TV Remote Batteries

[Vapin' Joe]

Does it make any difference to the operation of the TV remote whether you use cheapo batteries or something like Duracell? I tend to use pound shop specials (10 for 99p) and the remote is a bit vague, needing a few button pushes to operate and the range is limited.

I wonder if the remote itself is a bit iffy or some quality batteries would help.

 

[rusky]

If the cheap batteries can't hack the pace & the voltage drops under load then yes, it will make a difference.

Stop being tight & buy some better batteries Even the Sainsburys ones will be better than pould shop specials

 

[MossCommuter]

What's important here is - what on Earth is the Poundshop doing selling things for 99p

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Stop being tight & buy some better batteries

 

[Maz]

If the cheap batteries can't hack the pace & the voltage drops under load then yes, it will make a difference.

At 10 for 99p, the batteries are low charge already.

 

[Maz]

I've got one of these battery testers.
They cost next to nothing and it really helps sift out the good, the bad and the ugly batteries when they're all mixed up in the 'man's stuff drawer'.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

my wife's uncle, who is an aussi who does a lot of business in china, reckons that poundland's batteries are dead but basically heated up to eek a bit more charge out of them…

 

[slowmotion]

Remotes go wonky too. Even with dogs' dangly batteries, mine is a right pain. Membrane keypads wear out, battery covers break off......hey! welcome to the world of "consumer electronics"

 

[ohnovino]

The last really cheap batteries I bought leaked, breaking my very fancy 2-way iPod controlling multi-remote thingy. Won't be making that mistake again.

Now I keep an eye open in the supermarkets for the occasional ridiculously good deals on branded batteries, then buy enough to refill my battery drawer.

 

[marinyork]

Remotes go wonky too. Even with dogs' dangly batteries, mine is a right pain. Membrane keypads wear out, battery covers break off......hey! welcome to the world of "consumer electronics"

Yes, remotes most certainly can and do break. Membranes, wiring, plates bend etc.

The other thing to bear in mind is that sensors do vary. Some have quite a wide angle, others are quite specific or can be blocked easily. If the transmitter is very poor it's quite possible that it'll have a narrow angle and struggle on range and get a bit annoyed with low batteries.

Other than that there are all kinds of other things that can happen such as jamming and interference (yes, really).

Batteries are also funny. If they get low you can giggle them around, rub them in your hand and create some heat and you'll get a bit more life out of them sometimes.

 

[sheddy]

duracells will make it go faster

 

[subaqua]

maplin - its about the time of year they have offers on packs of 100 AA or AAA for about £10. thats when I stock up. wish they diod the same with C annd D type as my maglite eats through them

 

[Norm]

maplin - its about the time of year they have offers on packs of 100 AA or AAA for about £10. thats when I stock up. wish they diod the same with C annd D type as my maglite eats through them

Alternatively, buying decent branded batteries will get you at least 10 for the same price, and they'll last just as long as the 100 cheapies.

 

[subaqua]

Alternatively, buying decent branded batteries will get you at least 10 for the same price, and they'll last just as long as the 100 cheapies.

i think you misunderstandme, or I wasn't clear. they normally are sold at a comparable price to "top quality branded" batteries, but they reduce the price at this time of year. they are great for wii remotes and i have done the duration tests against duracell and other well known brands. best ones i used i can't remember the name of at moment but still have some on the shelf under the stairs at home. will check later .

 

[Norm]

I think I probably did.

So, you are buying branded batteries cheap rather than buying cheap batteries, as Smokin Joe was saying in the OP.