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BATTERY TYPES GUIDE
There are two main groups of batteries, primary (non-rechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable). The table below shows some of their most
common features and properties:
TYPICAL
FEATURES
Carbon Zinc,
Battery Labelling
Battery Class
Nominal Voltage
Available Sizes
Cost Factor
Suffer from Memory
Effect problem?
Suitable for use
with devices of
"Usage-frequency"
Suitable for use
with devices of
Remote controls
"Drain Rate"
Supported By
REZAP® RBC883
Standard
Cycle Life
Cycle Life under
Not Supported Up to 15
REZAP® RBC883
Table 1: Domestic Battery types with some of their common properties.
Carbon Alkaline
Alkaline
Heavy Duty,
General
purpose
Primary Primary
1.5V 1.5V
AAAA, AAA, AA, C, D, N, 9V, 6V Dolphin/Lantern, Prismatic
$ $$
No No
Occasional
Low Drain
Examples: General light-duty electronic devices, Motorised
toys, Radios and MP3 players ... (This group of
& Torches ... batteries are not suitable for use with applications
as listed under the "High Drain" column).
No Yes
1 1
COMMONLY USED DOMESTIC BATTERIES
Titanium RAM
Titanium Rechargeable
Alkaline
Manganese
Primary Secondary Secondary
1.5V 1.5V
$$$ $$$
No No
Moderate
Moderate to High Drain
Examples:
Yes Yes
1 Up to 25
Up to 15 Up to 30 Up to 1000
NiCd ReZAP®
Nickel Nickel Metal
Cadmium Hydride
NiCd NiMH
Secondary
1.2V 1.2V
$$$ $$$
Yes No
Digital Cameras, Discman, Walkman,
Heavy-duty motorised devices (Also support
most applications as listed under Alkaline
Yes Yes
Up to 600 Up to 500
Up to 1000
NiMH Lithium
Nickel Metal Lithium
Hydride Li
NiMH
Secondary Primary
1.2V 1.5V, 3V, 6V
$$$$ $$$$$
No No
Frequent
High Drain
Examples:
batteries).
Yes No
Up to 500 1
Up to 1000 Not Supported