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 Where is the cheapest place to buy AA/AAA battery?

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lznce2679
post Jan 6 2020, 10:00 PM

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post Jan 6 2020, 10:01 PM

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china rechargeable. if say 900 then is 400.
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post Jan 6 2020, 10:03 PM

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Depends what u use for
If for clock better use better one like eveready n above
So u no need to change often
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post Jan 6 2020, 10:06 PM

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Go bai energizer lithium la if u wanna use it as emergency... can tahan 5 years unused...
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post Jan 6 2020, 10:09 PM

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QUOTE(hjffgjng @ Jan 6 2020, 09:58 PM)
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topkek,bateri oso wanna cheapskate
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there's a reason for the huge wall of cheap batteries behind MrDIY counter
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post Jan 6 2020, 10:09 PM

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QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Jan 6 2020, 09:39 PM)
why? electrolyte leak easily? don't wanna damage my clock.
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Yes, leak easily.
The nature of alkaline battery.

If you are going to use one for clock, get Energizer Lithium AA battery.
Primary lithium battery type = will not leak.

Don't buy those generic rechargeable battery = high self-discharge rate.......unless it is Panasonic/Sanyo Eneloop.....
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post Jan 6 2020, 10:11 PM

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Tesco batteries not good for long term usage like clocks, remote controls, etc. Very prone to leakage.
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post Jan 6 2020, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Jan 6 2020, 10:09 PM)
there's a reason for the huge wall of cheap batteries behind MrDIY counter
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yea,for b40
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post Jan 6 2020, 10:15 PM

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QUOTE(destiny6 @ Jan 6 2020, 09:43 PM)
You bought those cheap MrDIY batteries better check from time to time, if leak later your device cannot use anymore
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I put energizer normal alkaline battery pun boleh leaked for remote control leh
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post Jan 6 2020, 10:17 PM

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QUOTE(hjffgjng @ Jan 6 2020, 09:58 PM)
doh.gif  shocking.gif  shakehead.gif

topkek,bateri oso wanna cheapskate
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QUOTE(JohnLai @ Jan 6 2020, 10:09 PM)
Yes, leak easily.
The nature of alkaline battery.

If you are going to use one for clock, get Energizer Lithium AA battery.
Primary lithium battery type = will not leak.

Don't buy those generic rechargeable battery = high self-discharge rate.......unless it is Panasonic/Sanyo Eneloop.....
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too poor to use expensive battery for clock / remote light sensor sad.gif

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post Jan 6 2020, 10:18 PM

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LOL evolta sucks la, they ran a test and even ikea alkaline trashes it, too overrated n expensive
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post Jan 6 2020, 10:20 PM

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Tesco, wait for their promo.

Always buy alkaline batteries, never buy those heavy duty dry cell...
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post Jan 6 2020, 10:20 PM

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QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Jan 6 2020, 09:29 PM)
Searching for good deals on AAA battery for alarm clock, flashlight, alarm, etc. Some of the things are emergency items, so just tuck the battery in and will never use the devices (touch wood).
Not gonna use it for toys or motorized item as I don't have any.
Does buying the cheapest rechargeable AA/AAA for this purpose even make sense? If yes, what model (battery/cell) do you recommend?
Share your best loot.

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This DoublePow  sweat.gif  rechargeable cell reliable? Lots of sale on shopee. I can put my super old GP Rapid PowerBank charger to good use.
https://shopee.com.my/AA-AAA-Battery-1200-m...7417.1857447973

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crap and crap.
for alkaline just get eveready.
for nimh get ikea ladda with the higher capacity.
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post Jan 6 2020, 10:21 PM

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What I use for my kyoritsu multimeter. Can't find this on shopee. So far it's been pretty damn good.

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post Jan 6 2020, 10:24 PM

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QUOTE(mcchin @ Jan 6 2020, 09:35 PM)
Get Ikea Ladda rechargables
Project Farm rate it better than Eneloops
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but ikea ladda is eneloops batteries right?


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post Jan 6 2020, 10:25 PM

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Wow you guys so outdated
Latest technology is battery AAA or whatever size that you want can be charged with micro USB, or USB type C aka same charger as your phone charger

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post Jan 6 2020, 10:30 PM

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QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Jan 6 2020, 10:24 PM)
but ikea ladda is eneloops batteries right?


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eneloop made in china already

ladda still made in japan

fujitsu also made in japan
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post Jan 6 2020, 10:37 PM

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QUOTE(Imp Bron @ Jan 6 2020, 10:25 PM)
Wow you guys so outdated
Latest technology is battery AAA or whatever size that you want can be charged with micro USB, or USB type C aka same charger as your phone charger

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quality different lah boss
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post Jan 6 2020, 10:38 PM

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QUOTE(Imp Bron @ Jan 6 2020, 10:25 PM)
Wow you guys so outdated
Latest technology is battery AAA or whatever size that you want can be charged with micro USB, or USB type C aka same charger as your phone charger

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>450mah
yea.
NO.

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