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Re: NiCds in viewer

  • From: P3D Gregory J. Wageman <gjw@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Re: NiCds in viewer
  • Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 13:06:19 -0700
Dr. T. wrote:

>BobH, FYI, most two-cell blubs are rated for 2.5 V... "Normal" batteries
>give less than 3V under load and the voltage drops with time. NiCds show
>less volage drop under load and stay within tighter limits between charge
>cycles.  The "best" choice depends on how the viewer is being used.

And of course any lamp can be used above its nominal rated voltage.  Just
don't expect it to last its nominal rated life. :-)

	-Greg


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