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(...) concluded I have uesd the everyready renewal batteries in my RCX without problems (...) (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) We had this discussion (in the context of RCX) a few weeks ago. To summarise: Alkaline (non-rechargable) AA's are 1.5v when new but gradually run down to about 1.2v or even less when 'flat'. A few brave people have actually built rechargers (...) (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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In lugnet.robotics, sjbaker1@airmail.net writes: <snip> (...) Let me add a few words concerning Renewal's, from my own experiences... Renewal's *like* to be recharged frequently, particualarly while they still have some remaining charge in them. (...) (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Yes - I'd heard that...and to finish the story, Lead/Acid batteries (such as car and motorcycle batteries) should NEVER be run completely flat as it's very bad for them...completely the opposite of NiCads which should always be run flat. Dunno (...) (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I've read a lot of posts about the EverReady Renewals, and to be honest, I have to really wonder if they are anything special or not. I kinda think it might mostly just be the charger that is special. However, I *do not know*, so this is just (...) (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) AFAIK they are built more robust, to tolerate the charging better, while chemically they are the same. That said, my experience with AAA renewals (the german Müller system) for my Palm III was not good. Even with an expensive intelligent (...) (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I use Ray-O-Vac Rechargeable Alkaline batteries and their special charger in my RCX with great results. I only seem to recharge them every few weeks and then they have lots left in them. The charger seems to charge each (of 4) individually, the (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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I have also used the Ray-O-Vac Renewals in the RCX. Unfortunately, I have not had good luck with them. They seem to work fine in the RCX, but recharging them (in the Ray-O-Vac charger specially intended for the Renewals, model PS1) invariably causes (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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My first two sets ran very hot and did not last long. I replaced them recently with Ray-O-Vac "Rechargeables" (no longer called Renewals) and, using the very same model PS1 charger they work well. Perhaps they fixed something. I think the point is, (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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