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Scotsbob
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What batteries do you use? Normal or rechargeable? and what ones would you recommend as the best of both types?
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Big Wolf
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Rechargeable. Currently using Uniross 2500mAh for both GPSr and Camera.
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Haggis Hunter
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Rechargeable, been using 2 sets of Uniross AAA 600mah for my Geko for the last 2 years.
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Firth of Forth
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Rechargeable - interchangeable with batteries for my digital camera.
hama 2400mAh NiMH whatever all that means. 
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Big Wolf
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| Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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The 2400 mAh is a measure of the total charge capacity of the battery. mAh stands for milliamp-hour, the milliamp being a unit of electric current. A 2400mAh battery is therefore capable of delivering the equivalent of 2400 milliamps (2.4 Amps) for one hour.
NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) rechargeable batteries are probably the most environmentally friendly battery type as they don't incorporate Cadmium - a highly toxic element, and don't suffer a "memory effect" (gradual loss of maximum capacity). Note that NiMH batteries may lose 1% of their charge per day but self-discharge is reduced at low temperatures.
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ghiribizzo
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Built in rechargeable in 'Quest' but 'Foretrex' varies between Duracell Ultra alkaline cells which I prefer but I have a set of 750mAh Duracell rechargeable AAA cells.
You can get 12 'Dynamic Power' (quality, quality...) AAA cells from Poundland for um, £1 so the vfm would appear to be there.
If anyone wishes to commision a 'leading brand' versus 'Dynamic Power' scientific comparison then £20's to the usual address! |
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