Experts At Batteries Plus Offer 10 Tips To ‘charge Up' Your Savings

(Wednesday, September 01, 2004) - As consumers continue to dig deeper into their pockets every month to keep up with all the batteries needed to "run" their lives (cell phones, lap tops, other devices), experts at Batteries Plus are offering tips designed to help trim the average consumer's growing battery budget.

Batteries Plus is the nation's largest chain focused on the $20 billion battery category serving both retail and commercial customers. Batteries Plus stores provide a comprehensive selection of batteries and battery-related products, as well as an on-site Tech Center where experts design, assemble, rebuild, and test custom battery packs.

Batteries Plus carries batteries for common items such as watches, cameras and cordless telephones, as well as hard-to-find batteries devices such as electronic voice boxes, solar landscape lights, etc.

Batteries Plus offers the following "10 Tips to Save Money on Batteries":

For Rechargeable Batteries(NiMH and NiCd)

Purchase rechargeable batteries. A single rechargeable battery can replace up to 300 throwaway batteries over its lifetime, depending on usage.
Follow the charging guidelines provided by the manufacturer. This generally means charge your new battery overnight (14-16 hours) before using it for the first time. This is called "initializing" and will enable you to obtain maximum battery capacity.
Never leave a battery in the charger after it is fully charged. Continuous charging will shorten battery life.
Rebuild batteries instead of replacing devices such as cordless tools, handheld vacuums and razors. Batteries Plus Tech Center can test, analyze, condition and rebuild battery packs.
Only charge a battery when it needs charging. Rechargeable batteries last longer if recharged less frequently. Therefore, return a battery to its charger only when 75 to 95 percent of its capacity has been drained.
To extend the life of a cordless phone battery, do not leave it on the base station for continuous charging. Leave the phone off the charger during the day and charge only at night.
Stabilize battery to room temperature (72½ Fahrenheit) before charging. Charging below 40½ F and above 104½ F will decrease cycle life.
For Disposable Batteries (Alkaline)

Use the correct alkaline for the application (high drain vs. low drain). Premium alkaline batteries are designed for high drain devices such as digital cameras and CD players. Standard alkaline batteries are designed for use in low drain devices such as flashlights and remote controls.
Buy non-rechargeable batteries in bulk for better pricing. Alkaline batteries have a shelf life of 8 years.
While not necessary to keep batteries in the refrigerator, storing batteries in a cool, dry environment will increase shelf life.
Bonus Tip: Buy your batteries from an expert. They can advise the best battery and the best value for your application.

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