[TriLUG] Ot: getting replacement batteries for old laptops

[David McDowell]

Just for kicks, thought I'd share... my Escape Hybrid has a 330V NiMH
!!  :)  Charging occurs when the 2.3 L engine is running or through
the kenetic energy captured during braking.  (write me off-list for
questions)


On 6/24/05, James Brigman <jbrigman at nc.rr.com> wrote:
> Aaron, you are correct: charge rates for NiMH differ from NiCD's, the
> NiMH are more sensitive to heat, so the charge rates are typically
> slower than for the NiCD's: no such thing as a fast charge for NiMH.
> 
> On Fri, 2005-06-24 at 06:51 -0400, Aaron S. Joyner wrote:
> > Note: make sure you're using the right charger if you replace the
> > batteries with ones of a different type.  I had this problem with a
> > cordless phone once; when I replaced the original NiCad batteries with
> > NiMh, the charger had toasted the new pack in about a week.
> >
> > Aaron S. Joyner
> 
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