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AAA Batteries
How tough is it to find AAA batteries in Africa, particularly the less
developed countries? |
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In article , tb
writes How tough is it to find AAA batteries in Africa, particularly the less developed countries? No problem. The village shops in Mandinari sell them. And candles, in case the torch breaks... -- tom |
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In article , tb
writes How tough is it to find AAA batteries in Africa, particularly the less developed countries? No problem. The village shops in Mandinari sell them. And candles, in case the torch breaks... -- tom |
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"tb" wrote in message ... How tough is it to find AAA batteries in Africa, particularly the less developed countries? While most, if not all, shops stock regular batteries, not ALL will stock the AAA type. In the less developed countries you might end up searching for 'em when you're on off-beat tourist routes. Make sure you have at least one set spare at all times. |
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"tb" wrote in message ... How tough is it to find AAA batteries in Africa, particularly the less developed countries? While most, if not all, shops stock regular batteries, not ALL will stock the AAA type. In the less developed countries you might end up searching for 'em when you're on off-beat tourist routes. Make sure you have at least one set spare at all times. |
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Batteries are usually available at most villages, but AAA batteries
are usually NOT available. The other issue is that most batteries available in rural areas are very cheap quality batteries and they seldom have much charge in them. If you have battery-hungry equipment, rather bring your own batteries, or use rechargeable ones with a charger. I use a Gamin Geco GPS that uses AAA batteries, and I always take several packs of replacement Energizer or Duracel batteries, because my experience is that you can't get AAA batteries when you need them. Marc On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 20:34:32 GMT, "tb" wrote: How tough is it to find AAA batteries in Africa, particularly the less developed countries? |
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Batteries are usually available at most villages, but AAA batteries
are usually NOT available. The other issue is that most batteries available in rural areas are very cheap quality batteries and they seldom have much charge in them. If you have battery-hungry equipment, rather bring your own batteries, or use rechargeable ones with a charger. I use a Gamin Geco GPS that uses AAA batteries, and I always take several packs of replacement Energizer or Duracel batteries, because my experience is that you can't get AAA batteries when you need them. Marc On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 20:34:32 GMT, "tb" wrote: How tough is it to find AAA batteries in Africa, particularly the less developed countries? |
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On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 20:34:32 +0000, tb wrote:
How tough is it to find AAA batteries in Africa, particularly the less developed countries? You will find them easily in the very big cities. Good luck anywhere else, except maybe in tourist areas where photography supplies may be found, and even there don't count on it. |
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On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 20:34:32 +0000, tb wrote:
How tough is it to find AAA batteries in Africa, particularly the less developed countries? You will find them easily in the very big cities. Good luck anywhere else, except maybe in tourist areas where photography supplies may be found, and even there don't count on it. |
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