October 2, 2010
- What does alkaline mean (referring to batteries)?
Enna asked: What is the difference between an alkaline battery and a…well, non-alkaline battery? Especially, does it affect the length of the battery’s life?
September 21, 2010
- How many alkaline batteries are recycled in the United States each year?
Niki C asked: I seriously need to know for my enviromental science project.
September 14, 2010
- Can I use regular alkaline AA batteries in palace of NiCd batteries?
suz386 asked: Can I use regular alkaline AA batteries in a device that currently uses NiCd batteries?
- When alkaline batteries die, do you guys switch the batteries around for it to last another 10 mins too?
Just_Me:) asked: ….AND what im wondering is if that’s bad for your thingamajiggy thats using the batteries?
September 9, 2010
- What is the best way to dispose of used alkaline batteries?
AV Producer asked: Also, lithium ion and mercury batteries.
- Can you use regular alkaline batteries in a digital camera meant for a li-ion battery?
car_lover_42020 asked: I don’t even know for sure what a li-ion batt looks like and if regular AA or whatever would fit in the slot. I am going to a region of the world with no electricity and don’t know how to keep my camera going. I am looking to buy the Panasonic lumix tz3. [...]
September 6, 2010
- How long do rechargeable and alkaline batteries last in an LED Flashlight?
violetLVR asked: Both types of batteries are brand new.
August 23, 2010
- Difference between coppertop and alkaline duracell batteries?
Joseph asked: Is there a difference between coppertop and alkaline duracell batteries? Does coppertop just refer to the copper band on the outside of the battery?
June 12, 2010
- Why does it cost so much to properly recycle alkaline batteries?
Lynn W asked: I can only find drop-off locations for rechargeable batteries. I’ve found two places online where you buy a box (cheapest I found was $27), then ship them the batteries off. I want to do the right thing, but paying to throw something away just rubs me the wrong way. Am I being [...]
May 3, 2010
- Why can alkaline batteries might explode if recharged ? PLZ ANSWER?
superdudexps13 asked: Why can alkaline batteries might exploded if recharged ? why can they explode when recharged . don’t say they are not rechargeable. i want to know what happens in a alkaline battery is that not rechageable when recharged.
April 29, 2010
- alkaline batteries in my new digi camera?
JuliiArt asked: i wanna get rechargables, but the salesmen said the batteries it came with were bad to use, but is it ok to use them just to get used to the menu and stuff? not really shooting pics?
April 23, 2010
- Are there any batteries comparable to the Panasonic alkaline batteries that I can buy from a regular store?
Tracy T asked: I recently purchased a new camera, Fuji film and so far I am loving it. Since I had it, I have taken over 400 photos and still have not gotten a ‘low battery’ warning. Where can I buy these batteries or are there some comparable to them? Are they special batteries or [...]
April 16, 2010
- Can I use a rechargeable battery in a product asking for alkaline batteries?
niupt2k asked: I want to start using rechargeable batteries in my kid’s toys, which all call for alkaline batteries. Can I use lithium ion rechargeable in these toys, and if so what type is the best. I have read a bit about Nickel ion batteries as well. Your input is appreciated in advance.
April 15, 2010
- Can AAA alkaline batteries be used in place of AAA Ni-Mh batteries?
Sus asked: I know that nimh batteries can be used in the place of alkaline batteries, but does the reverse work? I have a wireless mouse that runs on two AAA nimh batteries, but only have AAA alkaline batteries right now. Can I use the alkaline batteries?
April 12, 2010
- Do rechargeable alkaline batteries lose their effectiveness over time?
J asked: If you use a rechargeable alkaline battery (AA & AAA) for a fairly long time, will it eventually provide less power per a recharge? will you have to recharge them more often? Or does a rechargeable battery provide same amount of power every time you use it until it expires? I need to [...]
April 4, 2010
- Whats the difference between generic alkaline batteries and name brand alkaline batteries?
Robbie asked: I always see store brand such as cvs brand alkaline batteries usually on sale for a real good price vs the expensive duracell or energizer batteries. Is their any real difference between a generic alkaline battery vs a duracell or energizer alkaline battery?
April 2, 2010
- Are the chemicals in alkaline batteries harmful to you?
joeya asked: If so how harmful are they? And how close in contact do you have to get with the chemical for it to harm you? I was switching the batteries on my calculator and noticed that the old ones leaked all this juice everywhere and I got some on my skin and it burned [...]
March 28, 2010
- What chemicals are used in alkaline batteries of the following brands?
Sutha S asked: The four brands, President Choice, Duracell, Energizer, and Panasonic, they are all double A (AA) and use alkaline. What chemicals are in them? First one with all the answers to this question gets best answer. Give me the website for the chemicals used in the President Choice alkaline battery please.
March 22, 2010
- What kind of batteries should I use for an LED flashlight, heavy duty or alkaline?
ackmondual asked: The LED flashlight uses 4 AA. Also, the box says if you’re not gonna use the flashlight for extended periods of time, to keep the batteries out of the flashlight to prevent leakage and other bad stuff. >>>Just how long of non-usage would I want to keep the batteries out? >>>Would I have [...]
March 17, 2010
- Is there a difference between alkaline batteries and digital alkaline batteries ?
cocovan asked: So the new idea is to market batteries as “DIGITAL ALKALINE BATTERIES”, typically AA, specially designed for use in a digital camera. Is there any difference between alkaline batteries and digital alkaline batteries ?