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Trevyn Watson wrote:
> I like the Rayovac IC3 NiMH 15 minute rechargeables. NiMH batteries can
> deliver a lot of current all at once, which I think makes up for the
> fact that the voltage is lower than an alkaline (1.2 instead of 1.5).
> They do cost a lot ($30 for 4 at Radio Shack), but they'll pay for
> themselves eventually.
>
> The main reason I like them is that they do recharge in 15 minutes.
> They'll charge at a normal rate in any other charger, and normal NiMH
> will charge at a normal rate in the 15 minute charger.
Cool! That's what I'm looking for. Although charging in groups of 4 is
annoying.
Back when I was racing RC Cars I had 4 battery packs. One for each heat
at a standard race day. Back then we did all sorts of things to get the
batteries to last a little over 4 minutes and deliver the maximum amount
of power in the given time.
> Also, they're Good For The Environment (TM).
Well I wouldn't call them good for the environment. Just not as bad.
Derek
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