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RE: NiMh or NiCad?

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In Reply to: RE: NiMh or NiCad? posted by Ivan303 on November 01, 2009 at 09:10:47

Ivan

The 6SL7 uses such low current that the
battery will probably last many years.
I have a 9V that is on the 12B4 cathode
at 15mA and is good after over 2 years.
The more current the shorter the life span.
Measure the cathode voltage to see
if it is over 1.2V per cell.

DanL

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RE: "I have a 9V that is on the 12B4 cathode at 15mA and is good after over 2 years."... - Ivan303 09:46:25 11/01/09 (1)
- RE: "I have a 9V that is on the 12B4 cathode at 15mA and is good after over 2 years."... - danlaudionut 16:07:08 11/01/09 (0)

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