"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ,
Andrew McKay wrote:
Like for like, the faster you charge the batteries, the less time they
will last. And more so with poor cells - which is one of the main
problems with cheap power tools.

Do you have any reliable information to support that claim?

Only my own experience based on using re-chargeables every day in
connection with work. Even with a decent intelligent charger, both Ni-Cad
and NiMH have a longer life if charged at the 14 hour rate. This is with
good quality cells.

See. He makes things up a lot.