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Originally Posted by x_sf_med
Back to the real thread. I need to rotate stock for the stored foodstuffs, and run to the store for a recharger (lots of AA devices, using high output alkalines currently, like TRs recharger idea).
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The rechargable AAs will hold four to five times as much power as an alkaline AA cell, and cost less than two bucks each. I'd call that a pretty good bargain. Having bought cheap Chinese knockoffs and the real deal PowerExs from Thomas Distributing, I can say that you get what you pay for. The only downside is that like any rechargable, they self-discharge over time (3-6 months). All you have to do is recharge them every few months, and you do not have to buy batteries again for a long time. For just over $20, you can get the charger, AC and DC charging cords, four NiMH rechargables of at least 2000 mA, and a battery case to keep them in. OTOH, $20 will get you about a dozen high end DuraCells. If you order the system, get another couple of packs of the 2000-2500 mA batteries, and look for the specials on the site. You can get eight more good rechargables right now for less than $20. The 2700-2900mA batteries bring a premium right now, and aren't that much more powerful. Why go buy the recharger? Let UPS drop it at your door. One stop rechargable shopping.
Good point about rotating food stocks. Time to go check the inventory.
RC, we don't just have to complete the plan, we have to start executing it, especially the long lead time items like training. Things like keeping your car's gas tank at least half-full at all times just requires a change in the way we live. I don't want to be the guy in long lemming lines for gas, ice, bread, eggs, milk, etc. when the disaster strikes. I want to be the one sitting at the house already prepared for it. Anyone who has ever seen the stores in the South when they announce a few flakes of snow are on the way understands this.
Glad to be of assistance.
TR