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From: wmartin@brl-tgr.ARPA (Will Martin )
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: lifetime of rechargeable batteries
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Date: Mon, 3-Dec-84 15:56:30 EST
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Posted: Mon Dec  3 15:56:30 1984
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Just out of curiosity, I wonder why no one yet on this discussion (I believe)
has mentioned that ordinary cheap carbon-zinc batteries can be recharged
to a usable state for at least several times. I do it all the time, but I
admit I have no idea how much electricity I'm using in my aged and decrepit
recharger, so the economics might not be cost-effective. The convenience
of not having to buy the batteries so often is worthwhile, though.

I also recharge alkalines the same way. So far none have leaked or 
otherwise misbehaved as a result. The only leaky batteries I've had
recently are freebie Radio Shack 9-volts in my TV remote control and
an AA cell in an unopened package of Eveready "Energizers". (I mailed the
latter back to Eveready, and the cheapskates replaced them but didn't
repay my postage by providing more than I sent back or sending me a 
check or stamps. Hmph!)

Anyway, if your nicads are giving you few recharges, try using ordinary
batteries and recharging them the same few times. Would be cheaper!

Will Martin

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