I've been using them for about a year -- AA cells mostly for digital cameras. I'm not thrilled. I estimate about 2-3 months and I have to recharge if they're just sitting on the shelf. Otherwise very short life in the camera. What I don't have is a good way to measure this. Voltage drop over time is not that large, though it seems likely ability to supply current would be a better measure. Anyone have any thoughts about this? Maybe look at voltage drop for, say, 10% of rated maH... For crucial situations I now always carry Li cells for backup. Expensive, but it works. Joe P. -----Original Message----- >From: Mark Sanders <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com> >Any general consensus on the life of a charge on NiMH batteries? I mean, if >I charge them and leave them sitting around without using them, how long >before the charge degrades to a point they need to be recharged. Inquiring >minds want to know! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Dec 05 2007 - 08:59:56 PST
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