[Boatanchors] VOM Batteries that don't leak?

[D C _Mac_ Macdonald]

And quite frequently, the rechargable (NiCd or NiMH) cells don't provide enough voltage to run the device even right after charging.

This is especially true with some digital cameras.  Camera wants 6.0 V and only gets less than 5.2 V.

 
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> From: Jbrannig at verizon.net
> To: krkaplan at cox.net; boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 21:18:16 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] VOM Batteries that don't leak?
> 
> I've had all brands leak in flashlights, remotes, VOM's...
> 
> REMOVE when not in use....
> 
> Jim
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Ken Kaplan 
> Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 8:37 PM 
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net 
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] VOM Batteries that don't leak? 
> 
> 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