[Boatanchors] VOM Batteries that don't leak?

Ken Kaplan krkaplan at cox.net
Fri Jul 19 20:37:17 EDT 2013


Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't the rechargeable batteries 1.2v while 
the alkaline & carbon zinc ones are 1.5-1.6v? That .3-.4v difference 
often means it's recharge time more frequently on higher load devices. 
Not sure what eneloops are...

Ken

On 7/19/2013 8:00 AM, DC wrote:
> I have put eneloops in everything and never had a leakage problem since
> making the conversion to rechargeable 3 years ago.  Also, I think that
> if they ever did leak the substance is not corrosive.
>
> They are in everything from a KX3 to outdoor sprinkler timers and have
> about 30 in service at any given time if you include emergency
> flashlights, ham gear, AM/FM radios and other stuff.
>
> Amazon and Costco seem to have the best prices on them.
>
> Richard
> W6DDC


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