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Huge wrote:
On 2006-09-24, Andrew Gabriel wrote:
In article ,
Huge writes:
Beware, the batteries that come with those zillion candelpower torches
in the DIY sheds are utter rubbish.

I suspect it's the chargers that are rubbish.

Could be. Leaving one plugged in permanently certainly killed
the battery in a couple of weeks.

Never a good idea if you're not sure about the charger. Applies to power
tools also.

A new battery was about 4 times the price of a replacement torch, which
made me suspicious.

Often the case. Who knows these days what things should cost? However, the
SLA battery in my el cheapo jump start pack has done well - and the
charger switches off when the battery is charged.

I'd be reluctant to put one in an alarm, that's for sure.

I suppose it depends on the alarm. Some panels are extremely competitive
in price so if including a battery the same might be said about it.

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