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Subject: Re: UK Q60 lights and NiCd batteries
From: "DYER, BILL" <BILL.DYER@mi*.co*.uk*>
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 95 15:58:56

Apologies if info has been sent, but our system has been off line for the last
24 hours.

Does anyone use NiCds in torches designed for Alkaline/disposable batteries?
Do you have bulb life problems?

I have adapted NiCds to fit my Q60s, by soldering a coin to the end on one
cell to connect with the spring in the end of the torch.  (because NiCds
are insulated at the +ve end, up to the terminal).

I have been told that NiCd current is higher due to low internal resistence
so the actual Wattage of light is higher, and the bulbs' life is shorter.
(about 20 hours for Q60s).

Two Q60s and a hat is an excellent combination, so I would like to find a
source of NiCd compatible bulbs for Q60s.  Underwater Kinetics are not
interested.

Any ideas?

Bill Dyer
Nuneaton SAC  (SAA #220)
Warwickshire, UK.
bill.dyer@mi*.co*.uk*

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