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Tech Talk -Common Questions/Common Answers
Tech Talk- Battery Related Terms/ Battery and batterycharger dictionary.
High Rate Discharge Batteries:
Some applications call for a battery that will discharge energy at a high rate. The energy inside the battery is used or replaced in a short period of time. These batteries typically have a lower mAh (Mille Amp Hour) capacity due to the added amount of metal used inside the battery to enhance electrical performance. These batteries will also have a shorter life cycle due to the extreme charge and discharge conditions that they are subjected to.
(These batteries are made to discharge lots of energy very fast for a short period of time)
NiMh Battery: Purchase NiMh Consumer batteries-Here!
abbreviation for Nickel Metal Hydride Battery:
Manufactured from nickel hydroxide and hydrogen absorbing metals. These rechargeable batteries provide 40% more battery life than Ni-Cd batteries. Ni-MH batteries are 1.2 Volts. Ni-MH will NOT suffer from "Memory Effect" often found in Ni-Cd batteries. This battery is considered more "Environmentally Friendly" than NiCd or Alkaline batteries.
Shipped to consumer with very low level of charge for SAFETY. Must be fully charged before use.
Nickel Metal Hydride storage Tips:
- Charge with specified charger only.
- Use a "SMART CHARGER" to charge batteries(curcuited to sense full charge on batteries then shut off) or a Timer charger( timed to shut off)
- Do not fully discharge Nickel Metal Hydride batteries or packs.
- Do not expose to fire ..explosion can occur.
- Keep away from rain, moisture and seawater.
- Do not attampt to disassemble or reassemble battery pack.
Abbreviation for Nickel Cadnium Battery:
Manufactured from Nickel and Cadnium. This rechargeable battery is also used in low temperature applications. Ni-Cd batteries are 1.2 Volts. First developed in 1956 and has now been replaced in most applications by Ni-MH batteries. "NOT CONSIDERED ENVIROMENTLY FREINDLY"
Shipped to consumer with very low level of charge for SAFETY. Must be fully charged before use.
Nickel Cadmium battery storage Tips:
- Charge Ni-Cd batteries and packs only with NICD specified charger.
- Ni-Cd packs "HEAT UP" while charging and after use.
- Store with in temperature range of 32 degreesF to 104 degrees F (0 degress to 40 degrees C)Do not place in fire.
- Keep away from rain, moisture and seawater.
This effect happens in Ni-Cd batteries when they are discharged to a specific level repeatedly. The battery then forms a memory of the depth of discharge and will not provide energy below this point. You can force a battery to fully discharge and this will "Break the Memory Effect"
Alkaline Battery: Purchase Alkaline batteries-Here!
Chemistry of this battery is Manganese Dioxide. Alkaline batteries are "PRIMARY BATTERIES". The first batteries were manufactured
By French chemist Georges Leclanche' in the mid-1860's and very little had changed since then in regard to the concept. First manufactured in 1960 it was found they were far superior to the "HEAVY DUTY batteries first manufactured in 1956. Alkaline batteries are 1.5 Volts. Zinc chloride (HEAVY DUTY) batteries are 1.5 Volts also.
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO TRY TO RECHARGE THESE BATTERIES.
Alkaine Battery storage Tips:
- Do Not Store in areas of high temperature.
- Rotate stock.
- Use oldest batteries first.
- Keep away from windows were sunlight can heat up batteries.
- Store in cool dry area.
Zinc Chloride Battery:
Manufactured from Zinc, Manganese Dioxide with Ammonium Chloride or Zinc chloride electrolyte . First manufactured in 1956 these batteries were "STATE of ART" at that time. Heavy Duty batteries are a cheap inferior battery sold today in most discount stores. These batteries are "Primary batteries.
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO TRY TO RECHARGE THESE BATTERIES.
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