Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!yale!bunker!hcap!hnews!106!729!Jeff.Salzberg From: Jeff.Salzberg@f729.n106.z1.fidonet.org (Jeff Salzberg) Newsgroups: misc.handicap Subject: Re: WHAT DO YOU THINK? Message-ID: <13304@bunker.UUCP> Date: 8 Aug 90 21:05:47 GMT Sender: wtm@bunker.UUCP Reply-To: Jeff.Salzberg@f729.n106.z1.fidonet.org Distribution: misc Organization: FidoNet node 1:106/729 - Ten Pin Alley, Houston TX Lines: 15 Approved: wtm@bunker.UUCP Index Number: 9633 BK> finding that for some reason the machine at 15/16ths speed will BK> quickly sound like it needs new batteries using rechargeables. Bill, the problem may be with your batteries; NiCads need to periodically be completely discharged (and then recharged) or they forget how to hold a complete charge. Also, NiCads are slightly lower in voltage than carbon-zinc or alkalines; this may be part of the problem, too. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!106!729!Jeff.Salzberg Internet: Jeff.Salzberg@f729.n106.z1.fidonet.org