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08/02/09, 12:47 PM
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Rechargeable batteries and ammo?
I know, not two things you would think of together. 
I have just been going over list of stuff I have/need to be well stocked. I am in need of rechargeable batteries......I have none. I do own a nice new charger thing for batteries that I got on sale. I just need to know if anyone knows of a good place to buy rechargeables at a decent price. Those things seem high!
And of coarse ammo. I never have enough of it. I am not interested in reloading at this time, just would like to have some stocked up. 20 gauge, 22, 243, 30-30, 30-06.....hmm I think that is it. Any ideas?
Thank you!
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08/02/09, 01:03 PM
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your best bet for long term storage of a rechargible battery would be a lead acid drained and filled with nitrogen to percerve the plates when needed refill with acid and charge
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08/02/09, 01:09 PM
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If talking AA batts they are a bit pricy but after youve been using constantly for 2 years you will see nothing beats em.
Those NiMh batts are GREAT!!
Im using Energizers and Eneloops(Sanyo) and couldnt be more pleased.
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08/02/09, 01:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PyroDon
your best bet for long term storage of a rechargible battery would be a lead acid drained and filled with nitrogen to percerve the plates when needed refill with acid and charge
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I've been wondering the best way to store deep cycle batteries... how do you keep the nitrogen from escaping? Place them in some large airtight containers? My deep cycle batteries have vents...
I keep a supply of commonly used rechargeable batteries for all the tools and equipment that need them... as well as dc chargers, so I can charge them off of a vehicle, or from my solar battery bank.
If something bad happened (end of civilization)... eventually all rechargeables would lose their ability to hold a charge. I figure when that dark day arrives, I'd only be able to use electricity as it was being produced from the solar panels... listen to some music or watch a dvd on a portable player.
Small rechargeables might be expensive, but only, in my case, about 4x what throwaways cost. Recharge them more than four times and you've made your money back.
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08/02/09, 01:36 PM
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Check out Harbor Freight. Their NiCad and NiMh batteries are on sale quite frequently. At least in Wisconsin they are.
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08/02/09, 01:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by texican
I've been wondering the best way to store deep cycle batteries... how do you keep the nitrogen from escaping? Place them in some large airtight containers? My deep cycle batteries have vents...
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You can order them dry and just add acid when the time comes.
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08/02/09, 02:34 PM
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Happy Homemaker
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Quote:
Originally Posted by diamondtim
Check out Harbor Freight. Their NiCad and NiMh batteries are on sale quite frequently. At least in Wisconsin they are.
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But are they any good? I was kind of afraid to buy any off brand rechargeables but if they work just the same then we have a local Harbor Freight!
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08/02/09, 03:56 PM
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I just read that the NiMh batteries, are way better then their cousins NiCad~!
The reason being is NiMh batteries are not bother so much with a "memory" Problem as the NiCad's are.
Where the more and more you charge the NiCad's and if not Nearly Fully Discharged they "Remember that Shorter time span, and if done this over a period of time the "charge" rate gets shorter and shorter till you use them for a short period of time and they need to be recharged. Especially if using them in a Cordless phone situation and such.
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08/02/09, 04:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by arabian knight
I just read that the NiMh batteries, are way better then their cousins NiCad~!
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Don't fool with NiCad's anymore. They stop taking a charge too easily. NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries are said to be good for 1000 charges.
Yes, they're a little pricey, but look at Walmart for them. I think the last time I got them I got a 4-pack of AA NiMH batteries for $10. That's about $2.50 each, but you'll break even at about the third recharge.
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08/02/09, 04:52 PM
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I can't reply about batteries, however on ammo you should have a airtight container to store your ammo in if's it going to be a long time like 3 years or more. The old saying keep your powder dry applies.
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08/02/09, 10:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nevada
Don't fool with NiCad's anymore. They stop taking a charge too easily. NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries are said to be good for 1000 charges.
Yes, they're a little pricey, but look at Walmart for them. I think the last time I got them I got a 4-pack of AA NiMH batteries for $10. That's about $2.50 each, but you'll break even at about the third recharge.
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True, I see most all Cordless phones are now going with NiMH's... as I just bought one today. And notice most all on the shelve at Best Buy now those phones take between 2 and 3 NiMH's instead of those Nicad "battery Packs".
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08/03/09, 08:07 AM
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Whats wrong with charging the cheap batteries?
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08/03/09, 08:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by diamondtim
Check out Harbor Freight. Their NiCad and NiMh batteries are on sale quite frequently. At least in Wisconsin they are.
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AND YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.... Those batteries are low end, poor quality. They work ok in flashlights but anything with any substantial load such as a camera or 2way radio kill discharge them in no time at all.
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08/03/09, 11:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nevada
Yes, they're a little pricey, but look at Walmart for them. I think the last time I got them I got a 4-pack of AA NiMH batteries for $10. That's about $2.50 each, but you'll break even at about the third recharge.
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I have a collection of about a dozen NiMH AA rechargeables that I use in my GPS and Talkabout Radios. When I started buying them I stuck a sticker w/the date onto the first four. While I only use them hunting and camping, the first ones are still in use. I just checked the sticker and I bought them in May of 2005 and they are still going strong.
When I first got the GPS and the talkabouts I used to go to camp w/ a brick of AA duracels and used them up during a week of hunting. I bought (2) 4 packs that came w/ a charger. One charger has since died so I'm going to buy another. They are definately worth it!
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08/03/09, 10:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gary in ohio
AND YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.... Those batteries are low end, poor quality. They work ok in flashlights but anything with any substantial load such as a camera or 2way radio kill discharge them in no time at all.
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They work okay for my digital camera, but then again, I'm not a high demand user. $5.00 for 4 AA's is about my speed for rechargeable batteries. the NiCad ones are a buck or two less.
Try the "name brand" and the cheepies and see which works for you. It's not like your buying a new truck. 
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08/04/09, 09:02 AM
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