CHARGING UP

We all know about flat batteries — usually it’s the TV remote going on the blink just when you want to watch something.

Anyone who has experienced smoke alarms going flat in the coldest part of the night will understand that temperature has something to do with this magic.

All batteries are a chemical reaction, and for the typical battery in your remote, once the reacting items have done their thing, it’s time to dispose of them.

Rechargeable batteries are more environmentally friendly and, depending on the intended use, usually work out a lot cheaper over the life of the item.

However, not all batteries are the same, and the charging methods vary, so the point of this article is to raise awareness and maybe help prevent some potentially dangerous situations.

“So the point of this article is to raise awareness and maybe help prevent some potentially dangerous situations”