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Re: solar charging, rechargables

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From: Torkil Hammer
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 1989 17:54
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In article <24210@cup.portal.com> MJB@cup.portal.com (Martin J Brown-Jr) writes:
#Since the great quake of '89 in S.F., preparation for "the big one" here
#in SoCal has been reawaken from its slumber. In this regard, I have several
#radios and flashlights in which I use rechargeable batteries. Since the

Consider alkaline batteries.  They have a shelf life of many years, and
will give you weeks of service which is enough.  They are a lot more
reliable than Nicad rechargable batteries which work best when used daily.

Torkil Hammer
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From: torkil@psivax.UUCP (Torkil Hammer)
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Subject: Re: solar charging, rechargables
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Date: 20 Nov 89 17:54:45 GMT
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