Hi Steve,
The best way to test rechargeable batteries is to get some and see if they perform to your expectations, but be careful about using them in flashlights. Rechargeable batteries are typically slightly larger in diameter and may not fit well (without removing the PVC wrapping) in flashlights that have very tight tolerances. The batteries that are well suited for flashlights that are used occasionally are the ULSD units that retain their charge longer for devices that are not used frequently, but are only available in AAA and AAA at this time.
The chargers are easy, we have many to choose from that will work well and charge the number of batteries that you mention.
If you are looking for a specific recommendation I would suggest that you get a ten cell charger and some AA and AAA ULSD batteries (the light green units) and a couple sets of the battery adapters to see if you like the battery performance in the devices that you mention. I think that you will. Getting D cells is not needed and is much more expensive since the batteries also need a charger that will accommodate the larger size.
Sincerely,
Curtis
From: Steve
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 2:47 AM
To: curtis@greenbatteries.com
Subject: Looking for advise
I would like to test rechargeable batteries that we use to see if we can convert over to this versus disposables
If this works for us, we would be looking for the following:
80-100 AAA, for handheld recorders, and ability to charge 8-10 at a time.
60 AA, for small flashlights, and ability to charge 6-8 at a time.
40 D for 3 cell maglites, and ability to charge 4 at a time.
Please give me your best recommendations, costs involved, and how can I go about testing them?
Thanks,
Steve McKee
ServiceMaster
by Greenbatteries.com - Responsible Renewable Energy
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