Re: Batteries - what type?

Ernie Willson <ewillson@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:494666b2$0$5536$9a6e19ea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

My experience is that Ni-Cd's are virtually worthless (don't hold enough
charge). I have no experience with lithium ones. I'd recommend the NiMH's

HTH,

EJ in NJ
---MIKE--- wrote:
I have three "power-off" lights that are dead because the batteries have
died. They take two AA batteries which I want to replace. Which type
would be the best - Lithium, Nickel-Cadmium, or Nickel Metal Hydride?
They would be plugged in and constantly charging until the power goes
off.


---MIKE---
In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
>> (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580')



if you examine Digi-Key's catalog,there are NiCd cells specifically made
for continous charging.

NiMHs require monitored charging.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
.

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