Rechargeable Batteries

One of the simple questions I have dealt with as a worship leader was wether to use regular batteries or rechargeable ones. Since everything wireless requires batteries, including mics, in-ear monitors, and instrument packs, we were replacing batteries all the time.  I only felt safe using a a battery twice, maybe 3 times before I was concerned with it going out during a Sunday morning. So we weighed the pros and cons to using rechargeables…

Pros:

• Always have “fresh” batteries every week. (My current life of our rechargables is about 1 year, then I have to replace them)
• Cheaper in the long run.  They cost about 4 times a regular battery, but can be used safely about 25 more times!

Cons:

• Adds an extra task every week of plugging in the batteries. (If you forget, you are scrambling on Sunday morning…I know)
• Battery indicators are less accurate (older batteries die faster) so you have to be better at documenting how old batteries are.

I found this great deal online where you purchase 10 batteries and get a free charger.  It is pretty cost effective.  Check out www.all-battery.com for their deals!

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