HEAD OFFICE
228-230 Halifax Street
Adelaide South Australia 5000
Phone: 08 8223 2011
Fax : 08 8223 2157
Mobile: 0413 730 100
Email: Tomf@powercell.com.au
MELBOURNE OFFICE
Clatyon Industrial Park
Unit 20 23-25 Bunney Road
Oakleigh South
Victoria 3167
Phone: 03 9558 2611
Fax: 03 9558 1210
Mobile: 0413 730 808
Email: perry@powercell.com.au
NEW SOUTH WALES OFFICE
Unit 25 29 Governor Macquarie Drive
Chipping Norton
New South Wales 2170
Phone: 02 9728 9111
Fax: 029728 9100
Mobile: 0414 234 301
Email: neild@powercell.com.au
P.O. Box 512
Padstow NSW 2211
QUEENSLAND OFFICE
P.O. Box 1018
Indooroopilly QLD 4068
Phone Fax 07 3879 6578
Mobile: 0413 730 500
Email: Jamie@powercell.com.au
WESTERN AUSTRALIA OFFICE
PO Box 1220
Midland DC 6936
Phone:
Fax:
Mobile: 0423 027 203
Email: nielg@powercell.com.au
Powercell (Australia) Trading PTY LTD
Powercell (Australia) Trading commenced business in Adelaide, 1st May 1980 and expanded to Sydney in 1989, then to Melbourne in 1993. There are now also branches in Queensland and Western Australia. Powercell currently have 10 employees in Adelaide, 3 in Sydney, 2 in Melbourne and a manager in Queensland and Western Australia.
Powercell acts as an Importer / Distributor / Agent for Primary and Secondary Dry Cell Batteries.
Powercell are the Australasian agent for GP Batteries and distribute imported product to “niche” markets throughout Australia and New Zealand. With excellence in service and quality Powercell are a Quality Endorsed Company and are continually striving to improve all areas to ensure customer satisfaction.
Due to the continual growth in the battery market and customer demand Powercell have recently upgraded and expanded their product range to include Ultra Alkaline round cells and Cordless Tool batteries.
Powercell are very committed to their distributors and customers, providing marketing tools such as coloured product catalogues and pre-pack sell in folders. To further enhance the convenience for their distributors and customers Powercell are currently working on a comprehensive and informative web site for all computer users.
As in the past, we aim to focus on the areas that are the “core” of our business in the future. That is, our focus will be on the importation and supply of our core range of specialist products and servicing “niche” markets in which we (and hence our customers) hold a competitive advantage.
Quality is our business - to achieve customer satisfaction, the quality of our products and our service must be our number one priority.
Customers are the focus of everything - our work is done with our customers in mind, and we strive for excellence in all our services, competitiveness and our reliability in the market.
GP Batteries are a Hong Kong based manufacturer with one of the most extensive ranges of primary and secondary battery products available. Since its establishment under the Gold Peak Group in Hong Kong, GP Batteries has become one of the world's major suppliers of primary and rechargeable batteries. Today, GP Batteries Group is the largest consumer battery manufacturer in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all rechargeable NiCad batteries have 'memory effect'?
No not all rechargeable batteries have the memory effect. GP batteries use a new technology, unlike sintered plate type rechargeable cells GP rechargeable NiCad cylindrical cells with modern foam electrode technology do not exhibit memory effect.
Why don't NiMH cells have the memory effect?
The reason that there is no memory effect in the NiMH cells is because of the non cadmium based nature of the cell, teamed with the modern foam electrode technology, ensuring that no undesirable memory effect is present.
What is the best type of battery to use for a high drain application like a discman, personal stereo, or camera equipment?
The best type of battery to use in a high drain application is an alkaline cell. These will perform head and shoulders above a zinc carbon cell in this type of application. The Alkaline cells are designed to be used for high drain applications.
What is the best type of battery to use for a low drain application like a wall clock, or a remote control?
You have two options: Using the Alkaline cells which will perform very well, or saving some money and using the Zinc Chloride type cell, which will perform almost as well as the Alkaline in this type of application.
What is the best way to store my rechargeable batteries?
We recommend that you try not to store your batteries for extended periods of time. If you need to do this however, try to store the battery in an uncharged state. When you know you need to use the battery again take it out of storage a few days before it's needed and charge and discharge it three times. This should rejuvenate the battery to get the highest capacity available from the cells.
Why don't my rechargeable batteries last as long
as the old one's use to?
This has to do with the charging specifications on the batteries. All consumer type rechargeable GP batteries charging specifications are to charge at 10% of the batteries capacity for 12 to 16 hours .In this day and age however most charge well above this rate as people want their batteries charged faster. Unfortunately there is a trade off, your battery gets charged a lot quicker but doesn't last as long.
Can I replace a NiCad battery with a NiMH battery?
Yes, in many cases it is not possible to get NiCad batteries for appliances, therefore there is no choice. The only problem that may arise is the charger may not cope with the higher capacity battery. It will either take a longer time to charge or not charge at all.
What does 'mAh' mean?
mAh stands for Milli-Amp per hour. This is the 'petrol tank' of battery, it refers to how long the battery will last after each charge. The higher than the mAh the longer the battery will last after each charge.
How long will a new battery last in my appliance?
Every appliances uses a battery differently, therefore it is not possible to know how long a battery will last in a particular appliance. However if you have an old battery you can compare the two mAh ratings and work it out that way.
IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR BATTERIES PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO CONTACT US