Batteries

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Longest lasting all-purpose battery. Used for high and continuous current drain applications. Disposable and operates well in low...

Short life and best used for low-drain applications such as remote controls and wall...

Holds power for eight to 10 years on the shelf. Available in 9V. Used for cameras, watches and other items used repeatedly over a long period...

A commonly used type is the nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery. Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries are another alternative, and they outlast NiCd...

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