Re: PHOTO-3D digest 1286

[P3D Bob Howard <bobh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

RE: Viewer voltage, NiCds et all. Dr.T
George is probably thinking I have gone over the edge, as I even sent a 
viewer to him for TLC with NiCds inside that he had to return. (He sent 
me a different brand, but that's OK.) I know that the normal flashlite 
bulb (which these were) is set to a nominal 2.48 v or so to allow for 
the middle life of the two cell set. But NiCds are never more than 1.22 
v per cell so start off as mid life batteries. A nice fresh alkaline 
will certainly pep up the light. I also don't like the fact that NiCds 
don't have much of a shelf live and need recharging monthly at least.
It may be that my bad experience is from not having the heavy duty ones 
that cost about $7 each..most of the cheaper ones are an AA in a C or D
case. BobH


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