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Ian Jackson[_9_] Ian Jackson[_9_] is offline
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Default Testing alkaline batteries

In message , Chris Green
writes
Martin Brown wrote:

I have never seen a battery whose voltage increased significantly with
use as its remaining capacity decreased. YMMV
(but I expect that it doesn't)

Rechargeables can increase their voltage when discharging, I have a
discharge tester that shows voltage, current and capacity as it runs
and you often see a (small) increase in voltage at the beginning of
the discharge cycle.

If this happens, why? If has cooled down after charging, possibly the
effect of warming up a little?
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Ian