May 11, 2010

• What type of rechargable batteries do you prefer for a digital camera?

  Michael L asked: I am looking for rechargable batteries for my digital camera and they range in price from $15.00 to $70.00. I have no idea what specifics to look for or what this “mah” means. Can anyone give me some guidance. My camera is a Canon A570IS. I take a lot of pictures with [...]

April 25, 2010

• Do rechargable batteries not work well in some devices?

  bdb4269 asked: I have a few devices that will only work for minutes with rechargeable batteries (charged) in them. But last months with regular 1 use batteries. Do rechargeables not work well in some things? Does it damage batteries if they get charged when not completely empty? Do the chargers tend to go bad (i.e. [...]

• What batteries are best for a digital camera?

  Misty B asked: I just got a digital camera and, as we all know, these **** all the energy right out of your batteries and in a hurry! So, what batteries are best? Do they make special AA batteries specifically for high powered devices … or are rechargables best? Or … what?

April 22, 2010

• Why do batteries on Mac computers last much longer than all others?

  charlesmansur asked: I’ve never seen a laptop that can hold a charge for more than 2 hours. Mac users tell me their lap top batteries go on all day on 1 charge.

March 20, 2010

• What causes draining batteries w/in couple hrs and electrical going haywire?

  Lisa L asked: Have a 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Diesel. Will not start, charged batteries, changed starter. Batteries stay charged for a couple hrs and when i turn the key the cylenoid is trying to engage and the electrical goes haywire. Anyone have any suggestions what I could search next?

March 12, 2010

• What is the best brand of rechargeable batteries?

  GTgamer asked: I got the Wii on launch and already my batteries are getting low. Instead of going to the store to buy another set of batteries I’ve finally decided to get rechargeable AA batteries. Can someone enlighten me about the differnet kinds of rechargeable AA batteries and the best brand that will provide the [...]

February 21, 2010

• batteries?

  Ahson K asked: how do you make a shocking pen and is there a way to zap people with AA or AAA batteries

February 16, 2010

• What batteries work good with digital cameras?

  Amy asked: I’m thinking of getting a Nikon Coolpix S230 for my birthday and was wondering what batteries work well with cameras. My family recently got a camera and the batteries would always die after one shot. So can you help me find batteries for my camera? I prefer rechargeable ones, so can you also [...]

February 11, 2010

• What kind of double AA batteries should i buy that will last the longest for my digital camera?

  Kai asked: My older digital camera, a Fuji FinePix Reuires 2 double AA batteries to function and take pictures. Over the years i have tried numerous different brands such as Energizer, Duracell, Sunbeam, Fidelity & Panasonic’s AA alkline & lithium batteries for this camera. They all seem to runout/expire very quickly. What should i try [...]

February 1, 2010

• Should drivers of older cars charge their batteries in the winter?

  winback asked: I’ve noticed that many hardware stores sell batteries that can trickle charge your car’s battery through the cigarette lighter overnight. Many boxes seem to advertise that it will keep your battery at the “ideal starting temperature”. Are they referring to keeping your car battery warm overnight? Or something else? I’m a rookie, any [...]

January 26, 2010

• What kind of Batteries should you use for a Cyber Shot DSC S700 Digital Camera?

  jouri21 asked: I just got one today and it came with 2 Sony AA batteries but the batteries only lasted for a few good long hours. Then I tried to use some batteries that I bought a cheap dollar store and the batteries only lasted a few minutes and when I tried to take certain [...]

January 18, 2010

• What are the best type of batteries for a digital camera?

  G5433 asked: i have a kodak easyshare cx7300 3.1mega pixiles i normally buy the energizer lithium batteries iwas just wondering if rechargable batteries will last longer on there charge than the lithium batteries. or what type of battery last the longest?

January 12, 2010

• Where can I find rechargeable batteries and the charging unit?

  kds-nj asked: I recently had a baby and am now using batteries for his swing and bouncer like they are going out of style. Where can I find a charging unit and rechargeable batteries for size C and D? Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot??? Investing in this has to save a little more money than constantly [...]

January 7, 2010

• What kind of rechargeable batteries are good for my camera?

  Andrew asked: I have a Kodak Easyshare camera. I’ve been using the rechargeable battery back that came with it but that recently died. I’m using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries now and I’m wondering if they will clash with the docking station I put the camera on. Of course Kodak’s website says to use their products… but [...]

January 1, 2010

• Batteries?

  Darkness asked: What exactly is the white powdery residue that is on expired batteries when left in the battery chamber for too long?

December 31, 2009

• How often do you change the batteries in your smoke detectors?

  Eisweino asked: Every time we begin and end Daylight Savings Time, as the battery manufacturers would like you to think is necessary, even though those batteries last 2 years and more? Even though the detectors have ways to test battery viability? Do you recycle those batteries and their toxic components? How many tons of heavy [...]

November 23, 2009

• How many car batteries would it take to produce 4kW of electricity for 14 hours?

  . asked: I am wanting to get a battery backup system for my house at night time. The batteries will be recharged by solar panels during the day.

November 19, 2009

• How long should batteries last in a Cannon 590is?

  curlycuejoyce asked: I bought a Cannon 590is and am having a lousy time because of the battery life. Even with new alkaline batteries, they don’t last to long. I returned the camera until I find out if this a common problem, and if a set of NiMH batteries will do the trick. Has any else [...]

November 17, 2009

• Can massive feedback cause the batteries in a wireless microphone to stop working?

  Poochieattack asked: Recently I was doing a show for my school and massive feedback occurred. Next thing you know the mic stopped working because the batteries didn’t work. The batteries were brand new at the beginning of the show. The broken batteries were replaced, and the mic worked again. All other mics worked fine with [...]

October 29, 2009

• What is the best way to solder NiMH batteries together?

  Dub asked: I am trying to solder 4 1.2V NiMH batteries together end to end to make a battery stick. What is the best way to do this? I tried melting the solder with the soldering iron on one battery and then trying to jam the other battery on real quick, but this was a [...]