jayflash
Flashlight Enthusiast
VidPro's Eneloop disassembly was interesting. He cautioned us against, both, physical or electrical stressing such cells. I've often wondered about the differences between types of cells.
We are told that the carbon cathode in alkaline cells may break if subject to physical shock. Given that some new cells are DOA, I'd guess they may have been dropped at the factory...like I do at home. :shakehead Up to this point I assumed the spiral construction of rechargeable cells offered some protection from this abuse.
VidPro also recommended not to short circuit test the Eneloops because damage may occur. This hasn't been the case for some of the older NiCd or NiMH cells, AFAIK. I have old cells of each type that have been abused physically and shorted without any degradation.
Is it known with some certainty what cells are physically strongest and which can be heavily loaded for short times without damage? I'm curious about primary and secondary cells of all types.
How careful must we be with what we feed our lights?
Thanks for any help.
We are told that the carbon cathode in alkaline cells may break if subject to physical shock. Given that some new cells are DOA, I'd guess they may have been dropped at the factory...like I do at home. :shakehead Up to this point I assumed the spiral construction of rechargeable cells offered some protection from this abuse.
VidPro also recommended not to short circuit test the Eneloops because damage may occur. This hasn't been the case for some of the older NiCd or NiMH cells, AFAIK. I have old cells of each type that have been abused physically and shorted without any degradation.
Is it known with some certainty what cells are physically strongest and which can be heavily loaded for short times without damage? I'm curious about primary and secondary cells of all types.
How careful must we be with what we feed our lights?
Thanks for any help.
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