At 04:30 PM 9/6/2000 +1200, you wrote: >> > NiCad or other rechargeable batteries > >Alkaline batteries ARE rechargeable. Yes, and Duracell LEAKS when recharged. Cheers, Bob -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.