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From: copp@petrus.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Radio Shaft vs GE NiCads
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Date: Thu, 5-Dec-85 14:42:00 EST
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Posted: Thu Dec  5 14:42:00 1985
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Nf-From: petrus!copp    Dec  5 14:42:00 1985

Not only do ni-cads not work in some equipment (due to the lower
voltage per cell), they can actually DAMAGE some items.  The classic
example is cheapo electronic flash units.  Some designs rely upon the
internal resistance of conventional cells to provide a current limit;
the ni-cads have a lower internal resistance and permit current levels
high enough to fry the electronics.  The moral: don't put ni-cads in
your toy unless the owner manual says it is OK.