aemeijers wrote in
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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,

Aaron
Rechargables are generally a bad choice for seldom-used items, since
Murpy's law applies- when you want to use it, the charge will have
leaked down. And if you keep it on a charger all the time without
using it, the batteries die young, not to mention you waste juice.

Life is too short, etc. Buy Duracells or similar name brand, but don't
keep them in the device unless you use it at least weekly or so. (Most
devices have a small draw even when off, and even brand names
sometimes leak when fully flat.)

In my own experience,Duracells LEAK far more often than Everready or Fuji
Novel.(even when -still powering- the unit.)

I will not buy Duracells any more.

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