Which Type of Batteries for Flashlights & Household Appliances

Question: Which Type of Batteries for Flashlights & Household Appliances

Which types of batteries should be used in flashlights, clocks and other household products and appliances?

Answer: The range of consumer battery-operated products has widely expanded in the last few years as well as the various types of batteries that are now available for use in these products. That's where the confusion starts. Batteries are not designed to be one-size-fits-all, but are specially formulated to provide optimum performance and long life for certain uses. What type of battery is best for household products and appliances?

Panasonic recommends the following battery use:

• Flashlights: Alkaline for Digital, Alkaline Plus, or Super Heavy Duty batteries
• Clocks & Household Appliances: Super Heavy Duty batteries
• Smoke Detectors: Super Heavy Duty batteries
• Transistor Radios: Alkaline Plus batteries

Courtesy of Panasonic, follow these links to learn what types of batteries to use in different consumer products, as well as other helpful battery information.

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When it comes to disaster planning and ensuring that your Emergency Kit is ready to go at a moment's notice, you should ensure that you have the proper batteries in your flashlights, as well as a few spares in the kit. Especially during emergencies, you want to get the longest life possible out of your essential supplies.

For other answers to battery frequently asked questions, read Battery FAQ's - Dispelling Myths & Other Battery Facts

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