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Hi Dez,

Yes, NiMH batteries are a good choice for many things, depending on the energy required for the device and the usage patterns. The worst thing about NiMH batteries is still the self discharge issue. Ultra Low Self Discharge (ULSD) batteries have helped with this a little but you still need to be aware of it. Also the ULSD batteries are generally not available in C and D cells so you need to use the battery adapters with AA cells in lieu of the C and D cells.

Sincerely,

Curtis

Responsible Energy Corporation
Curtis Randolph - CEO
3170 Eugene Way
Fallon, NV 89406
phone 800-790-7866 x3
fax 815-301-3958
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From: Dez
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 11:14 AM
To: info@greenbatteries.com
Subject: Quick question about NiMH batteries

I am assuming that NiMH batteries are best for kids' toys. Is this correct? If not what other rechargeable options do parents have?

Cheers!

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Desmond Williams
Freelance Writer/Columnist

Hi Drew,

Yes, that is perfectly OK to condition batteries at a faster rate if that is desired.

Sincerely,

Curtis

Responsible Energy Corporation
Curtis Randolph - CEO
3170 Eugene Way
Fallon, NV 89406
phone 800-790-7866 x3
fax 815-301-3958
cell 775-722-9901
www.greenbatteries.com
www.portablebatteries.com

From: drew tenenholz
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2008 8:45 AM
To: info@greenbatteries.com
Cc:
Subject: New Batteries, Conditioning, Charging Rates

Curtis --

Last week, I purchased a LaCrosse kit and some batteries. I'm trying to treat the batteries 'right', by using the 'refresh/condition/exercise' mode to charge-discharge several cycles until the batteries are put into service.

The downside here is the amount of time this is taking--the kit arrived Tuesday afternoon, and I'm just ready to use the batteries for the first time on Sunday evening. [My quick math says that a fully AA ULSD 2000mAh Greenbatteries brand batteries which charge at a rate of 200mA and discharge at 100mA will take close to 30 hours to run ONE discharge/charge cycle, so this is not unexpected.]

On the one hand, I can live with this. On the other, I'm trying to put together what I've read on your site about rapid charging (with a smart charger that actually quits when appropriate) and the fact that this charger has the ability to set different charge/discharge rates for the conditioning cycle.

Is is OK to use 'faster' settings for an INITIAL conditioning of NEW batteries? (e.g. charge at 1000mA / discharge at 500mA or even charge at 1800mA / discharge at 900mA)

Thanks,
Drew Tenenholz

P.S. OK to post on your BLOG if you want.