AA Low Self Discharge NiMH Battery Tests and Comparisons
The AA Low Self Discharge NiMH Battery Tests and Comparisons is a
unique category that tests and compares a new breed of AA NiMH
Rechargeable Batteries that are designed to hold their charge longer.
Low Self Discharge AA NiMH Rechargeable Battery Tests
The Low Self Discharge AA NiMH rechargeable battery tests below are the same as those performed on regular AA NiMH rechargeable batteries
Because these batteries are meant to last longer, our Self Discharge tests actually last 12 months.
What Does Low Self Discharge Mean?
All rechargeable batteries lose their charge over time, even when
they are not used. If you have toys, remote controls, digital cameras,
MP3 Players or any device that you do not use ALL the time, the AA NiMH
rechargeable batteries will lose their charge when they are not in use.
How Fast Do AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries Lose Their Charge?
A really good AA NiMH rechargeable battery will lose between 1% and 2% of its charge per day.
That means that after a week, you might have only 85% of the energy left in the AA NiMH rechargeable battery.
That means that after 2 weeks, you might have only 70% of the energy left in the AA NiMH rechargeable battery.
That means that after a month, you might have only 40% of the energy left in the AA NiMH rechargeable battery.
Why Chose a Really Good AA NiMH Rechargeable Battery?
If you buy a crappy AA NiMH rechargeable battery, it will lose its charge even faster. When you need to use your gadget after a week or two, you won't have any juice left.
- The energy you charged into that no good AA NiMH battery is lost.
- You wasted your time and money charging it.
- It's not ready when you need it. That is the MOSTfrustrating!
- You've lost 1 cycle out of its life cycle.
You don't believe this, check out the AA NiMH Rechargeable Battery Self Discharge Test Results!
Why Should You Buy AA Low Self Discharge NiMH Batteries?
These new Low Self Discharge AA NiMH rechargeable batteries hold their charge longer so that you can rely on them when you need them.
Because of the advanced technology needed to develop this new technology, the trade-off is lower total energy storage capacity. Today, the top quality AA NiMH rechargeable batteries have capacities of 2700 mAh. Low Self Discharge AA NiMH rechargeable batteries typically have capacities of 2100 mAh.
They do not replace the regular, higher capacity AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, they compliment them.
Low Self Discharge AA NiMH rechargeable batteries provide the following advantages:
- They claim to hold most of their charge for up to a year.
- You spend less time charging between periods of non-use.
- You don't waste charge cycles ( life time of the battery ).
- Depending on the use, they should last longer.
- You'll waste less electricity.
- When you need them, they will perform after long term storage.
Low Self Discharge AA NiMH Rechargeable Battery Tests
AA Low Self Discharge NiMH Battery Performance: Go here to see the Low Self Discharge AA Rechargeable Battery Reviews and performance data.
These test results will give you an idea of the actual available
capacity of these batteries.
If you think you're getting what you paid for, you might be surprised. This is one indicator of rechargeable battery quality.
AA Low Self Discharge NiMH Battery Storage Test : Go here to see the Low Self Discharge AA Rechargeable Battery Reviews and storage endurance test results.
All rechargeable batteries lose their charge over time, even when they are not used.
If you are using rechargeable AA batteries in devices that are used
periodically, you need an AA NiMH Battery that holds its charge. Cheap
batteries will lose their charge faster than quality rechargeable
batteries. ( see FAQs for more information )
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