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Re: Pure Energy & the RCX
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Wed, 17 Nov 1999 10:41:25 GMT
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I've been using them in a GPS for a couple years. They don't get a lot of
use, but I've never had any problem. When using the GPS I like being able to
always start out the day with a fresh set of batteries. I probably never did
a full discharge of the batteries and they were recharged at the end of the
day. I've been using them in my Lego stuff too, but only for a couple
months.
However, the batteries are harder to find than they used to be so I wonder
if people have been having the problems you had, thus affecting sales.
-Mike Kory
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Maynes <ERASETHISBITkmaynes@powersurfr.com>
Newsgroups: lugnet.robotics
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 2:35 AM
Subject: Re: Pure Energy & the RCX
> Regarding Rechargeable Alkaline Batteries:
>
> DON'T USE THEM DON'T USE THEM DON'T USE THEM DON'T USE THEM
>
> Wh- ..Why? you ask, bewildered.
> Well, I suppose maybe my reaction is a bit strong, but I absolutely hate • these
> batteries. They're a nightmare to manage in any great quantity. In order • to
> keep them functioning properly, they must be recharged very regularly and
> _without_ fully discharging them. A full discharge is death to these • cells.
> On top of that, they charge/discharge at a different rate for each cell, • so
> groups of cells go "out of match", i.e. the charge/discharge • characteristics
> for each cell wanders in its own direction and at its own rate from • production
> specs over their lifespan. And quickly in some cases. This being the case, • it
> is very difficult to keep groups of cells in good working order. I've • actually
> had cells <hiss> at me. For no apparent reason. I was following all the
> directions to the letter, and still these cells decided to vent their
> internals. Whatever chemicals they use, I don't want 'em spread all over • my
> gear, that's for certain.
>
> Why on earth should you heed my raving? Well, I've been an R/C racer for • years,
> so I have a pretty good clue how to manage batteries of all kinds. We all • use
> 'AA' size cells of one sort or another for our radio transmitters - gear • that
> can be worth up to $1000, depending on what you're using. Not something • you
> want blown apart by a bad battery. I'm not the only one with this • experience
> with rechargeable alkalines - I'm involved in a rather large R/C club, and
> several of the other racers have tried them with the same results.
>
> ---
>
> Of course, if you've been using these batteries for any length of time • (over 3
> months) with a modicum of success, please tell me the secret! I've still • got
> several chargers sitting around from when I first found these batteries • and
> bought a whole bunch....
> I can make NiCd's sing, but these things just hate me. So I hate 'em back. • :)
>
> Just my 32 cents
> K.M.
Kevin Maynes <ERASETHISBITkmaynes@powersurfr.com> wrote in message
news:FLC2Jz.IKJ@lugnet.com...
> Regarding Rechargeable Alkaline Batteries:
>
> DON'T USE THEM DON'T USE THEM DON'T USE THEM DON'T USE THEM
>
> Wh- ..Why? you ask, bewildered.
> Well, I suppose maybe my reaction is a bit strong, but I absolutely hate • these
> batteries. They're a nightmare to manage in any great quantity. In order • to
> keep them functioning properly, they must be recharged very regularly and
> _without_ fully discharging them. A full discharge is death to these • cells.
> On top of that, they charge/discharge at a different rate for each cell, • so
> groups of cells go "out of match", i.e. the charge/discharge • characteristics
> for each cell wanders in its own direction and at its own rate from • production
> specs over their lifespan. And quickly in some cases. This being the case, • it
> is very difficult to keep groups of cells in good working order. I've • actually
> had cells <hiss> at me. For no apparent reason. I was following all the
> directions to the letter, and still these cells decided to vent their
> internals. Whatever chemicals they use, I don't want 'em spread all over • my
> gear, that's for certain.
>
> Why on earth should you heed my raving? Well, I've been an R/C racer for • years,
> so I have a pretty good clue how to manage batteries of all kinds. We all • use
> 'AA' size cells of one sort or another for our radio transmitters - gear • that
> can be worth up to $1000, depending on what you're using. Not something • you
> want blown apart by a bad battery. I'm not the only one with this • experience
> with rechargeable alkalines - I'm involved in a rather large R/C club, and
> several of the other racers have tried them with the same results.
>
> ---
>
> Of course, if you've been using these batteries for any length of time • (over 3
> months) with a modicum of success, please tell me the secret! I've still • got
> several chargers sitting around from when I first found these batteries • and
> bought a whole bunch....
> I can make NiCd's sing, but these things just hate me. So I hate 'em back. • :)
>
> Just my 32 cents
> K.M.
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