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progers · 04-07-2013, 08:22

Rechargeable batteries are 1.2v as opposed to "normal" ones at 1.5v so you are 0.3v down to start. Both sorts have the problem that the voltage reduces as they are discharged. Best to use alkaline batteries which maintain the 1.5v for most of their life

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progers Pete Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nuneaton Services: Broadband Up to 100Mb ~ TV Mix & TiVo 1Tb ~ Phone: Talk More Anytime Posts: 1,057	Re: Remote Control Rechargeable batteries are 1.2v as opposed to "normal" ones at 1.5v so you are 0.3v down to start. Both sorts have the problem that the voltage reduces as they are discharged. Best to use alkaline batteries which maintain the 1.5v for most of their life