell
Post by: brianthegardener on November 11, 2009, 15:55:44 PM
B&Q by the citreon garsge DID have a good selection of Duracell batteries a couple of weeks ago.
Title: Duracell
Post by: kevin b on November 11, 2009, 15:57:57 PM
Buy rechargeable batteries & charger they are cheaper in the long run
Title: Duracell
Post by: KKOB on November 11, 2009, 16:19:06 PM
It's far cheaper in the long-run to buy rechargeables.
Title: Duracell
Post by: Scunner on November 11, 2009, 16:20:09 PM
It's way way cheaper in the long run to buy rechargeables
Title: Duracell
Post by: tribalelder on November 11, 2009, 17:58:40 PM
I agree with all your comments about the economy of rechargeable batteries. There is however a slight problem. A RC battery has a very sharp cut off point i.e. it will work perfectly and then just fail. My application is a motion sensor intruder alarm which can switch on with no problem and can at some point during the night fail.  Not a good idea as sods law dictates that will be the night you need it. With a conventional battery it will gradually weaken indicated by a slowly declining beep at switch on over several days giving you plenty of time to renew the batteries which in my alarm last about 5-6 months
Title: Duracell
Post by: Ian on November 11, 2009, 19:02:04 PM
Good on you Brian - took the words straight out of my mouth!!  ;)
Title: Duracell
Post by: kevin b on November 11, 2009, 19:02:06 PM
I use what you use in my garage & 1st sign I get of batteries running low is when it takes a few attempts to turn on & off so then I know it is time to recharge them which is usually evey 2 months.