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Questions: Q: What does Ni-CD and Ni-MH mean? Q: How do I dispose of rechargeable batteries? Q: Do I need a new charger to upgrade to Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries if I have a charger for Nickel Cadmium? Q: What is Memory Effect? Q: What is the difference between Nickel-Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium batteries? Q: What is Eneloop?
Answers: Q: What does Ni-CD and Ni-MH mean? A: Ni-CD stands for Nickel Cadmium, Ni-MH stands for Nickel-Metal Hydride. Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries have no Cadmium added. Cadmium is hazardous to the environment. Q: How do I dispose of rechargeable batteries? A: Nickel Cadmium batteries must be recycled. Call 1-800-8-BATTERY or visit www.rbrc.com too find the recycling centers or participating national retailers. There are currently no restrictions on the disposal of Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) recycles the following portable rechargeable battery chemistries: - Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
- Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
- Lithium Ion (Li-ion)
- Small Sealed Lead (Pb)*
* weighing less than 2 lbs./1 kg. These batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys. Q: Do I need a new charger to upgrade to Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries if I have a charger for Nickel Cadmium? A: No, however if using a Nickel Cadmium charger to charge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, charging should be monitored to avoid overcharging. Q: What is Memory Effect? A: Memory Effect on a battery is the loss off run time per charge over the life of the battery. To avoid Memory Effect and attain maximum performance discharge battery completely each use. Nickel-Metal Hydride has no Memory Effect and can be charged or topped-off at any time without affecting battery life. Q: What is the difference between Nickel-Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium batteries? A: Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries provide up to 200% more power than Nickel Cadmium (Ni-CD) rechargeable batteries, will significantly outperform alkaline batteries, in most digital applications and will greatly outperform Ni-CD batteries in high-drain applications. Ni-MH batteries have a rechargeable life of up to 1000 cycles, 25% more than Ni-CD. Ni-MH batteries have no Cadmium added. Cadmium is hazardous to the environment. Q: What is Eneloop? Very economical batteries that can be reused approximately 1,000 times You can recharge them approximately 1,000 times and the per-unit cost is approximately 4 JPY.In addition, end-of-life eneloop batteries can be recycled and they are thus really environmentally friendly next-generation batteries |
