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Subject: Re: [OM] ...rechargeables...
From: "Tom Trottier" <tom@xxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 00:14:31 -0400
I stand corrected. A good, INTELLIGENT fast charger is best for NiCd's. 
Otherwise, it's capacity may sink over 10 recharges. It can be restored 
by a fast charger.

See http://www.antonbauer.com/tech/handbook.html

--- Original Message ---
From:                   "Tom Trottier" <tom@xxxxxx>
To:                     "Giles" <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxx>, olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date sent:              Sat, 28 Aug 1999 11:57:33 -0400

> --- Original Message ---
> From:                 "Giles" <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date sent:            Sat, 28 Aug 1999 11:23:25 +0000
> Subject:              Re: [OM] ...rechargeables...
> > 
> > Panasonic NiCad batteries are amongst the best.  They should last for years 
> > if you 
> > get a good charger.  Overcharging such batteries shortens their life span.  
> > you can 
> > tell when they have reached their end when charging them up does not work, 
> > ie no 
> > voltage after re-charging.
> 
> One good rule for NiCd batteries is to ALWAYS remove them from the 
> charger when warm. Slow charging is always better for longer lifetime.
> > 
> > Giles
> > 
> > claire wrote:
> > 
> > > Dear Z & Z's,
> > > What are good rechargeable batteries (AA size) for flash & winder use ?
> 
> NiCd's are best for high current stuff like this - better than alkaline 
> or NiMh because of lower internal resistance. Lead acid batteries may 
> be comparable?
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