Cab2 rechargeable batteries - Again???

I have been using, with good results, the TENERGY rechargeable NIMH 2000 mah low discharge batteries. They are available on the big A.

@Richie C. posted:

I have been using, with good results, the TENERGY rechargeable NIMH 2000 mah low discharge batteries. They are available on the big A.

After researching this topic carefully on the Forum, this is what I bought as well. (Along with the charger.)

One other option that I have started to use are Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.  Li-ion batteries provide 1.5 volts as opposed to 1.2 volts for NiMH and are claimed to maintain their full voltage for more of the life of the charge.  Caution: be careful that you order 1.5 volt and not 3.7 volt batteries - the 3.7 volt batteries tend to be cheaper.

While the Cab 2 seems to work on either 1.2 or 1.5 voltage, the 1.5 volt batteries also come in handy for other devices like LED flashlights that need 1.5 volts to provide the brightest possible light.

The Li-ion rechargeables that i have seen come in two ways: one with a USB-C port right in the battery for direct charging from a USB source while the others use the more conventional separate charging unit that you put the batteries in.

NIMH batteries do not last forever.  I have had three sets of Panasonic enloop NiMH batteries for digital cameras (recommended by camera forums for high drain uses like cameras with flash) for 10 years and they all have gone south now.  Li ion may be a better choice if 10 years is not adequate.

Charlie

@Richie C. posted:

I have been using, with good results, the TENERGY rechargeable NIMH 2000 mah low discharge batteries. They are available on the big A.

Hey Richie,

Heres a HEADS UP for you.  TENERGY now makes a 2700 mah AAA Battery.  It is much stronger & lasts longer!  ................Just saying!!

FREDSTRAINS

@Fredstrains posted:

Hey Richie,

Heres a HEADS UP for you.  TENERGY now makes a 2700 mah AAA Battery.  It is much stronger & lasts longer!  ................Just saying!!

FREDSTRAINS

I still haven't gone through the package of old ones yet, but I'll keep those in mind !

Hi TENERGY now makes a 2700 mah AAA Batteries and there not very expensive!

also this is the best charger for cycling batteries AA n AAA to reset the battery memory!

I've been using the original batteries since I've purchased the Legacy REMOTE WITH NO ISSUES!

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CHARGER!

on amazon.com

Alan

Energizer Power Plus NiMH, 2450 mAh, 1.2v (charge in base)

Energizer Ultimate Lithium, 3000 mAh, 1.5v (requires separate charger)