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Battery FAQ
Battery Questions
Battery Details
Battery Testing
Battery Life
Battery Usage
Specific Batteries
230-0007
230-0115
230-0119
230-0123
230-0169
230-0170
230-0181
230-0193A
230-0196
230-0220
230-0230
230-0232
230-0289
230-0330
230-0356
230-0377
230-0392
230-0456
230-0525
230-0529
230-1017
230-1018
230-1038
960-0366
Charger Questions
Specific Chargers
230-0034
230-0134
230-0137
230-0247
230-0249
230-0401
230-0406
230-0419
230-0422

  Answers to Battery Life Questions

Question: Is there a formula to determine battery life in a given application?

Answer: Yes; however, it is a formula for a ballpark estimate only and cannot be used to calculate battery life for alkalines. You must to have the current drain of the device and mAh rating of the battery to make this calculation.

Estimated total battery life = (Ib / Id) x 0.7

Where:
Ib = Total Capacity Rating of battery (mAh)
Id = Current Consumption of the device in milliamps (mA)

Note: Use of this formula does not guarantee that you will get the determined battery life. Other factors such as weather condition (temperature, humidity, etc.), and battery condition can extend/shorten the battery life.


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Question: There are 4 numbers printed on the label in the form of '03-01' or '07-02'. Is this the date code for when this battery should be put in use? If not, what are they?

Answer: The numbers on the back are the month and year of recommended 'use before' date.

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