Re: [Paddlewise] NiMH vs non-recharhgeables

From: <cholst_at_bitstream.net>
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 12:44:08 -0500 (CDT)
Alex,

I can't speak to your specific headlamp, but the chief benefit of
rechargeable alkaline cells is that they have a very low self-discharge
rate rather than a high capacity, so I'm not surprised you got no better
results with them. I don't use mine much any more, and when the last one
dies, I'm going to donate the charger to Goodwill.

NiMH cells are getting better, though, with a new variety that has a low
self-discharge rate. See the Sanyo Eneloop cells at
http://thomasdistributing.com/.

Chuck Holst
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