# Rechargeable batteries

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rechargeable-batteries/266576>\
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**Created:** [July 22, 2008, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rechargeable-batteries/266576 "2008-07-22T11:30:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![randomagain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/35a633/32.png) [@randomagain](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/randomagain)\
**Post date:** [July 22, 2008, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rechargeable-batteries/266576/1 "2008-07-22T11:30:45Z")

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how long do rechargeable batteries last? I mean their full lifetime.

I’ve had a couple of sets for 3 years, they charge up then die fairly quickly… I guess the answer is obvious.

Also would the x-ray machine at an airport muck them up?:eyeup:

thanks:tini: