October 27, 2010
- Where do you replace the batteries on a Swiffer wet jet?
Mrs James Dean (Mrs C) asked: I have a Swiffer Wet Jet and the batteries are dead. I can’t find the battery compartment anywhere on the thing. Do you know where they are? YES thank you James!
October 17, 2010
- What size batteries does the rechargeable battery pack for Xbox 360 come with?
Jonathan asked: Does the rechargeable battery pack for Xbox 360 come with AA’s or AAA’s? I would like to know what size batteries it comes with. Not the capacity, runtime, or charge time, but just the size, like is it AA, AAA, C, or D? Please let me know A.S.A.P.
October 14, 2010
- What happens to the batteries from hybrid vehicles when they “die?”?
ladyofhoward asked: I have heard that the batteries in hybrid vehicles last for about 100K miles. I am concerned with how, or what happens to the old batteries. Are they recycled, and how are they recycled. Is it good for the enviornment. Might I, and the enviorment, be better off purchasing a non-hybrid vehicle?
October 1, 2010
- In a 36V system with 6V batteries, can dead cells in one battery damage others? Should I replace one or all?
Might Wonder asked: I know that in a diesel truck(2 batt syst.), both batteries must be good or they will only charge to the ability of the poorest battery. That seems to be the case with a commercial floor scrubber I’m working on. The SG of the cells range from poor to 1.275. Two batteries [...]
September 29, 2010
- What are the best rechargable batteries for a Kodak digital camera?
Kristy:) asked: I have a Kodak Easyshare digital camera, 9.2 mega pixels. I have only had it for about a week and have been using normal alkaline AA batteries. They burn out super quickly! About rechargable batteries, can you tell me more about them? Like how much they are, how much money the chargers are, [...]
September 28, 2010
- What would be the best batteries for a digital camera?
jag2618 asked: i recently bought a kodak c813 and works good. it uses 2 AA batteries. Which batteries would last the longest because i know most cameras drain the energy fast, but which ones would be the best?
September 18, 2010
- How long can re-chargeable batteries remain dormant before they can no longer hold a charge ?
ironwood9 asked: I have an electric scooter with 4 12v cell batteries connected, and I am unable to charge it (I’ve got the wiring misconnected). How long before it’s too late, and even if I do get my wiring connected properly so I can charge it, it still won’t hold a charge. A set of [...]
September 9, 2010
- What are the best rechargable batteries for my digital camera?
I Love My Sailor asked: I just recently bought a new Olympus FE-210/X-775. I have Duracell rechargeable batteries that I used on my old digital camera and it could go for days but when I put them in all my new one my batteries died fast. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.
- How many batteries in a model rocket launch controller?
Penguin_Overlord asked: I have 100ft of 16 gauge wire. How many AA batteries would it take to launch small C or D estes engines?
August 22, 2010
- What is the difference between motorcycle batteries?
Will O asked: I have a motorcycle with no battery. However, I have another motorcyle with a battery, but it’s a different size and won’t fit in the first motorcycle’s battery cage. If I just want to check and see if the battery-less bike runs, can I just set the battery next to it and [...]
August 13, 2010
- what is the difference between cadmium and alkiline batteries?
justcasual13 asked: I have a bird feeder with a railing that the birds sit on. It is battery powered and activated by weight so that small birds can feed yet keep squirrels and larger birds away. It came with rechargeable cadmium batteries. I do not have a charger. Can I use alkiline batteries?
August 4, 2010
- How long can you store batteries?
Matthew T asked: I just found a few 6 volt batteries in a corner of the garage. Should I hold onto them or recycle them? They seem to work fine now, but have probably been in the garage for 3-4 years. I use them for a flashlight during power outages. Should I count on them [...]
July 29, 2010
- What is the proper way to charge, use, and store rechargeable batteries?
ralph w asked: My digital cameras and my cellphone use Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries. I also have a set of four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries. With the primary goal of preserving their battery lives, what is the proper way to use and store these batteries? Is it always best to fully charge and then fully [...]
July 14, 2010
- How do I remove corroded and swollen batteries from a flashlight?
ka5flm asked: This flashlight uses double A batteries and the batteries have swelled to a point where they do not drop out, so I can replace them…instead of buying a new flashlite its easier to use new batteries…so any suggestions?
July 4, 2010
- How do you get the batteries out of xbox 360 wireless controller?
philystyle asked: I put the two AA batteries in that came with it and now they will not come out. I have tried everything. They just wont come out of the battery pack. What to do ?
June 15, 2010
- How can I get my Canon PowerShot to recognize rechargeable batteries?
jocelynreynard asked: I have a wonderful digital camera, a canon PowerShot S5IS. I bought it in part, because it could use rechargeable batteries. I bought some really nice energizer ones just for that purpose. But I used the free batteries (non-chargeable) first, and now I cannot get it to recognize the recharacable batteries. I know [...]
June 12, 2010
- Regular batteries should work in a digital camera right?
Jeff M asked: My mom’s girlfriend gave us her old digital camera it’s like 2 years nothing wrong with it, but it didn’t turn on. I went and bought new batteries but it still wasn’t working. The old batteries inside of it said digital camera batteries. This might sound stupid, but there is no difference [...]
May 24, 2010
- In comparison to traditional batteries, how long to rechargable batteries hold a charge?
Jen asked: After being fully charged, the batteries die after about two hours of use in my daughters mobile, however traditional alkaline last about 28 hours. Is that normal?
May 12, 2010
- what happens when you combine different types of batteries together?
dara_light92 asked: 1. Combining a AA battery with a AAA battery and a AAAA battery? 2. Combining a AA battery from some company, with another AA battery from another company, and with a AA rechargeable battery? Note: New batteries (of the combinations above) are used after each object they power (the list of objects they [...]
May 11, 2010
- How long do batteries last in the Wii Remotes and Wii Fit Board?
Cat Lover asked: I am needing to know if the special rechargable batteries last any longer than regular batteries in both of these, and also if you do use regular batteries, do they have to be a high voltage kind, or can you just use the kind you get at the dollar store? How long [...]