batteries

[mel]

how do i look after my spare batteries
keep em warm or cold

[zorro]

do you mean spare rechargeables or AA's you havent used yet?

[mel]

AA i aint used

[Jonola (Jon)]

 Extending battery life

Battery life can be extended by storing the batteries at a low temperature, as in a refrigerator or freezer, because the chemical reactions in the batteries are slower. Such storage can extend the life of alkaline batteries by ~5%; while the charge of rechargeable batteries can be extended from a few days up to several months.In order to reach their maximum voltage, batteries must be returned to room temperature; discharging an alkaline battery at 250 mAh at 0°C is only half as efficient as it is at 20°C. As a result, alkaline battery manufacturers like Duracell do not recommend refrigerating or freezing batteries.

From wikipedia. Personally I just put mine in the cupboard.

[onehorseAl( Al)]

Our local Lidl store has a good offer on batteries,Rapid charger,Mains and incar adapter plus 8 2300mah AA batteries for £13.99.Works well 4 batteries fully charged in 90 mins.
Al

[Al.Thepastfinder, ( Alan )]

hmm is that the one with the intelli charge, which tells you when each one is charged,

[onehorseAl( Al)]

Hi Al,it doesnt mention intelligent charging,but states indicator lights change from red to green and go into retention charging on completion and only suitable for NiMh batteries.
Al 

[Al.Thepastfinder, ( Alan )]

ARRRR THANKLS AL.    sounds like the one i want tpo get my daughter for her birthday,  may get one for me for christmas lol
 cheers now.

[Jonola (Jon)]

I've found an interesting little box for sale that I am going to order. Stops the batteries shorting and discharging.

http://www.buyabattery.co.uk/ansmann-battery-box-holds-up-to-aa-aaa-batteries-p-649.html