Re: Everready Lithium AA size batts?

[P3D Gabriel Jacob <jacob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob Wier writes

>They are supposed to
>do very well for intermittant surge use (like flash units) although
>not so hot for continuous (like toys). I've checked Wal-Mart, etc
>and havn't turned up a thing.
>
>(Of course I use ni-cads when it's convenient to do so otherwise...)

Can't help you there myself, but maybe you or someone else can help me.
Regarding the ni-cads, I have always preffered using these in most
assorted types of equipment, from toys to electronic equipment.

The problem is that quite a few of them warn not to use ni-cads. Now
I always considered this to be a plot from the non ni-cad manufacterers
to sell more batteries. ;-) But seriously on my Vivitar 2800 flash it
specifically mentions that if one takes four consecutive flashes, it
good blow the electronics. I guess this is because of the higher current
capacity of the ni-cads being able to recharge them much quicker thus 
not being able to disipate the heat generated. Is this true or can I
still keep on using ni-cads and thus saving a few pennies and saving
the world from more trash in the garbage dumps???

Gabriel


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