"SteveB" wrote in message
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I ask this question here because between everyone we have the sum of human
knowledge ............

I bought some nimh rechargeable batteries and a charger for my camera.
They are AA 1.5 v. size.

When I need to test batteries, I use a pretty good Craftsman tester. On
alkaline batteries, when new, they test up to 1.6 volts. I had some of
these nimh batteries on charge for a good while on an automatic charger.
The indicator light had gone out, indicating a full charge.

I wanted to see how much they read. They read from 1.42 to 1.45 volts.
Is this normal? Do they just last longer, but don't charge up as much? I
know they last a LOT longer in my GPS, and have saved me money already in
batteries. In my radios, the nimh runs circles around alkalines or nicd
for lasting.

Just curious.

Steve

(Should read: Just, Curious Steve...sounds better)
Normal! I bought 4 AA and a charger from WalleyWorld for $9.99! Beat that!