NiMH Batteries, Recharged

So how much are you going to squander on batteries this Christmas? Tis the season to needlessly throw out way too many dollars on disposable technology. There’s a better way, of course. NiMH rechargeable batteries might be a bit pricey up front, but they can save you hundreds of dollars over the long run …

I went to pick up the TiVo remote control this morning, only to find that my son had removed the batteries. He has a habit of doing stuff like that … every time the batteries in one of his electronic gizmos gives up the ghost (and we’ve inevitably run out of AAs), he goes a huntin’.

Earlier this year, I vowed to switch over to NiMH rechargeable batteries, whenever possible. Unfortunately, I haven’t kept up on keeping those NiMH batteries corralled and charged. It took a bit of searching through those junk drawers, but I finally found a pair of NiMH AAs to get the remote up and running. Six hours in the charger and we’re in business.

We’re addicted to disposable batteries … and that’s a bad thing. While there’s a much better alternative to those standard one-time-use alkalines, the technology just doesn’t get the shelf space it deserves. NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries can be recharged hundreds upon hundreds of times. Every NiMH battery you buy can easily save you a hundred bucks. Just take a few moments to think about how much you’ve spent on batteries over the past year …

I’ve renewed my vow to switch ranchero indebto over to NiMHs, and I’m out doing some hunting of my own … to find the best deals on NiMH batteries.

Viva la Rechargeable Revolution!

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