How to Lengthen the Life of Batteries Without Recharging
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All in all it depends on where you are. If you're in the car, on a plane, or on a trip, the life can only be lengthened for about 5 minutes. If you're at home, recharging is simple. (this is also assuming you're talking about AA batteries).
[edit] Steps
- Take the batteries out of the socket.
- Place the batteries between your hands.
- Rub your hands together as if you were warming them on a snowy day. Almost any chemical reaction proceeds faster when warmer.
- Place the batteries back in the socket.
[edit] Tips
- If you're at home, placing them in the refrigerator is supposed to help, and sometimes it does.
- Storing the batteries in the fridge will help lengthen the shelf life, and thus their life when you finally use them.
- It is best to replace older rechargeable Ni/Cd batteries as their ability to store electrical energy decreases with age and use.
[edit] Warnings
- Do not install a battery backwards as hydrogen can build and damage can result (newer batteries have vents to prevent this).
- Do not leave a battery in a device if you do not intend to use it for an extended amount of time as the battery could leak and cause damage to the device (best to lose only a battery than the entire device).
