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From: johne@hpvcla.HP.COM (John Eaton)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Capacity of 6V lantern batteries
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Date: 18 Jul 88 17:20:32 GMT
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< What is the mAH capacity of a plain old 6 volt lantern battery, preferably
< alkaline?  
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 From Duracell Comprehensive Battery Guide (1984):
 
 
 MN908    6 Volt Alkaline     2.563" X 2.563" X 4.250     20,000 MAH
 MN918    6 Volt Alkaline     5.250" X 3.750" X 4.875     40,000 MAH
 
 
 
 
 
 
No wonder Joe Newman get such good mileage in his demos.


John Eaton
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