From David Bivins Sent Wed, Mar 27th 2019, 14:13
There's this, too - Koma's power brick has two outputs (both 9V or 12V DC) and runs off those portable USB batteries that you use for your phone on the go. https://koma-elektronik.com/?product=strom-mobile-portable-power-solution On Wed, Mar 27, 2019 at 5:23 AM Tom Bugs <xxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xx.xx> wrote: > > Yes, I also found old NiMH batteries a bit cumbersome at times and could > equally do with updating my understanding of what is out there now. > The portable power packs (eg. for USB) are pretty convenient these days, > but how to simply hook these with legacy AA/C/D holders (unless you have > them external but that kind of defeats the original purpose here). > And, yes, they do have strict controls for shipment. > > [Do NiMH batteries leak as badly as alkaline? I *think* not.. ] > > Again and again it is the 'cheap' approach that gets me in many areas - > and I'm definitely no saint. > It tends to be a short sighted view - the cheap option solves a problem > short term, but paying a bit more with money & time could give an all > together better solution. > Saying that, I do like bargains and good value! And sometimes there > isn't time to delve deep and truly solve the issue. > Hmph! > > Aiming to try my modular on solar power again this year! > > Best, Tom > > On 27/03/2019 02:41, David Bivins wrote: > > https://www.thomasdistributing.com/ > > > > They ship internationally and seem to have the goods on proper > > capacities for batteries. They claim their NiMH batteries last 1.5 to > > 2x longer than their alkaline equivalents.I'm going to check them out > > myself. I've been addicted to inexpensive Amazon Basics batteries for > > my Roland gear and pedals, mostly because when I "switched" to > > rechargeables many years ago, they just didn't last and were very > > expensive. But it's time to go back to rechargeables. > > > > I'm glad you brought this all up, Kenny! > > > > Take care, > > David > > > -- > BugBrand LTD > UK company No. 07199808 > VAT No. GB 988 2629 57 > 1 Ninetree Hill > BRISTOL BS1 3SB > United Kingdom > www.bugbrand.co.uk > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.com >