> On the subject of batteries and safety; i recently accidentally 
> shorted out
> a 6v (4xAA cells) battery pack

A single AA NimH battery carried in a pocket with coins keys et al can 
(and has)(on several occasions that I am personally aware of :-) ) 
become so hot that the outer plastic peels off and the battery is too 
hot to be picked up (100C plus) - certainly hot enough to burn skin. 
As the battery will (or should) be venting under such conditions other 
adjacent items may be chemically affected.

Even a good Alkaline AAA cell will deliver over 5 Amp short circuit.


        RM



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