On Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:48:18 -0400, "Martin Riddle" wrote:


"Ian Field" wrote in message
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Everyone seems to have stopped selling most types of NiCD.

I thought like lead acid batteries they were exempt.


RoHS never covered batteries.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_Directive

My guess is that the eneloop batteries are far superior to the NICD types
that its not economical to produce them any more. I'm sure the eneloops will
work as replacements.

Not if the charging circuit runs a 5% overcharge that NiCds tolerated, but
the newer NiMHs don't.

Grant.

Cheers