RECHARGEABLE USING TIPS
Rechargeables
Tips #1
Energy Demand VS Batteries
Choosing the appropriate type of batteries requires knowledge of the device’s energy demand. In general, higher drain devices have to operate with higher voltage batteries.
NiMH Batteries
Provides electronic devices with longest service time and can be recharged up to 1,000 cycles, making it more cost effective than alkaline and zinc carbon batteries.
Alkaline Batteries
Best suited for electronic devices of medium energy demand.
Carbon Zinc Batteries
Suited for devices of a very low energy demand.
Choosing the appropriate type of batteries requires knowledge of the device’s energy demand. In general, higher drain devices have to operate with higher voltage batteries.
NiMH Batteries
Provides electronic devices with longest service time and can be recharged up to 1,000 cycles, making it more cost effective than alkaline and zinc carbon batteries.
Alkaline Batteries
Best suited for electronic devices of medium energy demand.
Carbon Zinc Batteries
Suited for devices of a very low energy demand.
| Energy Demand | Electronic Devices | Suitable batteries |
|---|---|---|
| High | Digital Cameras | NiMH batteries |
| High | Portable televisions, MP3 players, PDAs, Handheld game consoles | NiMH batteries |
| Medium to High | Portable recorders, MP3 players, Torches | Alkaline batteries |
| Low | Clock radios, Remote controls, Smoke alarms | Carbon Zinc batteries |
Tips #2
Ready to Use
Traditional rechargeable batteries start losing their charge after one week of storage, and require to be recharged before use. The new generation of GP Rechargeable batteries has a well-improved storage performance and lower self-discharge rate. When delivered out of the factory, the batteries are pre-charged and ready for use upon purchase.
Traditional rechargeable batteries start losing their charge after one week of storage, and require to be recharged before use. The new generation of GP Rechargeable batteries has a well-improved storage performance and lower self-discharge rate. When delivered out of the factory, the batteries are pre-charged and ready for use upon purchase.
Tips #3
Battery Cycle Life
A battery cycle life is defined as the number of complete charge/discharge cycles a battery can perform before its nominal capacity falls below a certain level of its initial rated capacity. In general, if its capacity level decreases to 60% - 80% of its nominal capacity, the battery’s cycle life has ended. This level varies under different charge/discharge situations. GP Rechargeable NiMH Batteries provide electronic devices with the longest service time and can be recharged up to 1,000 cycles, offering the lowest average energy cost as compared with alkaline and zinc carbon batteries.
A battery cycle life is defined as the number of complete charge/discharge cycles a battery can perform before its nominal capacity falls below a certain level of its initial rated capacity. In general, if its capacity level decreases to 60% - 80% of its nominal capacity, the battery’s cycle life has ended. This level varies under different charge/discharge situations. GP Rechargeable NiMH Batteries provide electronic devices with the longest service time and can be recharged up to 1,000 cycles, offering the lowest average energy cost as compared with alkaline and zinc carbon batteries.
Tips #4
Low Self-discharge
In the past, the ability of NiMH rechargeable batteries to hold their charge after been removed from their charger was quite low. On average, 15% to 20% of their charge is lost in each consecutive month while being stored in room temperature. With improved storage technology, GP rechargeable NiMH batteries can retain up to 85% of their capacity after a year of storage and are ready for use even over an extended period of time.
In the past, the ability of NiMH rechargeable batteries to hold their charge after been removed from their charger was quite low. On average, 15% to 20% of their charge is lost in each consecutive month while being stored in room temperature. With improved storage technology, GP rechargeable NiMH batteries can retain up to 85% of their capacity after a year of storage and are ready for use even over an extended period of time.
Tips #5
Batteries for Digital Flash
Photographers like powerful flashes that recharge fast. To meet their needs, high capacity NiMH batteries, like GP Application Packing Concept- Digital Camera & Flash Batteries and GP Rechargeable 2700 Series are formulated for powering high drain devices such as camera flashes. With the capacity of 2600mAh, the performance of your flashes can last longer; and recharge time will be faster.
Photographers like powerful flashes that recharge fast. To meet their needs, high capacity NiMH batteries, like GP Application Packing Concept- Digital Camera & Flash Batteries and GP Rechargeable 2700 Series are formulated for powering high drain devices such as camera flashes. With the capacity of 2600mAh, the performance of your flashes can last longer; and recharge time will be faster.
Tips #6
GP ReCkyo+ - Stay Green
GP ReCyko+ is the most ideal battery for staying green. Pre-charged before use and staying charged for over one year while not in use, GP ReCyko+ can be used in many devices, including toys, flashlights, microphones, radios and game controllers etc. They are more powerful than regular alkaline batteries and can be recharged over 1,000 times. By using GP ReCyko+, we can save money and be environmentally friendly!
GP ReCyko+ is the most ideal battery for staying green. Pre-charged before use and staying charged for over one year while not in use, GP ReCyko+ can be used in many devices, including toys, flashlights, microphones, radios and game controllers etc. They are more powerful than regular alkaline batteries and can be recharged over 1,000 times. By using GP ReCyko+, we can save money and be environmentally friendly!
Tips #7
Handling Charged & Uncharged Batteries
You may have many batteries lying around, and often get confused as to which can be used when they are mixed together. It is not suggested to use batteries with different capacities together as it will affect the performance and condition of your devices. The easiest way to eliminate this confusion is to organize batteries in a systematic way. Keep charged and uncharged batteries in separate containers or boxes. This will not only help you pick the right batteries, but also help extend the life span of your batteries and electronic devices.
You may have many batteries lying around, and often get confused as to which can be used when they are mixed together. It is not suggested to use batteries with different capacities together as it will affect the performance and condition of your devices. The easiest way to eliminate this confusion is to organize batteries in a systematic way. Keep charged and uncharged batteries in separate containers or boxes. This will not only help you pick the right batteries, but also help extend the life span of your batteries and electronic devices.
Tips #8
GP ReCyko+ - Cost Saving
GP ReCyko+ is a high performance rechargeable battery; the average price per battery is HKD$24.50 while an alkaline battery normally sells at HKD $4.00 per piece. Each GP ReCyko+ can be re-charged up to 1000 times, which is equivalent to costing HKD $0.0245 per use. In total, customers can save HKD$7,952 if two pieces of GP ReCyko+ is fully utilized for 1000 times.
GP ReCyko+ is a high performance rechargeable battery; the average price per battery is HKD$24.50 while an alkaline battery normally sells at HKD $4.00 per piece. Each GP ReCyko+ can be re-charged up to 1000 times, which is equivalent to costing HKD $0.0245 per use. In total, customers can save HKD$7,952 if two pieces of GP ReCyko+ is fully utilized for 1000 times.
Tips #9
Cost Saving & Eco-friendly
People may have the notion that rechargeable batteries are not cost effective as they cost more than alkaline batteries and requires a charger which is also an additional cost. However, they can be recharged up to 1,000 times, which make them a better valuable choice in the long run. Rechargeable batteries are also better for the environment as they do not contain toxic chemicals like cadmium and mercury.
People may have the notion that rechargeable batteries are not cost effective as they cost more than alkaline batteries and requires a charger which is also an additional cost. However, they can be recharged up to 1,000 times, which make them a better valuable choice in the long run. Rechargeable batteries are also better for the environment as they do not contain toxic chemicals like cadmium and mercury.
Tips #10
Charging & Discharging Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable batteries are affected by:
1) Charging:
Rechargeable batteries are affected by:
1) Charging:
- Choose a smart charger that can automatically shut off under different conditions (e.g. when batteries are fully charged or overheated). In general, low rate chargers extend a battery’s service life as compared to rapid chargers.
- Depth of discharge (DOD) affects the service life of batteries significantly: a higher DOD corresponds to a shorter battery service life. Avoid over-discharging batteries to extremely low voltage. Depending on the discharge voltage, the acceptable terminal voltage ranges from 0.8V to 1.0V.
- Leaving batteries inside a device for a long time can result in over-discharging if all discharge currents are not stopped (e.g. standby current).
- Mixing old and new batteries of different capacities, chemical structures and charge statuses may cause over-discharging or even reverse charging.
Tips #11
Rapid Charger VS Slow Charger
Both rapid charger and slow charger have their own merits, depending on your purpose and budget concern. Rapid chargers take a shorter time to reach a full charge and are more sophisticated in design, thus are more expensive than slow chargers. As overcharging can damage NiMH batteries, rapid chargers are usually equipped with multiple safety systems to avoid overcharging, such as voltage and temperature status monitors, which also lead to higher prices. Therefore, if charge time is not a primary concern, slow chargers are a more economical choice both in terms of budget and cycle life. However, if speed in recharging batteries is called for such as radio controlled cars or digital cameras, rapid chargers are worth investing in to ensure stable energy supply.
Both rapid charger and slow charger have their own merits, depending on your purpose and budget concern. Rapid chargers take a shorter time to reach a full charge and are more sophisticated in design, thus are more expensive than slow chargers. As overcharging can damage NiMH batteries, rapid chargers are usually equipped with multiple safety systems to avoid overcharging, such as voltage and temperature status monitors, which also lead to higher prices. Therefore, if charge time is not a primary concern, slow chargers are a more economical choice both in terms of budget and cycle life. However, if speed in recharging batteries is called for such as radio controlled cars or digital cameras, rapid chargers are worth investing in to ensure stable energy supply.
Tips #12
Proper Battery Charging
Want to know more about proper battery charging? Here are some tips:-
Want to know more about proper battery charging? Here are some tips:-
- Do not charge other types of batteries such as alkaline, carbon zinc, lithium etc. that are not specified in the user manual as they may leak or burst, causing personal injury and damage.
- Do not charge batteries of different residual capacities at the same time (e.g. fully discharged batteries and partially discharged batteries) unless if the charger is equipped with individual charging channels.
- Do not mix batteries of different types (e.g. NiMH, NiCd, alkaline, etc.) and capacities (e.g. 1300mAh and 1800mAh) while using them in the electronic devices.
Tips #13
Short Circuiting
Short circuiting occurs when the polarities of a battery are in contact with electrically-conductive materials, such as keys and clips. It can cause a battery’s temperature and internal pressure to rise, resulting leakage. To avoid short circuiting, do not place charged and non-packaged batteries together with conductive materials.
Short circuiting occurs when the polarities of a battery are in contact with electrically-conductive materials, such as keys and clips. It can cause a battery’s temperature and internal pressure to rise, resulting leakage. To avoid short circuiting, do not place charged and non-packaged batteries together with conductive materials.
Tips #14
Smart Energy – Alkaline Replacement
Rechargeable batteries are believed to be expensive. However, they can be recharged and reused up to hundreds of times! GP Smart Energy is the best choice for saving money in the long run. The Smart Energy series is ideal for light household devices, such as alarm clocks, kitchen clocks, radios, doorbells etc. They are ready for use upon purchase and are environmentally friendly as they can be recharged up to 300 times.
Rechargeable batteries are believed to be expensive. However, they can be recharged and reused up to hundreds of times! GP Smart Energy is the best choice for saving money in the long run. The Smart Energy series is ideal for light household devices, such as alarm clocks, kitchen clocks, radios, doorbells etc. They are ready for use upon purchase and are environmentally friendly as they can be recharged up to 300 times.
Tips #15
Disposing Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable batteries can be found in everyday household items, including electronic toys, alarm clocks, digital cameras, flashes etc. As they may contain lead and cadmium, both toxic materials, you should identify the type of battery you have to ensure you dispose of batteries in the appropriate way. More about rechargeable battery recycling programme and collection point, please visit: https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en/workplace/rechargebattery_intro.htm
Rechargeable batteries can be found in everyday household items, including electronic toys, alarm clocks, digital cameras, flashes etc. As they may contain lead and cadmium, both toxic materials, you should identify the type of battery you have to ensure you dispose of batteries in the appropriate way. More about rechargeable battery recycling programme and collection point, please visit: https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en/workplace/rechargebattery_intro.htm
Tips #16
Substitute of Primary Batteries
Under most circumstances, NiMH batteries can fully replace primary batteries, especially for high drain electronic devices. An alkaline battery’s nominal voltage is 1.5V; however once it starts to discharge, its voltage will decline. Throughout the entire discharging process, an alkaline battery’s average output is 1.2V, similar to the output of a NiMH battery. The major difference is that an alkaline battery’s output begins at 1.5V and ends below 1.0V, while NiMH batteries generally maintain an average output of 1.2V.
Under most circumstances, NiMH batteries can fully replace primary batteries, especially for high drain electronic devices. An alkaline battery’s nominal voltage is 1.5V; however once it starts to discharge, its voltage will decline. Throughout the entire discharging process, an alkaline battery’s average output is 1.2V, similar to the output of a NiMH battery. The major difference is that an alkaline battery’s output begins at 1.5V and ends below 1.0V, while NiMH batteries generally maintain an average output of 1.2V.
