>Regarding Dean's hack using rechargeables: Any idea how long 4 AA >alkalines would last? Or would they give too much voltage? > >Presumably, the problem of too much voltage from four alkalines could be >resolved by using somewhat used batteries! Might be a good way of getting >more out of one's batteries before discarding them. > >But is there a danger that any of them would start to leak before the >voltage dropped enough to make battery replacement necessary? > > - Aaron >
Three AA batteries I series soldered (exactly 4.5v) for a P580CD two years ago are still holding out at 3.86 volts with no leakage, so I figure they will last up to 3 years before leaks develop. Modifying a 4-cell AA holder so 3 cells are active is not more difficult than series soldering 3 AAs. Charlie -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
