On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:59:29 -0700 (PDT), Aaron Fude wrote:
Hi,

What are the most economical batteries to use in devices that are
rarely used, such as a label maker (e.g. 15 labels a year). I've
gathered over the years that in items like flashlights it pays to use
better brands, but what about the situation above? Are rechargables a
good idea for that?

Many thanks in advance,

Given the higher cost of rechargables and their self-discharge rate over
time, I would say that common throw-away alkaline batteries would be most
cost-effective in devices that are very rarely used, and they will stay
fresh for several years of non-use. If the device tends to sit unused
for months at a time, I would just use disposable batteries but would
not keep them in the device in case they leak during storage.

Rechargables are a better idea for devices where you have to replace the
batteries often.

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