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Uniross Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers



Uniross Rechargeable Batteries And Chargers

Find out more about the Uniross range of rechargeable batteries and battery chargers

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Rechargeable battery technology has come on in leaps and bounds during the last 5-10 years, so there is now no reason to use single-use (disposable) batteries for the vast majority of applications. Pretty much anything powered by AA, AAA, or a 9V battery is suitable for rechargeables and their use saves money and reduces the amount of waste going to landfill.

In this article we will have a look at the most popular products in the UniRoss range of high quality rechargeable batteries and battery chargers.

UniRoss Rechargeable Batteries


UniRoss 4 x AA Longlife Hybrio Rechargeable Batteries UniRoss 4 x AAA Longlife Hybrio Rechargeable Batteries UniRoss 1 x 9 Volt (PP3) Longlife Hybrio Rechargeable Battery

Pictured above are the AA (2,100 mAh), AAA (800 mAh), and 9 Volt (200 mAh) Longlife Hybrio rechargeable batteries from UniRoss. These batteries are designed to be recharged up to 1,000 times, and a UniRoss commissioned study has shown that their rechargeable batteries have up to 32 times less environmental impact than disposable batteries.

The cardboard packaging used is 100% recycled and 100% recyclable.

From the same range are also available C and D sized cells, however we would not recommend these. In both cases the battery capacity is 2,100 mAh - i.e. exactly the same as that of the far smaller AA cells. This is because UniRoss (like many other manufacturers) choose to make C and D cells simply by padding out their AA cells with additional material (and then charge twice as much for them!).

Click here to find out how to obtain real C and D Sized Rechargeable Batteries, and adapters which enable your AA rechargeable batteries to be used in place of C or D sized batteries.

UniRoss Battery Chargers


UniRoss UniRoss 1 Hour Fast Charger UniRoss Smart Charger

Pictured above are three of the most popular battery chargers from the UniRoss range. From left to right there is the Compact Charger, the Fast Charger, and the Smart Charger.

* The Compact Charger is supplied with four 1,600 mAh AA NiMH batteries, and can charge either two or four AA or AAA batteries at a time in 7-24 hours.
* The Fast Charger will charge two or four AA or AAA batteries at a time in as little as one hour. A car cigar lighter plug is provided so that batteries can be recharged on the move.
* The Smart Charger will charge two or four AA or AAA batteries at a time in as little as three hours, is also provided with in-car charging. A pack of four of the Longlife Hybrio 2,100 mAh AA rechargeables is included in this package.

Buying UniRoss Batteries and Chargers in the UK

Ethical Superstore stock a wide range of UniRoss products including all of the batteries and chargers mentioned here.

Alternative Rechargeable Batteries

Click here to view the range of rechargeable batteries available in the REUK Shop. We stock some of the highest capacity AA and AAA NiMH rechargeables available in the world today.

Solar Charging

Click here to read our article on Solar Battery Charging, and here for our Basic 4 AA Solar Battery Charger Plans.
Article Last Modified: 13:32, 3rd Jul 2008

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