Where can you still get NiMh Batteries?

Post by **petec** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:27 pm

Suggestions welcomed. I'm trying to fill an order at the moment and no where seems to stock the old NiMh batteries any more - at least not in sizes you can use for antweights. I've tried Maplin, Technobots, Overlander, ....any other suggestions?

Post by **BeligerAnt** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:37 pm

A quick Google for "2/3 AAA NiMH" turned up this one...

http://www.batterywholesaler.co.uk/nimh.htm

Looks promising, but I've never heard of or dealt with the company before. Caveat emptor!

BTW, are you in a position to lift-share to Banbury? Email or PM to discuss...

Rhys · Post by **Rhys** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 9:33 pm

http://www.strikalite.co.uk/prodcat_typ ... index.html

This site has been mentioned a few times on this forum.

Post by **petec** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:17 am

Strikalit don't seem to have anything suitable. I did find a site with smaller 250mAh cells - they seemed to be close enough at 7g. I'll have a look at the one of Gary's - not seen that before.

Gary, drop me a PM to discuss travel.

Remote-Controlled Dave · Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:30 pm

Wonder which order this could be....

Not gonna get it "by the end of the week" then Pete?

Post by **petec** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 3:34 pm

I tried the place Gary recommended and for 9 quids worth of batteries they wanted 8.50 postage!!! Couldn't believe it.....

Post by **BeligerAnt** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:53 pm

I guess since they're a wholesaler they only send by overnight courier...
I'm surprised they didn't insist on a ?30 minimum order too! (And a handling fee!)

The search goes on I assume? Carry on Googling! (There could be a film title in there...)

Rhys · Post by **Rhys** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:02 pm

What ones are you looking for exactly? I would have though the 4.8v 300mah from strikalite would have been suitable for an ant?

Simon Windisch · Post by **Simon Windisch** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 11:43 pm

Yes I use those Strikalite ones, and although you have to solder your own leads on they are a perfect replacement for the old Overlander 2/3 AAA 300mAh.

paul · Post by **paul** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:43 am

you could try rapid electronics, they only sell single battrys but them you can solder up your own pack and that way you can get it the shape you want. i dunno what p+p is like but its next working day delivery i think.