Batteries and chargers

[KathyS]

My kids use so many batteries for their gadgets and toys i though I would invest in some rechargable battery systems.

A rechargeable battery, storage battery, secondary cell, or accumulator is a type of electrical battery which can be charged, discharged into a load, and recharged many times, as opposed to a disposable or primary battery, which is supplied fully charged and discarded after use. It is composed of one or more electrochemical cells. The term "accumulator" is used as it accumulates and stores energy through a reversible electrochemical reaction. Rechargeable batteries are produced in many different shapes and sizes, ranging from button cells to megawatt systems connected to stabilize an electrical distribution network. Several different combinations of electrode materials and electrolytes are used, including lead–acid, nickel–cadmium (NiCd), nickel–metal hydride (NiMH),-ion (Li-ion), and-ion polymer (Li-ion polymer).

Rechargeable batteries typically initially cost more than disposable batteries, but have a much lower total cost of ownership and environmental impact, as they can be recharged inexpensively many times before they need replacing. Some rechargeable battery types are available in the same sizes and voltages as disposable types, and can be used interchangeably with them.

Let me know what you think.

  -- KathyS

[ArtVanDelay]

Kathy,

I like your thinking here. I've been doing this for years with great results. Good idea to standardize on one brand and type... Good luck!

*Art*

[Ecohaus · Accepted solution]

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