Looking to buy some AA batteries to keep until needed.
Usually i get a bulk pack (30) of Varta Batteries from bunnings for 9 bucks but looking on peoples thoughts on others.
Ie. Varta from Bunnings, Essentials from Target, Smart Buy from Coles
Whats the best you found (not necessarily the cheapest but still cheap)in min 20pks
I like the ones you get in bulk packs from Aldi every now and then as part of their special buys.
I buy Varta from Bunnings or similar packs from Masters. I haven't found anything cheaper and/or more convenient.
Tell me this; why DON'T you want to use eneloops instead?
Probably the voltage difference. Well I use eneloop most the time except some remote controls and weather stations. I know eneloop is doing great for LSD but I would use it elsewhere (Discharging rate of the single-use (good quality) one might be even better than eneloop I must say).
Also for some working environment, like college or school, single use battery is better for long lasting equipments (clock, wireless keyboard, etc.) to avoid potential loss of investments :-)
Eneloop is great but some of the devices would not accept them due to the chemical properties for NI-MH (my 3rd party interval trigger for DSLRs, and Canon bluetooth calculators). However, Envelop is great for Flashlights anyway (600EX-RT is working seamlessly with eneloop).
All good points and thanks for sharing hombre, but I was kinda asking the OP…
not going to waste recharge batteries in kids toys and odd little gadgets like remotes
@Brad002:
I can understand your sentiment re the (TV/PVR) remotes and similar things like calculators etc., which can function on a single battery for years; but not the kids toys. They are PERFECT CANDIDATES for non-slow-draining rechargables. Especially the toys that move (and are thus quite power-hungry). I'm not suggesting you should get a set of ENELOOPS for every single toy in your house… I'm just saying you might want to consider getting about 8 AAs and a quick-charger. That way, whatever toy the kid/s get transiently fixated on won't be chewing through disposables all the time… you can just keep cycling the same eneloops through it.
Varta from Bunnings.
Don't forget to dispose of them at recycling drop off places like Aldi & Battery World.
They don't get thrown out with your garbage because the chemicals leak.
A couple of times I've seen like a 20pack with a nice little torch in big w. batteries have been fine, torch adds to the value.
Keep an eye out and you find a bargain like this one. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/139368