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Re: Rechargable batteries
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lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Mon, 23 Oct 2000 20:56:39 GMT
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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, though, the rechargeable alkaline batteries
are they way to go in an RCX if you want to save money.

Jerry

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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 some cells • to leak.  I have
sent back the charger with ruined cells at least three times now.  Ray-O-Vac • has been very
good about replacing the charger and the cells, but I don't trust the • Renewals any more and
no longer use them.
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  Re: Rechargable batteries
 
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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