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Default Video showing heavy flour in AA batteries: any way for layman to test NiMH batteries?


"Amanda Riphnykhazova"

Yeah, interestingly low discharge is also described as low self-discharge,
indicating that they will discharge THEMSELVES if left alone and turned off.


** Low self discharge implies the opposite.

The self discharge of regular NiMH cells is quite high compared to Alkaline
cells - leave them for a few weeks to a couple of months and most of the
energy is gone.

IIFC, Eneloop claim up to 12 months with 80% retention.

Neither of which has any bearing when used with cordless phones.



..... Phil