ShutterPal wrote: I have recharables that I've had for nearly 6 years and they still work and hold a charge. I don't think the charge is as strong, but hey they still work.
Ozzie_Traveller wrote: G'day Roy+ team
I have used NiCad batteries since the 1960s and NiMh since the 1980s
Recently the last of 4-original "AA" NiMh batteries from Radio Shack, bought with their charger in 1986 finally died - used constantly over 30 years in a small torch that used 4-AA batteries, and recharged regularly over the years
Roy - to answer your main Q ... will (your) batteries still hold their charge ... 'no' mate - after 18 months of non-use, just about all rechargeables will have faded
I would suggest that you find a good AA recharger, one that has some 'smarts' to regulate the charge rate and give the old batteries a try. As said above, the 'Eneloop' batteries probably have the best reputation these days (with Ever-ready Energizers the poorest reputation) and it is quite likely that you can pick up a charger + 4-AA batteries at the same time & for a reasonable price
Hope this helps
Phil from the great land Downunder
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Tristan R wrote: What's funny is I originally read your message and thought you had batteries from the 1960s that you were still using today! ha ha ha
Ozzie_Traveller wrote: My NiCads were both wet-cell units as used in the flashguns....
Chris Briggs wrote: Speaking of rechargeable batteries, when you store your batteries, are you storing them at a full charge? If so, how often will you charge them when not in use?
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