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- From: neilw@informix.com (Neil Williams)
- Newsgroups: misc.consumers,misc.consumers.house,misc.kids
- Subject: Re: Rechargable Battery Source Needed (and a Query)
- Message-ID: <1993Jan6.004831.13481@informix.com>
- Date: 6 Jan 93 00:48:31 GMT
- References: <1993Jan4.150614.6635@kodak.kodak.com> <1icog5INNefq@travis.csd.harris.com>
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- In article <1icog5INNefq@travis.csd.harris.com> wcurtiss@travis.csd.harris.com (William Curtiss) writes:
- >In article <1993Jan4.150614.6635@kodak.kodak.com> marulli@kodak.kodak.com (Dave x71244/RDCS/2-205-KO) writes:
- >>
- >>Also, does anyone have hints about uses of NiCads?
- >
- >NiCads are great for photoflashes, but make sure you have a second pair.
- >It seems that NiCads dump their energy quicker than alkalines. This results
- >in quicker "cycle" times for the flash. (A very compelling reason to use
- >NiCads in flashes, versus other types of batteries.) The downside is that
- >NiCads do not taper off when they get weak, like other types of batteries --
- >they just pretty much flat-out quit. You don't get the warning you do with
- >other types, i.e. longer and longer cycle times. For this reason, if you
- >depend on your flash, keep a second pair handy and charged.
-
- If possible, you should also check out the milli-amp hour rating
- of the NiCads. Typical cheapo AA's currently have about 500 MAh,
- while better ones can go to 750+, meaning they will last 50%
- longer.
-
- Metal hydride (sp?) rechargeables seem to have a lot of promise
- but are still pretty new technology. If MAh is critical for
- you, check them out.
-
- NiCads work fine for me in my flash.
-
- --Neil
-
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- Neil Williams: neilw@informix.com
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