@Hanky@medz@Woody1 you could always put them in a blender and drink them instead. I’m pretty sure that’s where the British drink “lucasade” comes from
@Woody1 Actually, zinc-manganese batteries (the ones from which you want to run) are perfectly serviceable in flashlights and remote controls, just not heavy-draw devices.
Is this the Lucas Electric that made electrical components for British cars in the 50’s and 60’s and 70’s, and for my 1970 Fiat 124 Spyder? They were famous for failing; I recall only one major electrical problem in my Fiat (there were plenty of other problems!).
Thanks, Meh, for the assortment. I sometimes need those odd-sized batteries for various things - not everything in my home uses AA/AAA sizes! (p.s., not Meh, tonight. But meh, anyway!)
@medz I agree, but I buy bulk packs of C/D/9V from Amazon whenever they have a sale. This is more like a backup multi-pack at a pretty good price - for non-rechargeables, of course! Kind of backup stock for emergencies, I guess.
These are still not as cost effective as a few lithium ion rechargeables. I would get more than 72 charges out of them, and I wouldn’t have the last 60+ of them be dead by the time I needed them.
@medz, it costs $0.09 to charge a AA battery 72 times, assuming $0.20/kWh. The lifetime cost of a recharging a battery is neglibke compared to the cell cost.
@mike808 It’s true, but you still need these for your devices that can’t handle 4.2V…unless they’ve finally made some good rechargeable lithium batteries around 1.5V…
@mike808@thebigtverberg I haven’t looked in a few years, but I don’t recall seeing lithium ion AA batteries on the market. The NiMH batteries are pretty good, though. I’m still probably going to buy this.
@Limewater@mike808 Awesome…glad it’s finally happening…now who will be the guinea pig to test these out…? Unless we can get Mooch on reddit to trial some if he hasn’t already… If any of these are good, it will be a game changer for me.
One caveat with these batteries is that they ship packaged in 2 AA or AAA packs, which means the boxes are gigantic compared to the bulk battery deals they have sold on here before. It’s also kind of a hassle to open up each pack individually.
Yo Meh.com the last time you offered these it was one or the other. I just got 100 plus AA batteries so I was hoping to get the triple A this time. I don’t need an additional 72 AA batteries. Why can’t 72 triple A for 11 dollars be done? Best Buy usually puts 48 pack on sale once a month on their daily site it is a 48 pack for 7 dollars. I guess I wait until then.
The last time I bought batteries from Meh, they were an acid-leaking disaster. Now the Quip debacle. I’m going to roll the dice and see if I can go the Trifecta. Who knows, maybe I’ll open the box and find a Foscam WiFi camera set?
I bought these the last time they were up for sale and the first package had swollen batteries that didn’t work. Buy at your own risk. I’d take advantage of the meh warranty, but between the shipping weight and the price, probably costs me more to send back.
@IcedCorn No warranty on Batteries but if they are defective Meh is a very friendly customer service company. Even @Chadp is ok sometime you get Panda socks when you order mustaches and you get some fun banter.
Pretty sure if there is a quality issue with the product or warranty return, customer isn’t responsible for return shipping charges… or at least I should hope not!!!
@leti1111 Agreed! The only time I ever had a problem with something I bought from Meh was one of those light saber lighters. One of the two was defective and they sent me a replacement with no hassle at all.
Given the reputation of the Lucas (“Prince of Darkness”) name for automotive electrical systems, I can think of few poorer trade names to use for batteries. Yugo maybe.
The problem with batteries is if they have been stored above or below temperature, or if they have been banged around a lot, they can leak. I trust Meh to stand by if I ordered them, but I’m not ordering because I don’t trust that the batteries were handled well before Meh got them or during shipment, etc…so I’m not ordering them. Energizer and Duracel is sooo expensive though…
@legaldreamteam I haven’t made it to the last batch of batteries I bought from meh yet… I’m still working through ones I bought 3 battery purchases ago.
Hey is this the same Lucas that put the crappy electrical components in British Leyland cars? Or in other words, is this the company that makes me still shudder when I think of a certain red MGB that spent more time in the shop than on the road?
Specs
What’s in the Box?
1x Assortment pack (4x AA, 4x AAA, 2x 9V, 2x C, 2x D)
OR
72x AA + 72x AAA batteries
Price Comparison
AA: $89.94 (for 6x 24-packs) at Amazon
AAA: $72 (for 6x 24-packs) at Amazon
Assortment: $19.99 at Amazon
Warranty
90 day Mediocre
Estimated Delivery
Monday, July 13th - Thursday, July 16th
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@shahnm
when you don’t see the word alkaline run Forrest run
@Woody1 they are alkaline though
@medz @Woody1 And 0% Mercury!!
@medz when it’s not in the right up, it’s just a stop on the way to Willoughby.
@Hanky @medz LOL!
Your mission should you accept it, is to wire all these batteries in a series, then touch the ends with your tongue to see if your nose glows.
These batteries will self-destruct in 6 seconds, good luck oo8
@Hanky @medz @Woody1 you could always put them in a blender and drink them instead. I’m pretty sure that’s where the British drink “lucasade” comes from
/image lucozade
@Woody1 Actually, zinc-manganese batteries (the ones from which you want to run) are perfectly serviceable in flashlights and remote controls, just not heavy-draw devices.
I did see the word…alkaline!!
/buy
@bchrist825 Sorry, this deal contains 2 unique items and I’m not sure which one you want. You can review how to pick one, or just try ordering from the checkout page.
Is this the Lucas Electric that made electrical components for British cars in the 50’s and 60’s and 70’s, and for my 1970 Fiat 124 Spyder? They were famous for failing; I recall only one major electrical problem in my Fiat (there were plenty of other problems!).
@andyw My first thought. Just put the smoke back in when it escapes.
@andyw @Ovlovian
This is the item youre looking for.
@andyw, My high school auto shop teacher always said that Fiat stands for “Failure In Automotive Technology”. Guess he was right.
@andyw @Mescolito
I heard it was “Fix It Again, Tony!”
@andyw
@andyw Thanks to all 4 of you above-they are pretty good!
*Toy not included
I’m still working my way thru the lifetime supply of AA batteries Meh sold me a while back. Maybe offer just the AAA for about $12, and I’ll buy.
@DJP519 you can buy 72 AAA for $12. Comes with a bonus pack of 72 AAA.
@chellemonkey Nah, it’s $22. Just slightly too high for an impulse buy.
Ooh, Lucas Electrics, AKA the prince of darkness to those of you with experience with British motorcars.
@toycardriver My question, exactly-see above.
Thanks, Meh, for the assortment. I sometimes need those odd-sized batteries for various things - not everything in my home uses AA/AAA sizes! (p.s., not Meh, tonight. But meh, anyway!)
@cbl_wv Trouble is I usually need more than 2 D or C batts. Seems like the things that use them require a bunch.
@medz I agree, but I buy bulk packs of C/D/9V from Amazon whenever they have a sale. This is more like a backup multi-pack at a pretty good price - for non-rechargeables, of course! Kind of backup stock for emergencies, I guess.
Lucas refrigerators are the reason the Brits drink warm beer!
These are still not as cost effective as a few lithium ion rechargeables. I would get more than 72 charges out of them, and I wouldn’t have the last 60+ of them be dead by the time I needed them.
How about some popsockets instead?
@mike808 are you factoring in the utility costs to power the charger?
@medz, it costs $0.09 to charge a AA battery 72 times, assuming $0.20/kWh. The lifetime cost of a recharging a battery is neglibke compared to the cell cost.
Neglibke is Norwegian for small.
@Michaelforman
Excretely.
@mike808 It’s true, but you still need these for your devices that can’t handle 4.2V…unless they’ve finally made some good rechargeable lithium batteries around 1.5V…
@mike808 @thebigtverberg I haven’t looked in a few years, but I don’t recall seeing lithium ion AA batteries on the market. The NiMH batteries are pretty good, though. I’m still probably going to buy this.
@Limewater @thebigtverberg
There is one, at least. I get my batteries from https://www.batteryjunction.com Good selection amd features.
@Michaelforman - “Neglibke is Norwegian for small.” No it’s not! But it’s something that sounds a lot like it. “ubetydelig”
@mike808 @thebigtverberg Hey! You’re right!
https://www.batteryjunction.com/ipower-8aa-batteries-and-charger-kit.html
Heck of a start-up cost, though… And you wouldn’t want to fully-charge a LiPo and leave it sitting around for two months.
Still, I’m impressed that these exist now.
@stevierob
@Limewater @mike808 Awesome…glad it’s finally happening…now who will be the guinea pig to test these out…? Unless we can get Mooch on reddit to trial some if he hasn’t already… If any of these are good, it will be a game changer for me.
What’s with the part number? Did you hire Fonzy after he jumped the shark?
@hchavers
/youtube AAA batteries vine
One caveat with these batteries is that they ship packaged in 2 AA or AAA packs, which means the boxes are gigantic compared to the bulk battery deals they have sold on here before. It’s also kind of a hassle to open up each pack individually.
@jandrese Yep, agree, but good to put into the “emergency backup” stock, when you aren’t really sure what size you might need, in a pinch. IMO.
My fridge is way too small for this deal.
I’d be in…if my name was Lucas.
I’m out. I have a Nitecore battery recharger and a few rechargeable batteries.
@arrakisforce I hope to become as prepared as you are, one of these days.
But right now, just having extra batteries is a big deal, for me!!
@arrakisforce I have a buddy named Lucas. I should send him some for the lolz.
Yo Meh.com the last time you offered these it was one or the other. I just got 100 plus AA batteries so I was hoping to get the triple A this time. I don’t need an additional 72 AA batteries. Why can’t 72 triple A for 11 dollars be done? Best Buy usually puts 48 pack on sale once a month on their daily site it is a 48 pack for 7 dollars. I guess I wait until then.
Almost 2 hours in an no one has posted this song?
Slackers.
Too many batteries to resist. In for one AA/AAA bundle!
/image shocked-heated-cellar
The last time I bought batteries from Meh, they were an acid-leaking disaster. Now the Quip debacle. I’m going to roll the dice and see if I can go the Trifecta. Who knows, maybe I’ll open the box and find a Foscam WiFi camera set?
@sjk3 Nah, they’ll send you a Stem Izon (which is now out of business and unusable unless hacked).
@sjk3 Quip isn’t a debacle, it’s meh entertainment at it’s finest!
I bought these the last time they were up for sale and the first package had swollen batteries that didn’t work. Buy at your own risk. I’d take advantage of the meh warranty, but between the shipping weight and the price, probably costs me more to send back.
@IcedCorn Well it’s Lucas wadau expect?
@IcedCorn No warranty on Batteries but if they are defective Meh is a very friendly customer service company. Even @Chadp is ok sometime you get Panda socks when you order mustaches and you get some fun banter.
@IcedCorn Anyone who expects otherwise never owned an British car.
Pretty sure if there is a quality issue with the product or warranty return, customer isn’t responsible for return shipping charges… or at least I should hope not!!!
@leti1111 Agreed! The only time I ever had a problem with something I bought from Meh was one of those light saber lighters. One of the two was defective and they sent me a replacement with no hassle at all.
I desperately wanted an Atari 5200 but instead got this: . I ended up PEEKing and POKEing it to death.
@lehigh I had an Atari 5200 and the controllers died way too early! It was not as good as the 2600.
I bought the batteries last time. I don’t feel they have a charge I use them for my door lock but I get no juice.
i pretty much left meh over the last batch of batteries I bought from y’all. Sure, you refunded the one size, but both sizes leaked.
You guys seem to always do what is right, but you must like dancing with fire to offer no name batteries again
Does anyone know which size batteries I need for my quip toothbrush?
@OnionSoup AAA
https://help.getquip.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000349866-How-do-I-change-the-battery-
@medz @OnionSoup That’s it…just slide it in…
@OnionSoup @therealjrn don’t force it!
@medz @OnionSoup @therealjrn
And if it’s too big, then keep trying different ones until you find one that fits.
These make awesome paperweights/doorstops.
@PlainJane62 They make better batteries, though.
Given the reputation of the Lucas (“Prince of Darkness”) name for automotive electrical systems, I can think of few poorer trade names to use for batteries. Yugo maybe.
@squalorheights Your comment proves that truth is stranger than fiction. That made me laugh.
The problem with batteries is if they have been stored above or below temperature, or if they have been banged around a lot, they can leak. I trust Meh to stand by if I ordered them, but I’m not ordering because I don’t trust that the batteries were handled well before Meh got them or during shipment, etc…so I’m not ordering them. Energizer and Duracel is sooo expensive though…
Last battery deal I got from meh the batteries were all half dead or greater. So thanks but definitely no thanks.
@legaldreamteam I haven’t made it to the last batch of batteries I bought from meh yet… I’m still working through ones I bought 3 battery purchases ago.
@legaldreamteam Were they this brand though?
I don’t understand why Meh didn’t include the work Alkaline in the description of the batteries.
@stuart5 Save on bandwidth.
@stuart5 the more stuff they write, the heavier the page gets and they don’t want it falling off the screen.
now excuse while i go delete some files to make my hard drive lighter.
@stuart5 Too close to AlkaSeltzer.
Hey is this the same Lucas that put the crappy electrical components in British Leyland cars? Or in other words, is this the company that makes me still shudder when I think of a certain red MGB that spent more time in the shop than on the road?
Do these work in Quip toothbrushes?
@somf69 AAA size do, yes.
When John McCain was a young man, the only batteries he used were Lucas. So adamant about it, folks called him Lucas McCain.