Re: NimH batteries

On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 13:45:54 +0000 (UTC), Neil Ellwood wrote:

>> I think I have hit on a simple solution. I remove the batteries before they
>> are fully exhausted. Then I put them into a torch, switch the torch on and
>> leave it on until the light dies. I then give the batteries a full timed
>> charge as if for first charge.
>> Is there anything wrong with this idea please? Thanks.
>
> Nothing.

Yes, if the person monitoring the light doesn't walk away or fall
asleep. Otherwise there's a risk of damage. But if the light uses
3 or more cells, it's almost certain that at least one of them will
be "torched" if the torch isn't switched off when the light dims or
dies.

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