Re: Why Are 9v Rechargables Not 9v??????

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From: MARK C.
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 1991 13:26

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In article <1991Feb11.204414.18631@comp.vuw.ac.nz>, cyborg@rata.vuw.ac.nz (Alex Ivopol) writes:
> In article <16552@sdcc6.ucsd.edu> cs161fhn@sdcc10.ucsd.edu (Dennis Lou) writes:
>>>Most rechargable 9V batteries are made of 6 cells in series, each providing
>>>1.2V thus the 7.2 volts.
>>
>>Why not use 7 cells for 8.4 volts?  Couldn't they use the higher
>>capacity technology they use in the 1800 mah C cells to make up for
>>the lost space?

        They do, Varta makes a 7 cell 8.4V nominal "9 volt" 
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From: carney@iccgcc.decnet.ab.com (MARK C.)
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Subject: Re: Why Are 9v Rechargables Not 9v??????
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Date: 12 Feb 91 13:26:56 GMT
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