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Rechargeable batteries can have a long life if you are able to charge them properly. Part of this is having the right battery charger. With a Duracell battery charger from batterystation.co.uk, your batteries can receive the right charge every time. For those that are unfamiliar with using a Duracell charger, using it correctly may seem puzzling. Luckily, Batterystation.co.uk has provided some instructions to ensure your rechargeable batteries last as long as possible. The Duracell charger has slots that can fit a variety of battery sizes. Before placing your batteries into the charger slots, plug the charger into a plug socket and place the batteries that need charging into the available slots on the charger. The indicator light located on top … Read More →

Battery Station is pleased to announce we are now distributing batteries from Varta. Varta are a well know brand that has production and distribution plants throughout the world. Varta were founded in 1887 in Germany and are now part of the Spectrum Brands group. The Varta Alkaline series of Batteries are available in AAA, AA, C, D and 9 Volt sizes so they can be used in a range of devices in the home or business. The alkaline batteries are manufactured in the Varta plant in Germany to the highest standards. They have been tested to have the highest performance levels even when compared to other industry heavyweights. Lasting batteries at the best possible value. The Varta range meets the … Read More →

A lab researcher from Berkeley, Elton Cairns, has managed to develop a piece of technology that surpasses the limits that have been experienced in trying to come up with a lithium/sulfur battery that is of commercial quality. For the positive electrode the lab has made use of particles of nanostructured sulfur. These have been specially designed to stop polysulphides from moving into the electrolyte and binding in the form of Li2’s to the surfaces. If this is allowed to happen, it has an adverse effect on performance and battery life. Made as coin-sized cells, they are light, durable and high energy. The lab also uses lithium for the negative electrode. Lithium has the consistency of butter has a theoretical capacity … Read More →

At some point you will need a new watch battery and if you have gone to the store looking for one, you may have been overwhelmed by the variety available. By shopping online at batterystation.co.uk, finding the right battery for your watch will be an easy and painless experience. Here is an overview of the different types of watch batteries, along with their pros and cons. Mercury: Mercury watch batteries are banned in many places, due to the health risks if you come into contact with it as well as the impact it can have on the environment if not properly disposed of. A mercury watch battery tends to last about three years and is relatively cheap; though the dangerous … Read More →

Lithium batteries are a huge improvement on older technologies, and make smaller devices that still need large power sources a reality. To get the best out of your device with Lithium batteries, Battery Station has five top tips on how to extend the batteries life and to minimise the enemy of these batteries, heat during use and charging. Don’t Overcharge There is no advantage gained when the charge cycle is completed by leaving the lithium battery on charge. This will just raise the internal temperature leading to a shorter battery life and wasted electricity. Give the Battery A Rest After Recharging The recharging process adds a lot of heat to the battery. When you give the batteries a short time … Read More →

We can say the common battery had its beginning in the early 1800s when Volta discovered that certain chemicals generated a continuous flow of electricity when these were used as a conductor. This led to the invention of the first voltaic cell (pictured right). We didn’t really see the battery we know now until 1899 when Waldmar Jungner of Sweden invented the nickel Cadmium (NiCD) battery. This became the battery of use until the 1990s when environmentalists became concerned with NiCD contamination. That’s when Nickel-metal-hydrade (NiMH) technology came into use. Then, in the early 1990’s Lithium-ion came into use which allowed for the rechargeable battery to come onto the market. Why haven’t there been improvements to battery technology in recent … Read More →

When you attach a battery to a toy motor, the battery makes the motor spin and the toy move. Now the larger the toy is, the bigger the battery needs to be or the more batteries you need to make it run. Obviously, if you have to go buy more batteries, the more money you are going to spend. And when it’s time to replace the batteries the more of them you throw away, the more you pollute the environment. To save on battery costs and to keep from making such a negative impact on the environment, you can use rechargeable batteries. But just what is the difference between rechargeable and normal batteries. Battery 101 Both battery types produce energy … Read More →

It is estimated that households in Britain use more than 650 million batteries in just one year. Before The Batteries Regulations was passed in 2009, it was estimated that only 3% of the batteries used were recycled, which left 97% of the batteries sold ending up in various landfills across the county. Due to this large number of batteries not being recycled, the government passed The Batteries Regulations law in an attempt to reduce this number by at least 50% by 2016. In essence, this law mandated all businesses that sell batteries, either in-store or online, to provide a method for their customers to recycle batteries. Effects on the Environment Batteries contain several metals, such as lead, zinc, lithium, cadmium, … Read More →

The online journal Nature Communications recently released details about a new stretchable, bendable lithium-ion battery. University of Illinois’ professor and winner of the 2011 Lemelson-MIT Prize, John A Rogers and Northwestern University’s Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Yonggang Huang joined forces to develop this intriguing battery that may change the technological world forever. The capabilities of this battery go beyond any previous battery developments and it provides a pathway for even greater technology. How the Battery Works The team created the battery by placing the necessary battery components next to each other in a very small space. They proceeded to fill in the empty area with metal interconnectors that form long, wavy lines. These connectors work … Read More →

Today’s electronic equipment requires a long-lasting, yet durable battery that can easily stand up to a variety of ever-changing environments. From the harsh operating environment of the great outdoors to long-term use in a variety of electronic devices, our selection of Duracell Procell batteries can withstand just about anything professionals can throw at it. Duracell’s long-lasting professional battery is ideal for a variety of electronics and other portable devices that rely on efficient and dependable battery power. Each battery features Duracell’s trademark Super Conductive Graphite technology within the cathode, giving Procell batteries unparalleled performance and long-lasting power. Procell batteries also go through a rigorous quality assurance check, ensuring that these batteries can continue to deliver outstanding power even after being … Read More →