You can't probably use the full Ah-capacity of the batteries. A normal dry
cell (ZnC) drops the voltage more or less continously during discharge,
while a NiCd have an almost flat discharge curve. According to my
experience there are always some "empty" Ah:s in a dry cell.


Regards

Attila

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