On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 12:13 PM, RussellMc <apptechnz@gmail.com> wrote:
> Alkaline batteries in many cases will accept substantial charge rates
> and may charge with variable degrees of efficiency depending on
> circumstance. Some Alkaline batteries in poor condition may be driven
> into catastrophic failure Venting may occur but is far more likely to
> be a whimper than a bang.
>

I have seen accidentally-trickle-charged Alkalines spew electrolyte
all of the surrounding components so I would think that one should be
very wary of charging Alkaline batteries even at very low currents.

Sean
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