Reply to post: Re: Recall? @Andy The Hat

Headphone batteries flame out mid-flight, ignite new Li-Ion fears

PNGuinn

Re: Recall? @Andy The Hat

Which is why all my battery power tools power tools still use Nicads, not Lion. I certainly DON'T want Lion in a device which is likely to get a lot of knocks and drops, do you?

OK, I'll also use Nimh, but I've discovered the Nicads last longer, and for most purposes the capacity is adequate.

BTW, memory effect is not a problem for me - topping up partly discharged Nicads has never been a n issue - the cells get completely flattened in use often enough to prevent it.

Problem is getting replacement batteries at a decent price - it's usually cheaper to buy a new tool and 3 batteries with charger for less than a couple of replacement cells. And most power tools these days seem to be Lion.

I'll probably have to investigate re-celling some old batteries.

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