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From: john@hp-pcd.UUCP (john)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Re: lifetime of rechargeable batteri
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Date: Wed, 12-Dec-84 15:27:00 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec 12 15:27:00 1984
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Nf-From: hp-pcd!john    Dec  7 12:27:00 1984

<<<

   The reason that Alkalines are all stamped "Do not Recharge" is because
they can leak or even explode if not properly recharged. I have heard of
a TV Cameraman with a portable video unit and a belt pack of batteries that
was killed this way. No references to this and it is probably electronic
folklore.

   The problem is that your average K-Mart blue light special household
battery recharger complete with diode and series resistor/light-bulb does
not provide the voltage and current control that you need for a alkaline
battery. They even make these batteries with a dimple at one end so a
battery holder can distingish between alkalines and other batteries.

John Eaton

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