boguing
8th Jun 2007, 22:11
Reading the post on PDAs and flat batteries, wanted to pick the brains of you aeroplane drivers.
I have a feeling that there is an a local pressure variable in rechargeable batteries. If I fly (slf) I can be almost certain that any battery that was fully charged at departure will be partly depleted upon arrival.
Any of you noticed this? This applies to carry on (in the good old days) as well as hold luggage. Same thing if I drive up to a ski resort.
To tie this up with a fact, Maglite tell one not to use rechargeables in their torches. Not, apparently due to the 1.2V limit, but because the torch seals are stressed by the out-gassing.
Ladies and Gents, your experiences please.
I have a feeling that there is an a local pressure variable in rechargeable batteries. If I fly (slf) I can be almost certain that any battery that was fully charged at departure will be partly depleted upon arrival.
Any of you noticed this? This applies to carry on (in the good old days) as well as hold luggage. Same thing if I drive up to a ski resort.
To tie this up with a fact, Maglite tell one not to use rechargeables in their torches. Not, apparently due to the 1.2V limit, but because the torch seals are stressed by the out-gassing.
Ladies and Gents, your experiences please.