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Moonrays 97126 Rechargeable NiCd AAA Batteries for Solar Powered Units, AAA, 4 Pack

Moonrays 97126 Rechargeable NiCd AAA Batteries for Solar Powered Units, AAA, 4 Pack
From Coleman Cable

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Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #4709 in Home Improvement
  • Size: 4 Pack
  • Color: AAA
  • Brand: Coleman Cable
  • Model: 97126
  • Number of items: 4

Features

  • Easy to install
  • Durable construction
  • Long-lasting unit
  • Great for outdoor use

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
CCI Moonrays 97126 Rechargeable NiCd AAA Batteries for Solar Powered Units, 4-Pack, AAA. Designed especially for solar lights. This pack included 4-Piece of 350 mAh AAA NiCd batteries.


Customer Reviews

Excellent!!!!5
The batteries came quickly, that is within the time frame projected, and they work and are still working with the solar powered units we bought them for. The originals, that came with the solar powered units either didn't work from the start or within a week they no longer would work, not holding a charge. These batteries have now been in a month and they are still working, working, and working! Thanks!

Don't bother with this outdated product1
There is simply no reason why anyone should buy those NiCd (Nickel Cadmium) rechargeable cells for solar rechargeable light applications. For similar price, you can find NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) cells such as the Rayovac Rechargeable AAA, which offer the following advantages:

- Higher capacity: NiMH AAA cells are typically 800-1000mAh, compared of just 350mAh for those NiCd cells.
- No memory effect: NiMH cells are less likely to suffer from reduced capacity when they are partially charged and discharged (such as in a solar light application).
- Environmentally Friendly: NiMH cells do not contain Cadmium, a highly toxic heavy metal. Expired NiCd cells must be disposed in special battery recycle bins, but most people don't bother to do that. So those cells end up buried in landfill or, worse yet, incinerated. (*)

The only advantage NiCd cell has over NiMH is lower internal resistance, which allows it to provide very high peak current in short bursts. That's why NiCd cells are still used in cordless power tools and RC race cars. But in the case of solar rechargeable lights, the battery current is delievered slowly over 8-12 hours. So NiMH cells, with much higher capacity, are far superior as replacement batteries.

(*)FOOTNOTE:
As of Sep 2008, imports of NiCd rechargeable batteries were banned for all EU countries (thanks to a 2006 Battery Directive). Prices of NiCd cells plummeted as a result. It is sad to see that the U.S. is now being used as the largest dumping ground (literally) for those outdated products.

Beauty5

This product works extremely well, it has helped to restore the beauty of my solar lights. Would recommend this brand 100% to anyone.