Pale Blue Smart USB-C Rechargeable AA Batteries 4 Pack $27.74 (Normally $47.71) + Shipping ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ PB Tech

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Rlir on 03/07/2024 - 13:18 pbtech.co.nz (851 clicks)
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AA Description:

AA USB-C Rechargeable Batteries
1 hour charging time and consistent 1.5V are game changing. Stop buying single-use batteries and get a modern solution. Designed for performance, convenience and reliability. Our AA batteries will help you reduce waste, save money and save time.

Fast Charging Lithium Battery
1000+

Convenient USB-C Charge Port
Use the included cable to charge four batteries at once.

Built-In LED Charging Indicator
Paleblue Batteries let you know when they are fully charged.

On-Board Smart Technology Provides Safe Charging
No more batteries ruining expensive electronic devices!

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  Fox419 on 03/07/2024 - 13:23

  Would these be better than the eneloop ones?
  Thinking about getting something for Xbox x/s controller.

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    cyphei on 03/07/2024 - 13:40

    +3

    they are similar as eneloop from the spec, but not as good as eneloop pro. unless you need 1.5V rather than 1.2V, I can't see any reason to buy them.
    Chemistry:Lithium Ion
    Power:2550 mWh
    Voltage:1.5V
    Capacity:1700 mAh

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    bobbyob on 03/07/2024 - 13:47

    -1

    No, these are not very good and I wouldn't recommend it.
    Battery chargers need a lot of components to regulate the voltage of the battery cell, measure how much is charged, not overcharge it.
    They fitting all those into the battery itself and then squeezing in the battery cell.
    So you get the worst of both, a bad charger and a small battery cell 💀.

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      chunder on 03/07/2024 - 15:05

      +1

      Nonsense. Airpods are smaller than these and not only are rechargable, they have more functions than just being a battery.

      I have been using these batteries in my wireless mouse for about 7-8 months now and they're great. Significant savings compared to non-rechargable batteries and I didn't have to also buy a bulky recharger to go with them.

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  Rlir on 03/07/2024 - 13:41

  +1

  I recently chose these over Eneloop for my door lock. Below are the points I used to compare.
  Pale Blue:
  1.5V
  USB-C rechargable with 1-4 cable
  Faster charging

  Eneloop:
  1.2V
  Need a charger
  Larger capacity
  Rated for more charge cycles

  I chose Pale Blue simply because they are actually 1.5V. This is required for a door lock, not so important for a controller.

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    evilplan on 03/07/2024 - 16:55

    +6

    Just a heads up in case you weren't already aware, the Pale Blue batteries are very good at maintaining a voltage near 1.5V until they run flat at which point the voltage drops quickly. Smart devices do not expect this discharge behaviour from 1.5V batteries so will report a high battery charge status right up until the batteries are almost flat, so the device may stop working with little warning. Hopefully knowing this can help you avoid (or be prepared) for the door lock losing power unexpectedly.

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      Rlir on 03/07/2024 - 23:47

      Yeah, cheers. I noticed that caveat. I still have a key hidden so won't be locked out.

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  Wakrak on 03/07/2024 - 13:53

  +1

  Previous posts
  https://www.cheapies.nz/tag/pale-blue-earth

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  danz on 03/07/2024 - 14:11

  Absolutely brilliant stuff these. Have been using the AA for the sensor bin, lasts over 40 days considering the crazy times we trigger it. I have the AAA's in the square Tuya Temperature sensors with the screen, these last over a month too. The best part is, you just need one single cable to maintain to charge them and they charge in less than an hour, picking up 3 sets of AAA and one set of AA, been waiting for every for a price drop on these.

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  mmaui on 03/07/2024 - 14:28

  Hmm might give these a go.
  Regarding 1.5V - I have tried "1.5V" USB-C rechargeable batteries from SmartMarine but they didn't work in my cat door which requires 1.5V (Sureflap). Will see if these are any different.

  The SmartMarine ones work fine in my Xbox controller or other devices.

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    danz on 03/07/2024 - 14:41

    My sensor bin specifically mentioned that batteries should be 1.5V and these work perfectly, give it a go.

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    kiwical on 04/07/2024 - 07:15

    eneloop (standard) work for me in my sureflap.

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  chunder on 03/07/2024 - 15:00

  I grabbed these for my wireless mouse many months ago and they've more than paid themselves off - I didn't want the traditional rechargable batteries because it's more expensive to buy them due to needing to also get the device to recharge them, which is bulky and less portable than a usb-c cable.
  They don't last quite as long but the difference is hardly enough for me to noticeably say how many days less I get.

  I did research them a bit for getting them and the most common issue was that there was a fault with the charging port on the batteries and they needed replacing, so do keep the receipt, but even if I couldn't warranty them right now (I can) I still spent less grabbing these than chewing through non-rechargable AA batteries.

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  ace310 on 03/07/2024 - 16:08

  +2

  This are also available at bunnings, can you pricebeat them?

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    Peter Wyngarde on 03/07/2024 - 19:19

    +1

    Success at Bunnings. AA and AAA. Discounted to $23.57.

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      kiwijunglist on 04/07/2024 - 07:23

      Bunnings out of stock everywhere. ? Pulled stock to avoid price match?

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  Flippant on 03/07/2024 - 17:37

  If you're after traditional rechargeables Leemings has a 4 pack of AA Eneloops with an overnight wall charger for $30.98 with CSC discount.

  https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/p/panasonic-eneloop-aa-size-re…

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  ard on 03/07/2024 - 17:44

  Do the nine volters work in smoke detectors? I have some of the green and white ones ("By SMARTTOOOLS", sic) and a smoke detector gives a low battery warning with a fresh battery. Yes, I know rechargeable batteries are not meant for smoke detectors and yes, I have mostly moved to the built-in battery 10-year models, but there are some oldies kicking around.

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    CheapAzChips on 03/07/2024 - 18:02

    As above, the voltage will drop very quickly once they are flat, which means the smoke alarm will happily tick along without chirping to tell you that the battery is flat … Until there's actually smoke and then it may just die without warning. For a couple of bucks I wouldn't risk it.

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      morepork on 03/07/2024 - 18:42

      For smoke alarms nowadays I always go with the ones with built in batteries that you never need to change, like these ones: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/family-shield-photoelectric-10-ye…

      No risk of a flat battery, and much less of that annoying flat battery chirping that always seems to happen in the middle of the night.

      Regular battery operated ones should be replaced after 10 years anyway.

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        cartheyn on 03/07/2024 - 21:30

        Have you read the reviews for the smoke alarms that you've linked at Bunnings?

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          CheapAzChips on 04/07/2024 - 06:53

          @cartheyn: Yeah, I can attest to what the reviewers have said. Two out of three that I bought started going off randomly, usually in the middle of the night, within a year or so of purchasing. Absolute rubbish product. But then it seems like a good percentage of the products on the market are the same…

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        the-realdeal on 04/07/2024 - 07:13

        +2

        Pay the extra and get Cavius ones if you want long life quality. I've been using them for years without any dramas like other have been having with other brands.

        And yes ALL battery operated ones need their batteries replaced, with 'normal' ones each year, not every 10 years LOL. The long life ones use non-conventional batteries, but you can still get them at M10 etc between $5-10 each from memory.

        As long as you have one (working device) in each room regardless of type, that's the main thing!!!

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          Avantime on 04/07/2024 - 12:41

          @the-realdeal: Many "10 year" smoke alarms will have their batteries go flat in well below 5 years. IMO they're just for regulatory compliance in rentals. I'd rather replace the batteries myself every 6 months, or every year if possible.

          And yes, Cavius is great. Still it's a shame that they discontinued the Cavius hub and Google home support.

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        Bargainstalker on 04/07/2024 - 12:39

        It happens in the middle of the night because batteries lose power at lower temperature. Its coldest at 3 am usually when the %$#@ things wake you up! Ha, its not murphys law