[TI-H] Re: Use Rechargable Batteries!
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[TI-H] Re: Use Rechargable Batteries!
>Knowing how the memory effect happens is the first step to combating it.
The
>memory effect happens because "whiskers" of metal form between the poles as
>Ni and Cd fall out of solution. Once reduced, the metals cannot become part
>of the solution again and reduce the efficiency of the battery. By
>traumatising the battery, the whiskers can be destroyed. The fragments of
>solidified metal do not hold a charge any more, but the remaining solution
>can still function and isn't impeded by the whiskers. Ahh... Chemistry is
>good.
It is ;-)
However, I have a NiMH battery in my gsm, but it still seems to have the
memory effect!
It's empty in the blink of an eye!
>-- Andre Masella (andre@masella.dynodns.net)
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>Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2001 9:16 PM
>Subject: [TI-H] Re: Use Rechargable Batteries!
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>: Scientists have quite a bit of trouble getting the so called 'memory
>effect'
>: to occur at all in any battery type. I know this for a fact and once I
>can
>: find the reference, I will post it. As for me, I have never once had
this
>: problem and I use NiCd batteries all the time.
>:
>: Dylan Stewart
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