What kind of batteries go in a cordless phone?

What kind of batteries go in a cordless phone?

Most cordless phones will take rechargeable AAA batteries, but it’s important that you buy rechargeable batteries that have been recommended for cordless phones. A genuine AAA cordless phone battery has a slightly longer positive terminal to connect inside the battery compartment.

Can you replace batteries in cordless phones?

The answer is that all cordless phone batteries eventually wear out over time and they lose the ability to recharge. So when you notice the talk-time reducing that is the telltale sign that the batteries will need replacing soon.

How do you know if your cordless phone needs a new battery?

Call quality and volume may drop, especially if the user ranges far away from the base station. Most cordless phones send a distinctive beep or chirp through the handset at 15- or 30-second intervals to alert the user that battery strength has dropped below the level of functionality.

Can I use any rechargeable batteries in my cordless phone?

You can put any AAA rechargeable NiMH cells in there, and the phone won’t know the difference. When the handset is placed into the charging cradle, the charger won’t know the difference either. So it will just continue to charge the batteries at a low current (around 50mA).

Are cordless phone batteries different?

The type of batteries that you should use in cordless phones has changed. If your cordless telephone has a Ni-Cad battery then these have now been replaced with NiMh battery packs. In this case the capacity will be higher however due to the way the charging circuit worked in these older phones they will work properly.

Which rechargeable batteries are best for cordless phones?

Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Batteries: Nickel metal hydride batteries are a better choice to power up your cordless phones as they have a high energy density. They can offer up to 25% more capacity than NiCad batteries which means you can talk on the phone for a longer duration, if you equip them with NiMH batteries.

How long should a cordless phone battery last?

In general, cordless telephone batteries have a life expectancy of up to three years. After three years, the chemicals in the batteries are depleted and gradually die. You need to replace the used batteries with new batteries for uninterrupted communication over your cordless phone.

Should you leave your cordless phone on the charger all the time?

After the handset is fully charged, the handset can be left on the charger without any ill effect on the batteries. It is safe to keep the handset on the charger whenever it is not in use. Use only the Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries. Never use Alkaline or any other types as these could damage your handset.