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Default Cheap alternative to Duracell AA batteries



"Mike Tomlinson" wrote in message ...

En el artículo , Bertie Doe
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1. They are slightly overlong (maybe half mm) and require a lot of force
to
close the snap-shut cap.


I think this is deliberate, it's to stop you using rechargeables in
appliances designed for standard high-drain AAs. If you have to force
anything, it's a hint that there's something not right.


You may be correct, I've got two disposable and two 7day rechargeables (now
dead) that need to be re-cycled. I've also got two Energizers. The latter is
fully discharged, so therefore safe to use with micrometer.

'Performance' disposable (99p Shop) = 50.00mm
'Energizer' re-chargeable = 50.10mm
7Day Shop re-chargeable = 50.30mm

As you say, the rechargeables do seem a touch longer. Let's hope the newly
ordered 'Eneloop' are closer to 50.10 and won't strain cap on the Braun.