nimh batteries [RE-wrenches]

[Nik Ponzio, Vermont Solar Engineering]

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The only major drawback to NiMH cells is a higher self-discharge rate (1.5x
to 2x that of NICAD). They're great in devices that get frequent re-charging
but for that emergency flashlight in the trunk, your best bet for shelflife
is alkaline (still going....)


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Nicholas Ponzio
Vermont Solar Engineering
PO Box 697
Burlington, VT 05402
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www.backeastsolar.com

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