"Bert" lijbertv_at_xsinet_dot_co_dot_za wrote in message
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Hello all
Anyone got some info on how and with how much milliamps do I have to
charge
a alkaline penlite battery.
All I did find was a diagram for a charger, but no current.
As far as I did read with every charge the battery will hold less
capacity.

A general rule of thumb is to charge to 140 % of the capacity. Let's assume
the cell is discharged and its capacity is 500 mAH (1.4 x 500 = 700); so you
could charge it at 70 mA for 10 hours.

Yes, capacity diminishes somewhat with each cycle.