Author Topic: Duracell (Read 2541 times)

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.

brianthegardener · « **Reply #1 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.

kevin b · « **Reply #2 on:** November 11, 2009, 15:57:57 PM »

Buy rechargeable batteries & charger they are cheaper in the long run

KKOB · « **Reply #3 on:** November 11, 2009, 16:19:06 PM »

It's far cheaper in the long-run to buy rechargeables.

Scunner · « **Reply #4 on:** November 11, 2009, 16:20:09 PM »

It's way way cheaper in the long run to buy rechargeables

tribalelder · « **Reply #5 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

Ian · « **Reply #6 on:** November 11, 2009, 19:02:04 PM »

Good on you Brian - took the words straight out of my mouth!!

kevin b · « **Reply #7 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.

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