Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Duracell batteries

Even with all the advances in technology there is still one thing that we always seem to need when it comes to children’s toys and cameras. That’s batteries. Batteries are one of those items that we can always purchase because we know sooner or later we will need them. Duracell batteries are one of the best choices because they are affordable and reliable.

With the influx of new and innovative toys and electronics there has also been an increase in the number of companies manufacturing rechargeable batteries. These are efficient however if you only have one set, you are often left waiting for them to recharge before you can continue using whatever they came out of. With Duracell batteries, if you keep a few on hand, you’ll be able to pop them in place in no time at all.

Whenever you purchase something that is reliant on the power produced by batteries it’s wise to see what size and how many you need. Nothing is worse than buying a little boy a remote control car only to have him open it on his birthday to find it won’t run because there are no batteries. Anytime you give a gift that uses batteries, throw in some Duracell batteries in the gift bag so the recipient can begin to enjoy your gift straightaway.

All of them come with a best before date on them. Unlike milk or cheese, they last for years as opposed to days or weeks. In the case of Duracell batteries you can purchase them now, leave them in a drawer and two years from now they will power up whatever they are placed in. Do keep your Duracell batteries in a cool, dry and dark place. The refrigerator however isn’t recommended. Many people mistakenly think their batteries will last longer in there when in fact they’ll have a shorter life.

Curious youngsters have been known to crack open batteries to get a glimpse of just how they work so well. This is of course not suggested and actually dangerous. All batteries contain acid which can not only burn the skin but also cause blindness. If you do put some Duracell batteries in a child’s toy make certain that the battery compartment has a screw or lock of some sort on it. You don’t want little hands doing science experiments on the batteries.

You can purchase them just about anywhere. Grocery stores, drug stores and hardware stores all sell Duracell batteries. A good rule of thumb is to stock up when you see them on sale. Purchase a bunch in the size that you use the most of and a few of the others. How many of us have gone to the drawer to get a Double AA battery only to find we’ve got twenty-five C’s? If you have a variety close by you’ll never be caught without the power of Duracell batteries.