Pale Blue - Li-Ion Rechargeable AA Battery - 4 Pack & 4x1 Charging Cable

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But of course, speed is just one element you might care about. How about the cost of replacements? How about the longevity of each cell? Do they hold their charge evenly over time? It can take a lot to make a good pair of smart batteries, so how do the Pale Blue hold up?

That’s why the shift toward rechargeable batteries like Pale Blue Earth’s is so important. The average American household goes through about 7.5 alkaline batteries a month. If everyone had access to functional, high-quality rechargeable batteries, that number would come down drastically — and the environmental impact would be enormous. Modern Rechargeable Batteries So in terms of eco-impact, going rechargeable is far better than going disposable. Even if you’re only going to end up using the battery for one-third of its potential, you can easily find yourself getting a 1-rechargable per 300-disposable ratio. And that makes a lot of sense for anyone who’s committed to protecting the environment. Who Should Choose Pale Blue: Lithium Polymer USB Rechargeable Smart Batteries? My kids love using walkie-talkies on our adventures. The kid-specific radios do not have rechargeable batteries, so installing Pale Blue Earth’s batteries was a perfect upgrade for those radios. We have taken them on half a dozen adventures, including a 3-day ski hut trip and I haven’t had to replace or recharge the batteries yet. Recognizing a significant issue in the battery market, predominantly populated by single-use options, Pale Blue saw an opportunity for change. They set out on a mission to create a better, more sustainable solution, and they’ve done just that.They’re great for walkie-talkies, remotes, GPS units, and toy trains. They aren’t great for headlamp use or lanterns. And they’re expressly forbidden from being used in smoke detectors and avy beacons. This is an abbreviation for milliamp-hours which is a measure of the amount of charge that is stored in a battery. Most AA batteries are rated for 2,000 mAh, and AAA batteries are rated for 800 mAh. → Cycles To give you some perspective on the charge speed, traditional Ni-Mh rechargeable batteries can take up to 6 to 8 hours to fully charge. That’s an entire workday or a whole night’s sleep!

This convenience means you can charge your batteries virtually anywhere, whether you’re at home, in the office, or even out camping. 3. Built-In LED charging indicator I love how the green charge indicators flash while charging and turn to a solid green color once fully charged. This is a major advancement from traditional rechargeable batteries, which are notorious for leaking when they’re drained or overcharged. These leaks can cause severe damage to electronic devices, sometimes beyond repair. Is there any mechanism with these to indicate if the voltage they’re putting out is inconsistent? Can they shut down? What happens when they’re overloaded? Is there a max chain of batteries you can use these in (EG 8xAA)A lot of devices are still made with AA or AAA batteries. Because it doesn’t always make sense to use a built-in battery. If the built-in battery isn’t something you can remove easily, then you’re not going to be able to replace it. And if you can’t replace it, whatever device has that built-in battery is fundamentally going to be a disposable device. In the interests of being economical, and in the interests of being eco-friendly, it makes more sense to be able to place and replace batteries as needed. And don't forget, Pale Blue recharges super fast so you can recharge conveniently anytime you need a fresh charge.

One of the keys to preventing the need for and existence of more disposable batteries is to have the ultimate in convenience. Micro USB cables are ubiquitous and almost alway within arms reach. This means, no matter where you are, you should be able to find a Micro USB cable to charge up. USB C has it's upsides, but it's just not as readily available — yet. In 1990, the Voyager 1 space Probe took a photo toward Earth from 3.7 billion miles away in which Earth can be seen as nothing more than one small blue pixel. This image helped many people realize the finiteness of our world and our resources. We believe that we should be using these resources more wisely and see the recent advancements in battery technology as a way to help us avoid the need to use or dispose of so many batteries. Each Pale Blue battery will draw 0.5A when charging. If you are charging 4 batteries at the same time, using our 4:1 cable, the USB power supply should be rated at 2A output for optimized charging time (this will be marked on the power supply itself). Can you use a normal recharging station like for the old style rechargeables or would they blow up? Most of my “heavy” use for these has been in my kiddo’s toys and my Xbox controller. Without actually testing with some equipment I don’t own, I can say from use that I get about the same amount of game time on the controller with these as any other AA battery, so I consider that something I like.Overheat Protection: Operating at max output the battery will not overheat, this is part of the protection circuit. The LED indicator on Pale Blue batteries turns solid green when they are fully charged (the green light blinks while charging), providing a clear, visible sign that they are ready to use.