Using Brand New NiMH Cells After Sitting 12 Years Unused
A tech enthusiast successfully revived a set of 12-year-old NiMH rechargeable batteries that had never been used. The experiment demonstrated that certain battery brands maintain their integrity better than others over long periods of storage.
Why it matters
Understanding battery longevity and recovery methods can reduce electronic waste and save consumers money on replacement costs.
After finding a pack of NiMH rechargeable cells that had never been used since buying them in 2014, [DiodeGoneWild] decided to test whether they could be tossed or not . After previously testing different brand cells that had gone high internal resistance after only about five years, he wasn t expecting much. Amazingly, the batteries not only recovered, but seems to be not that much worse off for wear.
The article is a technical hobbyist report with no political or social agenda.
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