I think 0.5A ist a high load for those tiny cells. I think most of them are used in much lower drain applications like a clock or wireless computer moue or the tv remote - which may give different results.
I have done this test many different ways. Really high C rate where the batteries got way too hot and it was clearly too much and then really low. Results have always been about the same. The Zinc-Carbon (heavy-duty) are about .5ah and the Alkaline are twice, and of course the Lithium can easily take .5a output, that so with four that puts the C rate in a good spot. And at .5a, none of the batteries got hot so I am comfortable with my results.
Values differ relative to intended use. For a simple flashlight, okay, the second place batteries are better than fine; however, on a difficult to reach outside fixture in a deeply cold environment, the lithium cells cannot be beat even though they cost a whole lot more. This I know from hard experience. Climbing a ladder with more than several feet of snow on the ground, and a bit of wind to make it even more fun, there is nothing like having a battery that really lasts, and can endure the cold.
I have found the lithium based cells (Energizer) AA's work a lot better in the cold - they simply last longer on my outdoor temperature probes (which connect via radio to the reader). I have not tried other brands, except for the normal type cells sold locally which are typically not lithium based. Of course, these are not the lithium cells for tools like Milwaukee and so on, which are completely different. @@OurBlackCatCottage
Here in Commiefornia, Homeland AA's are $3.25 for a four pack, before Gruesome Nuisance gets his tax. But it's still a deal as the Energizer lithium's are nineteen to twenty dollars is some places.
I have bought the "E Circut" at "The Dollar Tree" before, not bad for the price. I've never heard of or seen the "Homeline" brand b/4, could you say what store you got those at?
I'd like to know which battery has the lowest incidence of leakage. So many Duracell's leak and I've some off brands that leak as well Sometimes Duracell still in the box and not used or expired leak but still have a full charge.
i used to buy the big-name brand batteries but they are all closing factories in USA and making them anywhere else they all leak all over electronics when they die pure garbage. I put the energizer lithium ones in stuff i don't want destroyed by leaking batteries since they are only ones that don't leak over time.
The lithium started at a higher voltage! Why wouldn't they get a longer life? Plus you keep pushing the price as a negative! It can be recharged!!!! All ithers once depleted are thrown away!
"Super Heavy Duty" are regular zinc cells, not alkaline. E-Circuit is a Dollar Tree brand. $1.25. Their alkalines are now repackaged in 8 packs for $3.00. Blue batteries are zinc, red are alkaline. It's very important to NOT mix types when doing comparisons. These 100 year-old types.
I know they are different chemistry. I have done many Zinc-Carbon battery only reviews. I wanted to see how they stacked up next to the other chemistries.
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I think 0.5A ist a high load for those tiny cells. I think most of them are used in much lower drain applications like a clock or wireless computer moue or the tv remote - which may give different results.
I have done this test many different ways. Really high C rate where the batteries got way too hot and it was clearly too much and then really low. Results have always been about the same. The Zinc-Carbon (heavy-duty) are about .5ah and the Alkaline are twice, and of course the Lithium can easily take .5a output, that so with four that puts the C rate in a good spot. And at .5a, none of the batteries got hot so I am comfortable with my results.
I have always wondered how good are the Sam's Club batteries.
Sammy Clubs aren't that great.
Values differ relative to intended use. For a simple flashlight, okay, the second place batteries are better than fine; however, on a difficult to reach outside fixture in a deeply cold environment, the lithium cells cannot be beat even though they cost a whole lot more. This I know from hard experience. Climbing a ladder with more than several feet of snow on the ground, and a bit of wind to make it even more fun, there is nothing like having a battery that really lasts, and can endure the cold.
I wanted to see how they stacked up regardless of chemistry. Also, Lithium does not like cold or heat.
I have found the lithium based cells (Energizer) AA's work a lot better in the cold - they simply last longer on my outdoor temperature probes (which connect via radio to the reader). I have not tried other brands, except for the normal type cells sold locally which are typically not lithium based. Of course, these are not the lithium cells for tools like Milwaukee and so on, which are completely different.
@@OurBlackCatCottage
Like to see you test several packs of the homeline to see if you got an anomaly or if they are just that good
I have tested them many times and they are always towards the top.
Here in Commiefornia, Homeland AA's are $3.25 for a four pack, before Gruesome Nuisance gets his tax. But it's still a deal as the Energizer lithium's are nineteen to twenty dollars is some places.
Homeline are about that but for an 8 pack here. Grew up in CA.... never looked back. LOL
I have bought the "E Circut" at "The Dollar Tree" before, not bad for the price. I've never heard of or seen the "Homeline" brand b/4, could you say what store you got those at?
Homeline is sold at Family Dollar. By far the best value.
@@OurBlackCatCottage Thanks, just located a Family Dollar store about a mile away, will be visiting them tomoro
And the power per dollar? That's what really matters. What is the most cost effective???
The ones that don't leak and wreck your device are the best value, namely the lithium batteries...
The only ones that I have seen that leak are the cheap Harbor Freight batteries. The rest all had decent build quality.
Lithium batteries corrode just like any other battery.,
Worse, lithium batteries can catch fire. I avoid them like the plague!
Battery power capacity is not the only consideration. Leakage is more worth matrixing.
The Harbor Freight ones are the worst at that. The other ones didn't have any issues.
I'd like to know which battery has the lowest incidence of leakage. So many Duracell's leak and I've some off brands that leak as well Sometimes Duracell still in the box and not used or expired leak but still have a full charge.
Energizer was by far the best. Harbor Freight was terrible!!
i used to buy the big-name brand batteries but they are all closing factories in USA and making them anywhere else they all leak all over electronics when they die pure garbage.
I put the energizer lithium ones in stuff i don't want destroyed by leaking batteries since they are only ones that don't leak over time.
They are the best at leak resistance but really Harbor Freight is only one with a real issue.
What about leaking?
Harbor Freight is the only one with a real issue. They suck.
The lithium started at a higher voltage! Why wouldn't they get a longer life?
Plus you keep pushing the price as a negative! It can be recharged!!!! All ithers once depleted are thrown away!
They do last longer but Energizer lithium batteries are not designed to be recharged. Please do NOT try to recharge them.
"Super Heavy Duty" are regular zinc cells, not alkaline. E-Circuit is a Dollar Tree brand. $1.25. Their alkalines are now repackaged in 8 packs for $3.00. Blue batteries are zinc, red are alkaline.
It's very important to NOT mix types when doing comparisons. These 100 year-old types.
I know they are different chemistry. I have done many Zinc-Carbon battery only reviews. I wanted to see how they stacked up next to the other chemistries.
The best is one that can be recharged. I have saved thousands of dollars over the years. FACT
Totally agree with that.
I also agree except on one point rechargeable last way less per charge.
Biggest pack for the cheapest price, that's my moto, they all go dead