> It could be a Ni-MH 3.6V 80 mAh memory backup battery pack. Made by a few=
 different
> manufacturers, Dantona COMP-16-1NMH, Gold Peak GP60BNK3A1H, Varta 3/V60R,=
 3/60DK,
> 3/V80H-2P.
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> If it is this battery then AFAIK, charging directly from a 12V generator =
would not
> be good for a long life.
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> Paul Hutch

I am rapidly deciding that is what it is.=20

I suspect the generator is highly current limited, so with a properly funct=
ioning battery the charge current would be fine. Remember it is 'just' a ma=
gnet spinning inside some coils, and I suspect the air gap isn't that small=
.. Might take the battery out, put in a 3.6V zener and see what sort of curr=
ent I can get when cranking the handle.

Hmm, Farnell item 200-9025 might be a viable replacement battery when fitte=
d in a holder. Could be persuaded to fit in the available space OK, and eve=
n with holder, would be cheaper than a replacement torch.


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