On Wed, 24 Jan 2001, Simon Nield wrote:
> taking another manufacturer's datasheet (see page 9):
> suggests a similar maximum self-discharge rate of 2% per day (making the same approximation of it
> being almost linear over the 30 day measured period)

That's the problem with manufacturer data - it's wrong. Another poster
mentioned 5% per day based on his experience and I said 10% based on my
experience. We're both right, and the manufacturers are very optimistic.

Hi-capacity nicads are not much better. I have a THS720 scope, and 4
battery packs. If I charge all the packs, wait a week, I can barely get
25% life from each pack. If I've left one in the scope, it'll run maybe 5
minutes(supporting the low-drain theory has merit).

Battery manufacturers have ALWAYS LIED, get used to it. Duracell also
claims a D-alkaline has 18AH, and I have tested them under their
conditions and never gotten better than 13 or so.

Cheerful regards,

Bob Blick

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