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[JDRoberts]

@Tom_Guelker

Odd thing about rechargeable batteries is they will report 100% battery then nothing.

Different discharge curve.

Deals: Batteries for things (mostly U.S.)

For the more common sizes, AAA up through D, plus 9 volts, I really like the Kirkland batteries sold at Costco. They tend to come in top 5 in battery quality tests by most independent reviewers, including consumer reports, but at really excellent prices. They are much better quality than Amazon basics or most off-brands. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/10/batteries-that-last-when-you-need-them/index.htm A note about lithium batteries in home automation devices Also, it’s helpful to remember that lithium batteries have a different discharge curve than alkaline batteries, and consequently battery reporting can be way off for lithium. They typically stay high for a long time and then drop very quickly. This “flat curve” is considered a plus by people who favor lithium, a…