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Varta AA Alkaline Batteries 30-Pack $11.98 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store/ OnePass) @ Bunnings
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soan papdi on 13/07/2024 - 16:57 bunnings.com.au (192 clicks)
Last edited 13/07/2024 - 17:50 by 1 other user
Last edited 13/07/2024 - 17:50 by 1 other user
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Oh! Good to know
One of the main reasons I've moved across to Eneloops or the IKEA equivalent is that they seem to more resistant to leaks. In fact rechargeable batteries in general. I've got NiCads from 20 years ago that still work okay.
I'm not sure where my last AAA Vartas came from but certainly they'd both leaked into a remote control but that's nothing compared to the bid "D" brand. Had 10 of their PP3 9V batteries in various devices like smoke alarms, multimeters etc and all leaked within a year, despite being well within date and genuine products as far as I could tell - bought locally from a major B&M store.
They normally only leak when they are flat. Is that possible for you?
Remove batteries from devices that are not being used regularly.No. With all due respect, I do understand batteries - Electronics Eng etc.
To me, the quality of batteries has been quietly going down year by year and most likely driven by cost, i.e. will all strive for savings but at what price quality?
That's why I made the statement above as I've yet to see any damaging failure from them.
@freddofrog42: Batteries certainly aren’t what they used to be. What are your thoughts on the Amazon Basics ones? My experience is positive but have only been using them for the past 12 months.
@freddofrog42: Yes, it is a big advantage of NiMH. I guess a good idea to use them in more expensive gadgets even when alkaline would be cheaper over the lifespan.
Ikea has 750mAh LADA AAA $2 ea. (I think they are low-self-discharge like Eneloop) Any better ideas to stock up for low-current applications?
Li-Ion is best, where possible.
The AAA are made in German.
Na they’re China too
I have a pack of Varta AAA purchased from Bunnings two weeks ago - made in China.
I always thought them as made in Germany..!? It even reads made in Germany on website.
Mmm, well I'm looking at a pack I bought from Bunnings about 2 months ago and it says they are made in China, I'm wondering if Bunnings haven't changed the description as I doubt they have gone from Germany to China and back to Germany again
I bought a Varta AA 24 pack not long ago when they were on sale from Jaycar, and these are made in Germany. Has it on the box and on each battery, however the batteries have a light blue end, not yellow. Use before date is 12-2030, so I don't think they're old stock.
https://www.jaycar.com.au/varta-high-energy-aa-alkaline-batt…
Yeah they look different to the Bunnings ones, would have thought Jaycar would go for crappy Chinese ones too but there you go
Regular price?
Yes it is.
In my experience, Varta are the brand that most consistently leaks in your devices (any device, doesn't matter, the Varta will find a way to leak).
Even the supercheap auto home brand batteries don't leak as often.My last pack from bunnings leaked. At least half of them in a couple months so I'll get mine elsewhere.
These are quite easily the worst batteries I’ve ever used, and I’ve bought target essentials in the past. They don’t last anywhere near as long as an eveready gold, 1/3>1/4 the endurance.
Worst batteries ever.
Anyone recommend AA. and AAA batteries NOT made in CHINA?
Worth noting these are Chines made not German made like they used to be