March 5, 2010
- Is it possible to use regular Alkaline batteries in a digitial camera?
Ashley asked: I have a Kodak EasyShare, and the battery life on it *****. It came with a battery pack, but it died within a matter of two days, and then I bought lithium batteries, which weren’t much better. I have about a million regular AA batteries sitting around my house, and they fit the [...]
February 27, 2010
- How do you correctly dispose of alkaline double A batteries?
hohohoho asked: I have many alkaline batteries needing to be correctly disposed of, but I don’t know how to correctly dispose of them.
February 16, 2010
- Why are there batteries called Alkaline batteries?
eschroeder12 asked: If a battery is full of acid, then what is an alkaline battery, since alkaline is a base which neutralizes acid?
- Why can alkaline batteries might exploded if recharged ?
superdudexps13 asked: why can they explode when recharged . don’t say they are not rechargeable. i want to know what happens in a alkaline battery is that not rechageable when recharged.
February 10, 2010
- How do Alkaline batteries work?
Wolverine asked: can somebody please explain how the alkaline batteries work and the chemistry in them? I have read over alot of text and still do not get it.
January 29, 2010
- Why must I use alkaline batteries (instead of rechargable) in my new guitar amp?
none asked: I bought a portable guitar amp that runs on batteries, but the manual says to use only alkaline batteries. Why would it matter? Why cant I use rechargable batteries?
January 10, 2010
- Why do alkaline batteries sometimes leak a strange liquid?
InterlinkKnight asked: I search and read a lot about this issue but I don’t find a real explanation for the reason of this. I’m talking about regular batteries (AA, AAA…) I want to know why it happens and how to prevent to happen? My first guess is that when the battery is too old, some [...]
January 8, 2010
- Can I use rechargable batteries with regular alkaline batteries?
Scott asked: I need 6 AA’s but I only have 3 alkaline and 3 rechargable batteries, is it OK to use them both in the same electronic device?
January 7, 2010
- Why don’t alkaline batteries work as well in the cold?
leishareed83 asked: I work with a hotel in upstate New York. Our rooms are outdoor-entry, and our locking mechanisms run on alkaline batteries. When the weather is cold the doors don’t work as well. Why don’t alkaline batteries work as well in the cold as they do in warmer weather?
January 6, 2010
- where to dispose of used alkaline batteries?
ddmd’sdaddy asked: Have several alkaline batteries of the c,d,9volt, and n size as well as aaa & aa size where can I safely dispose of them in my local area? Seems that the place where purchased should know answer or provide a bucket or small canister for customers, that way they could be picked up [...]
December 15, 2009
- Is it ok to use a Ni-Cd charger or Ni-MH charger to charge alkaline batteries?
I Lost My Nickname! asked: Is it ok to use a Ni-Cd charger or Ni-MH charger to charge alkaline batteries?
December 6, 2009
- What would happen if you used Alkaline batteries in a digital camera when it says to use lithium? ?
Just Some chic asked: I’ve never noticed in any of my other camera’s if it said not to and I’ve been using plain old alkaline forever. Will it ruin the camera?
November 26, 2009
- difference between alkaline batteries and oxide batteries?
Rosina asked: I have bought indoor christmas lights and have a christmas tree, both are led and have oxide batteries, if these eventually run out can I put alkaline batteries in the casing ?
October 15, 2009
- Can I put “rechargeable alkaline” batteries in a charger that only says “Ni-Cd/Ni-MH”?
David asked: In other words, is there a fundamental difference in how rechargeable alkaline batteries are recharged compared to nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal-hydride? Or can I use this Ni-Cd/Ni-MH charger for these Rayovac Renewal rechargeable alkaline batteries just fine? Thanks!
September 2, 2009
- Is it safe to throw ordinary alkaline batteries in the trash?
atomicdoug171 asked: Previously I was told to recycle alkaline batteries (ie duracell, energizer etc) but now the places that take batteries will only take rechargeables like NiCads and Li-ions. So, is it safe to just throw away standard DuraCell batteries? What is in them that is toxic?
August 29, 2009
- Is it environmentally friendly to throw recently manufactured alkaline batteries into the trash?
nejere asked: I was told that, although once harmful, many of the dangerous and poisonous chemicals have been changed to new materials, so that it is now safe to throw your typical disposable, alkaline batteries into the regular trash. Is this true?
August 28, 2009
- Why do toy manufacturers recommend alkaline batteries over rechargeable batteries?
sun&smiles asked: It seems that all toy manufacturers that sell electronic toys recommend alkaline over rechargeable batteries. Why? Is there a performance difference? I want to use rechargeable batteries because they are economical and are good for the environment.
August 12, 2009
- Can I use NiMH batteries in place of alkaline batteries? Not familiar with the differences?
florence t asked: I bought a digital camera that comes with AAA alkaline batteries. I want to get some rechargeable batteries. The pack that was avaliable are the NiMH AAA. Will these work?
August 1, 2009
- Is it ok to use alkaline batteries in a bass guitar?
Bambamthebassist asked: I have a schecter stiletto studio 5 string bass that uses two 9v batteries. I was wondering if it would be ok to use alkaline batteries in it
July 29, 2009
- Is there a good way to dispose of old alkaline batteries?
mickpolaris asked: Can alkaline batteries be recycled, or do they pollute the ground every time you throw them out?