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.

Sample/reference:


This DoublePow 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



This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Jan 6 2020, 09:57 PM

Tescogot

Tesco and IKEA

mr diy

daiso

Shopee. I bought minions batteries few times already

Kedai 2 ringgitc2eco

dun cheapskate using mr diy battery

go buy at least eveready gold, i bought rm10.90 for 8pcs when got sales

diy.

high drain use rechargeable.

Get Ikea Ladda rechargables
Project Farm rate it better than Eneloops

tesco

Buy IKEA rechargable ones....buy the charger.
I stop buying batteries for more than a year now after using IKEA Laddas (brown ones will do). Initial cost 'slightly' higher, but long term I guess cheaper.

This post has been edited by bismaximus: Jan 6 2020, 09:41 PM

worth to buy the more expensive super heavy duty? or just marketing scam?

why? electrolyte leak easily? don't wanna damage my clock.

u use rechargeable battery for clock? just wondering how long is the retention because it will be useless for clock if it cannot retain.

You bought those cheap MrDIY batteries better check from time to time, if leak later your device cannot use anymore

so MrDIY is only good for quick drain use item like toys?
even the cheapest everyday will outlast the most expensive mrdiy?

Not sure about clocks, but I use them for my mouse (never turned off at 2000DPI mode) and I spend 12 -16 hours a day on computer. I get a couple of months (2/3 months) of usage.
The IKEA Ladda (both white and brown) are made in Japan and perform better than Energizers or even Eveready Golds IMO.

Also my shaver, but rarely use that also and it holds charge well.

Look up youtube for IKEA Ladda tests.

This post has been edited by bismaximus: Jan 6 2020, 09:56 PM

i usually buy from mr diy or daiso, actually for AA batteries u just get alkaline ones then ok dy, as long as its alkaline then it will last much longer than those laoya carbon zinc types, a very good example of carbon zinc is the normal Eveready batteries, those are used for remotes etc (or u see those heavy duty or super heavy duty batteries, those are also carbon zinc)

while most places like mr diy n daiso sell alkaline batteries and its cheap, usually rm1.50 for 1 battery, ikea also got good alkaline batteries, the yellow color ones and ikea even cheaper, rm9.90 for a pack of 10 alkaline batteries, but very troublesome to buy la, u need to purposely go ikea and walk 1 big round n queue at the slow counter

topkek,bateri oso wanna cheapskate

ecogot

china rechargeable. if say 900 then is 400.

Depends what u use for
If for clock better use better one like eveready n above
So u no need to change often

Go bai energizer lithium la if u wanna use it as emergency... can tahan 5 years unused...

there's a reason for the huge wall of cheap batteries behind MrDIY counter

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.....

Tesco batteries not good for long term usage like clocks, remote controls, etc. Very prone to leakage.

yea,for b40

I put energizer normal alkaline battery pun boleh leaked for remote control leh

too poor to use expensive battery for clock / remote light sensor



This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Jan 6 2020, 10:18 PM

LOL evolta sucks la, they ran a test and even ikea alkaline trashes it, too overrated n expensive

Tesco, wait for their promo.

Always buy alkaline batteries, never buy those heavy duty dry cell...

crap and crap.
for alkaline just get eveready.
for nimh get ikea ladda with the higher capacity.

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





This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Jan 6 2020, 10:21 PM

but ikea ladda is eneloops batteries right?

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

Eco... Rm2. 10 shop

eneloop made in china already

ladda still made in japan

fujitsu also made in japan

quality different lah boss

>450mah
yea.
NO.

my last purchase was last year eneloop pro still made in japan IIRC

u want cheap for long term then buy ikea ladda low capacity







but i got device use rechargeable battery cannot, must die die use alkaline battery. voltage requirement.


This post has been edited by BOTAK_WAI: Jan 6 2020, 10:43 PM

doublepow is still cheaper.
many people still have aa/aaa nicad/nimh charger around.

pro still made in japan kot…white 1 no more

if charge weekly, what will be the lifespan ?

oh ok. tq for the info

i will stick to Ladda ikea

Generally, NiMH batteries that are properly cared for (charged and used often, stored in a cool, dry place, and not dropped) will last for 500 – 1000 charges or approximately two to three years. Remember, the more you use and charge NiMH, the longer they will last.

https://www.thomasdistributing.com/Battery-...Qs_ep_46-1.html

can give example such devices?
high power lithium AA can go to 1.8v per cell. rechargeable 1.2v not gonna cut it. tested it when digicam with AA was common.

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Jan 6 2020, 10:44 PM

u wanna use dis for all the clocks, remotes etc in ur hse? i might as well use cheap mrdiy batteries la like dis

i still got sony cycle energy orange white color 1st batch made in japan still working until now…don't know how many years already, definitely more than a decade.

too bad my mom lost my sanyo eneloop batteries during travel…else that 1 still works like the sony 1.

This post has been edited by BOTAK_WAI: Jan 6 2020, 10:47 PM

thermometer

quality different lah these days...

IKEA

for non heavy application should be enough. Not sure about the quality, I'm not battery expert

That one just example only, got higher one if got time to search


Actually true. depend on people I guess. To me the convenience of not to have a separate charger and only need to buy once is a win. But other may prefer buy bulk of cheap batteries and have no problem to manage it

Ask sifu RookieDaddy which battery and related charger is suitable.

Or ask in the related forum thread: ---> The Bright Side V4, Malaysian Flashaholic Community (Hobbies)

The fact that my event management company uses Ikea battery should tell you how cost efficient it is.

This post has been edited by sagethesausage: Jan 7 2020, 11:43 AM

fark...i spent so much on eneloop

shall try this ikea

flashlight = high drain.
my usage is low drain.

But still good to get opinion of others no?

Justin.Loong thanks... but i am really no sifu la, the sifus are those who revolutionize our portable power requirements and those who constantly researching and developing new and better portable power for the benefits of human-kind and future gens...

generally you are right. but a lot of us flashaholics are not just looking at lumens and high output, we are also crazily "attracted" to the efficiently of the electronic circuits, the looong runtime and finding ways to slow drain an "already dead" battery to power up an LED and let it run for days before we pronounce the battery as "recyclable material"... we are just weird...

as some members pointed out, if your device supports it (1.2V), the IKEA LADDA Rechargeable AA/AAA brown colored are very budget friendly and good quality. These NiMH battery are less likely to leak compare to Alkaline batteries. Oh yes, even NiMH leaks given the right condition. Also, we gave the Alkaline a nick-name, we call them "Alkaleak"
most of us also believe that the white label made-in-Japan IKEA LADDA AA/AAA NiMH came from the same factory that produces the legendary Eneloop LSD-NiMH battery before Panasonic took over the Eneloop branding... and it is the same factory that now OEM for Fujitsu, Duracell and other similar high quality LSD-NiMH batteries.

the 2 models of consumer-grade batteries shown in your post #30 are top end products, with the Energizer Ultimate Lithium being the best of the best . The Panasonic Evolta is the brand and model that yours truly use in clocks, remote controls, and other low drain devices with long term usage. we normally check them annually and make it a point to replace the battery 6 to 9 months before the stated expiry date even if there are still juices left in them. we re-purpose these used batteries as night-lights or other single use purpose before sending them to recycle centre. we use these Evolta because over the years, they have proven to be less prone to leakage compare to other Alkalines although Evolta may not offers the longest lasting, that Crown (for longest lasting Alkaline) belongs to Energizer Max and those made-in-USA Duracell coppertop. Energizer Ultimate Lithium is a different beast altogether.

do you know that Energizer Ultimate Lithium has upgraded their already best of the best to be better since 2016? They made improvement in the following area:

• 2.5A Continuous Discharge (up from 2.0A)
• 4.0A Pulse Discharge (up from 3.0A)
• capacity is now 3400-3500mAh (up from 3000mAh)

these upgraded Ultimate Lithium has expiry year of 2036 or later.
these Ultimate Lithium has the best long term storage and operating condition compare to others if you are planning/preparing for emergency items.

This post has been edited by RookieDaddy: Jan 10 2020, 09:10 PM

I suggest not to buy cheap batteries... very easy to leak and ruin your electronics.

ikea ones are good
their recharghable ones are great as well.
some said oem of Sanyo Eneloop.

IKEA's battery is the most value for money.

RM 5.90 for 10s Alkaline.

AA n AAA same price.

Just bought GP ultra AAA RM13 12 pcs.

Tesco basic battery is good.

I have habit to write date on everything, including battery and toilettaries to tract it usage.

Yesterday my aircond remote control became weaker signal, so I open it to change battery. Kinda shocked because battery inside is dated from August 2018.. which mean age more than 1 year.

IKEA 10s Alkaline for rm 5.90

you gonna buy 100 pieces meh? need to find the cheapest?

Is this good or bad?

Wah battery AAA pun need tered ka?

Kedekut sial TS

So u use energizer lithium cell in your TV remote control?

No. you can use it at anything

battery murah mr diy , or similar priced, will leak over time 2x faster (or more) than common reliable brand

This post has been edited by pikacu: Jan 11 2020, 01:39 PM

Guna aje la.

Dun buy cheapo electronics la. Too much risk.

ikea

Just buy the cheapest if leak just change the whole set, bo rosak bo new, 20 /k celery pepo sked what

This post has been edited by keyibukeyi: Jan 11 2020, 01:55 PM

Same brand same model?

My place go to Ikea more than RM10 petrol price.

IKEA brand.

A lot cap ayam brand leaking not even 1 year after usage. So next time I only buy those brand which actual produce battery.

And also no buy energizer because too many counterfeit in the market.

mr diy

Deswai I oni buyed IKEA batteries. ONE time buyed, 6 packs of AA n 6 packs AAA.....

But now, many waste batteries, thinking of buyed rechargeables...

This post has been edited by accitzone: Jan 11 2020, 03:16 PM

I am TL on the Logitech product. They use the duracell battery half year already leaking.

panasonic still nice. No leaking.

For less than a dolar for a pair battery, and can tahan more than 12 months, it is a very value buy 😁

cheap batteries from diy is good. it will deplete before it leak.. not like energizer or everyday, it will leak before it deplete if you just use it on tv or ac remotes.

what do you guys think of those cheap SONY aa/aaa? Is it genuine or fake?

Cap Ayam XCBatt died in less than 6 months. Electrolyte leakage. Expiry 2022.



This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Jan 31 2020, 05:36 PM

https://eneloop101.com/batteries/how-to-rea...facturing-date/

hi , I had a question , Does anyone know what kind of panasonic charger is this ?

RookieDaddyBOTAK_WAI

What kind of battery can use for this charger ?

old type battery charger, needs 2 battery (pairs) to charge, probably not suitable to use with newer bbattery which is lithium based (lion) vs old type Cadmium bad (cd)

Ikea ftw

The person who fixes my clocks and watches only recommends cheap aa/aaa batteries to not strain the clock gears.

nicad old charger…can charge nicad aa aaa and 9v battery

buang je…no 1 using nicad now.

for clock and remote control usage…

i prefer to use Eveready Gold alkaline battery

when aeon big ada offer, rm10 for 8 aa or aaa

beli charger je lah. for long term investment. recharge battery for aircond remote, tv remote, fan remote, clock and blablabla

Yes. I stop using those cheap battery. Specially button battery.

There damage the device and cost me more to replace the device than the battery.

No point to use cheap battery.

If want cheap cost, get the rechargeable. Initial cost is high. But cost less when use. And don't leak.

Same here... the clock shop dont recommend alkaline battery. too "powerful" for the clock.


https://www.panasonic.com/my/consumer/batte...se-battery.html
https://www.eveready.com/batteries/super-heavy-duty

Dont get those cheap brands (tesco, MY DIY). Very easy to leak. And one particular brand that I avoid is Duracell. Every single one that I use also leak. Now I only use the panasonic manganese for those low power device like clock/remote.

And its ok that they don't last long, because the longer you use, the higher chance it will leak (any brand). So it is better change it once in a while.

I still using Nicad. But charge by solar.