by Intermatic, Inc.
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| Sales Rank: | 1011 (lower is better) |
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| Label: | Intermatic, Inc. |
| UPC: | 078275076952 |
| Binding: | Tools & Hardware |
| Published By: | Intermatic, Inc. |
| ASIN: | B0009J2712 |
| Category: | Home Improvement |
Malibu AA Solar-Rechargeable Battery, 4-Pack #LZ90004 Features
- AA solar-rechargeable batteries designed for all Malibu solar fixtures
- Solar-rechargeable
- Made with nickel cadmium; 900 milli-amp
- 4-pack of rechargeable batteries
- Batteries last 8-to-10 hours with 10-to-15 hours of direct sunlight to charge them
Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions
Amazon.com Product Description
The Malibu AA solar-rechargeable batteries are designed for all Malibu solar fixtures. Made with nickel cadmium, the batteries last 8-to-10 hours with 10-to-15 hours of direct sunlight to charge them. These rechargeable 900 milli-amp replacement batteries come in a pack of four.
Customer Reviews
Don't bother with this outdated product - Reviewed on 2008-06-20
28 customers found this review helpful, 2 did not.
There is simply no reason why anyone should buy those NiCd (Nickel Cadmium) rechargeable cells for solar rechargeable light applications. For the same price, you can easily find NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) cells which offer the following advantages:
- Higher capacity: NiMH AA cells are typically 2000-2700mAh, compared of just 900mAh for NiCd.
- No memory effect: NiMH cells are less likely to suffer from reduced capacity when they are partially charged and discharged.
- Environmental 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 replacemebt batteries.
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