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    Extra Long Life Batteries

    I got one of those annoying pop-ups yesterday and closed it out of habit, just at the moment when I realized it was for extra long life batteries (energizer I thought) bosting something crazy like 12 year shelf life. But now for the life of me I can't seem to find any on the web.

    Have any of you seen these new batteries? I mean if I can buy a pack of AA that will last 12 years in the package before having to use them, I can see them going into my BOL stockpile. :D
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  • #2
    your best bet is to get NiMH batteries and a solar charger.

    or you could get these: http://survivalchoices.com/pro577155.html


    Don??t be caught with dead batteries ever again! These batteries are a fully reliable power source that waits for your emergency! Stores for up to 20 years prior to activation. Completely waterproof, even in saltwater. Stores at extreme temperatures and humidity. These lightweight batteries contain no toxic chemicals such as mercury, cadmium or lithium. Easy to use??just twist the cap and shake to activate. Eight Batteries.

    Price: $31.99
    Last edited by Christian for Israel; 11-28-2010, 11:35 AM.
    "Make your attacker advance through a wall of bullets. I may get killed with my own gun, but he's gonna have to beat me to death with it, cause it's going to be empty." - Clint Smith

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    • #3
      Thanks Christian!

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      • #4
        Anyone have experiance at using them after years of storage? I've often wondered about them but didnt know. How was their power level after LTS?
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        • #5
          i haven't tried them but as they're unmixed in storage they should last forever.
          "Make your attacker advance through a wall of bullets. I may get killed with my own gun, but he's gonna have to beat me to death with it, cause it's going to be empty." - Clint Smith

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          • #6
            May want to try a few old ones. I remember an old brand of them called "Code Red" IIRC. They used to advertise in ASG in the early 80's. ASG later tested some 8-10 year old ones and they did not work at all. I think they might have been later improved though.

            Some Duracells I bought on clearance in 05-06 were dated through 2012. The big 24 packs of AA's were $3. each so I cleaned them out. They all still work fine. As many as I bought, I'll have them well past 2012
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            • #7
              @ Lowdown thats why i was asking cause I got some them advertised in the American Survival Guide left for a few years across the pond came back and they didnt work at all. they were stored in a closet in a house. Thanks
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              • #8
                Over the last few years I have gradually stocked up with rechargeable NiMH rechargeables. However, I've only just started to use them as you can frequently get deals on AA's or AAA's that make economic sense. But, if or when the time comes, I will have a plentiful supply of the rechargeables. The NiMH's are more desireable than the NiCD's. As for the extra long life batteries, I suspect they are a tad more expensive than most, and once you use them, they're history. NiMH's can be recharged hundreds of times, depending on how you use them, and overall, youi will realize a great savings over time.

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                • #9
                  Speaking of batteries... Here are some questions that I have pondered...

                  1. How do you best store NiMH batteries for LONG TERM? I don't use a lot of batteries in NORMAL times, but I bought a bunch years ago and use my Lacrosse charger to periodically charge them even if they have not been used. But the batteries that are several years old do not hold a charge very well anymore. So how do you keep NiMH batteries for SHTF events that may last longer than a few years?

                  2. My Lacrosse charger has special charge & discharge functions, as well as adjustable charge voltages. What is the best maintenance cycle and how best to charge them?

                  So far I am not too excited about NiMH batteries for a long-term event... Unless I run out and buy a whole bunch of them right as the SHTF...

                  Rmpl
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Rmplstlskn View Post
                    Speaking of batteries... Here are some questions that I have pondered...

                    1. How do you best store NiMH batteries for LONG TERM? I don't use a lot of batteries in NORMAL times, but I bought a bunch years ago and use my Lacrosse charger to periodically charge them even if they have not been used. But the batteries that are several years old do not hold a charge very well anymore. So how do you keep NiMH batteries for SHTF events that may last longer than a few years?
                    From what I read, they are best stored in the freezer. This enables them to keep 90% of their charge up to several months after charging. If charged fully and not used, but stored at room temp, a month later they will have lost about 40% of the charge and will lose up to another 1%/day thereafter. However, they do not have a memory, so they can be topped up. They are not a 'charge and store a ton of them' comodity. Use what you need now and maintain somwhat regular charge on them. As for long term storage, I would imagine the freezer would be the besrt option, but I would go to a battery store or two to seek 'expert' opinion.

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                    • #11
                      Ok so I am looking into getting some LSD NiMH batteries and a charger.

                      What should I look out for?

                      Solar power for charger would be an added bonus.

                      Can any charger work with any brand of rechargeable battery?

                      Recommended stores?
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                      • #12
                        try this one:
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                        http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=solar+nimh+battery+charger&hl=en&prmd=s&resnum=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=14990315931766757961&ei=5O31TKntLIL2swPtrNHiCw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CGAQ8wIwAA#
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                        • #13
                          From what I've read, the best way to store batteries such as NiMH batteries is to place them in the freezer. It might be more practical.

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