Can I use 1.2 V rechargeable batteries?
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Can I use 1.2 V rechargeable batteries?
Yes, most definitely. Using 1.2 V rechargeable batteries will have no effect on the use of the equipment. In fact an alkaline battery only benefits from 1.5 V voltage at the beginning of its discharge. Then, it drops constantly to well below 1.2 V.
What is the difference between 1.2 V and 1.5 V rechargeable batteries?
The main difference is that an alkaline battery starts at 1.5 volts and gradually drops to less than 1.0 volts. NiMH batteries stay at about 1.2 volts for most of their discharge cycle. Once alkaline batteries discharge to 50% capacity, it will usually be delivering a lower voltage than a NiMH battery.
Are 1.2 V batteries good?
Your 1.2V rechargeable battery should work perfectly well. An alkaline battery starts of with a terminal voltage somewhere between 1.5 – 1.6 Vdc which decays as the battery is discharged. End of life is a terminal voltage somewhere between 0.7 – 1.0 Vdc (depends on the equipment using the battery).
Are all NiMH batteries rechargeable?
They are typically used as a substitute for similarly shaped non-rechargeable alkaline batteries, as they feature a slightly lower but generally compatible cell voltage, and are less prone to leaking and explosion….Nickel–metal hydride battery.
| Modern NiMH rechargeable cells | |
|---|---|
| Specific energy | 60–120 W·h/kg |
| Charge/discharge efficiency | 66%–92% |
Are all rechargeable batteries NiMH?
Just about all rechargeable AA and AAA batteries use NiMH because of its large capacity, and LSD batteries are the best because they hold the charge for longer when your device is not in use. Battery capacity is measured in milliamp hours (mAh).
Are all AA rechargeable batteries 1.2 V?
I have noticed that AA (or AAA in that case) rechargeable batteries are always of nominal 1.2V while non-rechargeable have nominal voltage of 1.5V. This works just fine in some cases, e.g. when the voltage requirement refers to just one battery and to a not really demanding load such as a tungsten lamp.
Can you use regular batteries instead of NiMH batteries?
When standard cell types such as AA, AAA PP3 (9V “transistor battery) and similar are used, the use of non-rechargeable batteries rather than rechargeable ones will almost never damage equipment. Essentially never in normal situations.
Is NiMH the same as lithium?
Size: Lithium cells are lighter and smaller than Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) cells, however lithium cells only have an average of 1500mAh compared to the 2200 mAH average of NiMH cells.
