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Posted: June 28 2006 at 6:06pm |
Our Walmart had Rayovac D batteries on sale for 94 cents for 4 (C as well, but I needed only D), so I thought good for our lanterns etc.
Does anyone know if there is a big difference between these and the Duracell/ Energizer etc. batteries? Is it only because of the brand name, or are the Duracell/Energizer etc. genuinely better and do they last longer? I don't want to buy these thinking I have batteries, only to have them run out quickly. Has anybody used both and noticed a difference? TIA |
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Hi Grace,
Several years ago Consumer Reports tested the different batteries and there was about a 10% difference (in how long they lasted) between the top of the line Duracell's and the no name batteries from the discount store.
I've not researched it recently -- but I now buy the super cheapo batteries. My favorite brand is from IKEA (the furniture store folks).
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Regular heavy duty batteries are a waste of money, unless you only use your "whatever" now and then.
A good place to check on runtime is here http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=64660
This should answer all your questions.
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I buy the cheapo's as well. A little less run time, but a hell of a lot cheaper. I bought most of mine either at the dollar store or at Big Lots for $.88. Working on my second shoebox full.
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Thanks for the replies all! I did buy the Rayovacs. I decided to have some variety (also Costco's Kirklands).
Mountainwinds, thanks for the great link. Some is a little above my head, but I saved it in my favorites to read more later. |
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