Why choose Ansmann NiMh rechargeable batteries?

Ansmann NiMh batteries are designed for use in modern high drain digital devices such as digital cameras, portable music equipment, flashlights and torches. Recently launching their new range of high capacity NiMh batteries, Ansmann NiMh combine excellent performance with outstanding quality. Great care has been taken to ensure the long-term stability of the batteries remains across their lifetime so you can always depend on your Ansmann batteries.

Rechargeable NiMh batteries are designed to replace standard non rechargeable batteries such as Alkaline and Zinc Chloride technologies. Devices that use 1.5V non-rechargeable technology can also run from 1.2V rechargeable NiMh technology and in many cases major benefits can be gained from switching to rechargeable technology.

These benefits from using rechargeable technology are great not just for the environment but your pocket too! Take an example of use of AA batteries in a digital camera; As many of you will know modern digital cameras can go through normal disposable Alkaline batteries very quickly meaning that you will have to buy replacement batteries constantly to keep your camera going.This is not only damaging to your pocket but to the environment too, causing many tons of unnecessary waste. One NiMh AA battery weighs 30g, considering this can be recharged in excess of 500 times, this equates to 12.5Kg of waste produced by 500

disposable batteries; just taking this statistic into account, the benefits to the environment are obvious. NiMh batteries can last up to 4 times longer than standard Alkaline batteries in high drain electronic devices such as digital cameras per charge. Couple this with the fact that NiMh batteries can be recharged in excess of 500 times before they need replacing; the benefits of using rechargeable technology are all the greater.

One report suggests that savings of up to £650 per year could be made by replacing Alkaline with NiMh in your digital camera.

Key Points

• Rechargeable NiMh batteries are best suited for use with high drain frequent use devices such as digital cameras and portable music players such as CD and MP3 players.
• Replacing your existing non-rechargeable batteries with rechargeable batteries benefits both you and the environment.
• Rechargeable NiMh batteries do have a high self discharge rate; this means that when the batteries are left unused their voltage will reduce meaning they are not suited to devices which may sit for a long time between uses such as remote controls and devices running at low drain current such as clocks.
• It is important to get the most out of your batteries that you have a good quality charger, this will maintain the batteries better and mean you will get the most from them. Check out our Ansmann Charger section for more information.