Author: phantomDate: 20:24 20-06-07
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I am wondering if it is possible to use AA batteries in AAA slots. Of
course, I wouldn't be able to fit them in, but I was thinking that
since AAA batteries are so hard to find I would just take some wires
and tape and wire on some AA batteries instead. For example, my MP3
player, TV remote, and 3rd party wireless Gamecube controller take AAA
batteries, it would be very handy to use AA batteries with them
instead. Would this ruin them? I'm thinking they might overload the
circuits.
Similarly with C or D batteries in AA or AAA slots.
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Author: John PopelishDate: 20:30 20-06-07
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phantom wrote:
> I am wondering if it is possible to use AA batteries in AAA slots. Of
> course, I wouldn't be able to fit them in, but I was thinking that
> since AAA batteries are so hard to find I would just take some wires
> and tape and wire on some AA batteries instead. For example, my MP3
> player, TV remote, and 3rd party wireless Gamecube controller take AAA
> batteries, it would be very handy to use AA batteries with them
> instead. Would this ruin them? I'm thinking they might overload the
> circuits.
>
> Similarly with C or D batteries in AA or AAA slots.
All the same voltage, so all can substitute for each other.
Larger cells just sag less and last longer.
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Author: phantomDate: 20:41 20-06-07
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John Popelish wote:
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> All the same voltage, so all can substitute for each other.
> Larger cells just sag less and last longer.
Thanks for the confirmation. I knew they were the same voltage. I read
the larger ones I listed are capable of considerably higher discharge
rates, and I figured something bad could come of that.
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Author: John PopelishDate: 20:44 20-06-07
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phantom wrote:
> John Popelish wote:
>> All the same voltage, so all can substitute for each other.
>> Larger cells just sag less and last longer.
>
> Thanks for the confirmation. I knew they were the same voltage. I read
> the larger ones I listed are capable of considerably higher discharge
> rates, and I figured something bad could come of that.
Their discharge rate depends on the load connected to them.
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Author: Rich GriseDate: 20:49 20-06-07
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On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:24:58 +0000, phantom wrote:
> I am wondering if it is possible to use AA batteries in AAA slots. Of
> course, I wouldn't be able to fit them in, but I was thinking that
> since AAA batteries are so hard to find I would just take some wires
> and tape and wire on some AA batteries instead. For example, my MP3
> player, TV remote, and 3rd party wireless Gamecube controller take AAA
> batteries, it would be very handy to use AA batteries with them
> instead. Would this ruin them? I'm thinking they might overload the
> circuits.
>
> Similarly with C or D batteries in AA or AAA slots.
To really sex it up, get some wooden dowel the size of the AAA, and stick
a brass thumbtack in each end for contacts. Solder wires to the tacks, and
stick the dowel in the AAA compartment, with wires to the other cells
(which, like John said, can be AA, C, D, or even #6 if you're so inclined. ;-)
http://thebakken.org/artifacts/database/artifact.asp?type=category&category=B1.1.6&a
mp;id=1792
Cheers!
Rich
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Author: EeyoreDate: 20:50 20-06-07
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phantom wrote:
> I am wondering if it is possible to use AA batteries in AAA slots. Of
> course, I wouldn't be able to fit them in, but I was thinking that
> since AAA batteries are so hard to find I would just take some wires
> and tape and wire on some AA batteries instead.
On what planet are AAA batteries hard to find ?
Graham
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Author: phantomDate: 21:31 20-06-07
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Eeyore wote:
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> On what planet are AAA batteries hard to find ?
>
> Graham
Well, not necessarily hard to find, but only available in ridiculously
(comparitively) smaller quantities (I've only seen up to 4-packs, and
right next to my computer is a 50-pack of AA batteries) and alot more
expensive (a 2-pack of AAA is generally more expensive than an 8-pack
of AA, same brand).
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Author: Charlie SiegristDate: 21:36 20-06-07
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Circa Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:31:33 -0000 recorded as
<1182389493.987319.82990@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com> looks like phantom
<beatme101@gmail.com> sounds like:
>Eeyore wote:
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>> On what planet are AAA batteries hard to find ?
>>
>> Graham
>
>Well, not necessarily hard to find, but only available in ridiculously
>(comparitively) smaller quantities (I've only seen up to 4-packs, and
>right next to my computer is a 50-pack of AA batteries) and alot more
>expensive (a 2-pack of AAA is generally more expensive than an 8-pack
>of AA, same brand).
Costco.
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Author: phantomDate: 21:50 20-06-07
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Charlie Siegrist wote:
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> Costco.
Hmm.. Well, I've never even seen a store with that name. What's
special? Large quantity, low price, or both?
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Author: Doug MillerDate: 21:52 20-06-07
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In article <1182389493.987319.82990@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com>, phantom
<beatme101@gmail.com> wrote:
>Eeyore wote:
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>> On what planet are AAA batteries hard to find ?
>Well, not necessarily hard to find, but only available in ridiculously
>(comparitively) smaller quantities (I've only seen up to 4-packs, and
>right next to my computer is a 50-pack of AA batteries) and alot more
>expensive (a 2-pack of AAA is generally more expensive than an 8-pack
>of AA, same brand).
So buy a 4-pack of rechargeable AAAs, and a charger. You'll be amazed at how
quickly it will pay for itself.
--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.
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Author: phantomDate: 21:59 20-06-07
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Doug Miller wote:
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> So buy a 4-pack of rechargeable AAAs, and a charger. You'll be amazed at how
> quickly it will pay for itself.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
>
> It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.
I might do that if I come across such a thing in the future. That's a
good idea. Until then anyway, C batteries and AA batteries shall be my
preference.
(I had rechargeable AAA and AA alkaline batteries once. They worked,
but ended up a disappointment. Some leaked, and they permanantly lost
capacity faster than any other kind of rechargeable battery I have
ever had, even though they were advertised not to. They also only
lasted about half as long as regular cheap alkalines per charge. I
probably won't be going back to rechargeable alkaline in the future..)
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Author: Doug MillerDate: 22:00 20-06-07
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Author: Doug MillerDate: 22:02 20-06-07
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In article <1182391170.283913.132150@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com>, phantom
<beatme101@gmail.com> wrote:
>(I had rechargeable AAA and AA alkaline batteries once. They worked,
>but ended up a disappointment. Some leaked, and they permanantly lost
>capacity faster than any other kind of rechargeable battery I have
>ever had, even though they were advertised not to. They also only
>lasted about half as long as regular cheap alkalines per charge. I
>probably won't be going back to rechargeable alkaline in the future..)
Rechargeable alkalines suck. I'm not sure they're even made any more.
Everything I've seen in the last five years or so has been NiCad or NiMH,
either of which is way better.
--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.
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Author: EeyoreDate: 22:14 20-06-07
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phantom wrote:
> Eeyore wote:
> >
> > On what planet are AAA batteries hard to find ?
>
>
> Well, not necessarily hard to find, but only available in ridiculously
> (comparitively) smaller quantities (I've only seen up to 4-packs, and
> right next to my computer is a 50-pack of AA batteries) and alot more
> expensive (a 2-pack of AAA is generally more expensive than an 8-pack
> of AA, same brand).
http://search.ebay.ca/aaa-alkaline_W0QQ_trksidZm37QQfromZR40
Graham
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Author: phantomDate: 22:19 20-06-07
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Doug Miller wote:
> Your IP address appears to put you in Milton, Ontario, Canada. There are two
> Costcos in Mississauga, and another in Burlington.
>
> http://www.costco.com/Warehouse/Locator.aspx?country=Canada
Yeah, funny how those IP locators work. They're never right, just
close. I'm in Fergus.
I went to that company's web site and they said the closest one to me
is in Kitchener, 0 kilometres away. I think there might be something
wrong with their distance calculations. Well, I don't know if I'll be
going to Kitchener any time soon, so I think my current stock of C
batteries and AA batteries are going to be more accessible anyway. Not
to mention longer lasting. ^_^ Glad it was confirmed I could use them
instead of AAA.
Doug Miller wote:
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> Rechargeable alkalines suck. I'm not sure they're even made any more.
> Everything I've seen in the last five years or so has been NiCad or NiMH,
> either of which is way better.
Agreed.
Wikipedia has an interesting line about that "NiCad": "The
abbreviation NiCad is a registered trademark of SAFT Corporation and
should not be used to refer generically to nickel-cadmium batteries,
although this brand-name is commonly used to describe all nickel-
cadmium batteries." - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel-cadmium_battery
So. NiCd. :P
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Author: John FieldsDate: 09:12 21-06-07
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On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:50:01 GMT, Eeyore
<rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>
>phantom wrote:
>
>> I am wondering if it is possible to use AA batteries in AAA slots. Of
>> course, I wouldn't be able to fit them in, but I was thinking that
>> since AAA batteries are so hard to find I would just take some wires
>> and tape and wire on some AA batteries instead.
>
>On what planet are AAA batteries hard to find ?
---
You just can't help being obnoxious, can you?
--
JF
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Author: Doug MillerDate: 10:05 21-06-07
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In article <g9uk73ts2tpvi8ao3gt7o7ki7vrfmrd65b@4ax.com>, John Fields
<jfields@austininstruments.com> wrote:
>On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:50:01 GMT, Eeyore
><rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>phantom wrote:
>>
>>> I am wondering if it is possible to use AA batteries in AAA slots. Of
>>> course, I wouldn't be able to fit them in, but I was thinking that
>>> since AAA batteries are so hard to find I would just take some wires
>>> and tape and wire on some AA batteries instead.
>>
>>On what planet are AAA batteries hard to find ?
>
>You just can't help being obnoxious, can you?
I think it's a valid question. Perhaps it could/should have been more politely
phrased, but a valid question nonetheless. AAA batteries can be found at
virtually any pharmacy, grocery, hardware, office supply, or convenience
store. They're not "so hard to find" by any rational standard.
--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.
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Author: John FieldsDate: 10:45 21-06-07
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On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:05:18 GMT, spambait@milmac.com (Doug Miller)
wrote:
>In article <g9uk73ts2tpvi8ao3gt7o7ki7vrfmrd65b@4ax.com>, John Fields
<jfields@austininstruments.com> wrote:
>>On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:50:01 GMT, Eeyore
>><rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>phantom wrote:
>>>
>>>> I am wondering if it is possible to use AA batteries in AAA slots. Of
>>>> course, I wouldn't be able to fit them in, but I was thinking that
>>>> since AAA batteries are so hard to find I would just take some wires
>>>> and tape and wire on some AA batteries instead.
>>>
>>>On what planet are AAA batteries hard to find ?
>>
>>You just can't help being obnoxious, can you?
>
>I think it's a valid question. Perhaps it could/should have been more politely
>phrased,
---
Precisely. This Graham goon is always on the lookout for items
where he can insult a poster and never misses an opportunity to try
to demean someone if it will make him (the goon) look smarter than
the person he's demeaning.
--
JF
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Author: Doug MillerDate: 12:04 21-06-07
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In article <a83l73t77vk1kiogup7l4e8pe7rnn8gbuv@4ax.com>, John Fields
<jfields@austininstruments.com> wrote:
>On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:05:18 GMT, spambait@milmac.com (Doug Miller)
>wrote:
>>
>>I think it's a valid question. Perhaps it could/should have been more politely
>>phrased,
>
>Precisely. This Graham goon is always on the lookout for items
>where he can insult a poster and never misses an opportunity to try
>to demean someone if it will make him (the goon) look smarter than
>the person he's demeaning.
I don't see him in quite so harsh a light. YMMV -- and you might want to spend
a little time over in alt.hvac or misc.rural to see what nasty really looks
like.
--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.
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Author: phantomDate: 16:21 21-06-07
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Doug Miller wote:
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> I think it's a valid question. Perhaps it could/should have been more politely
> phrased, but a valid question nonetheless. AAA batteries can be found at
> virtually any pharmacy, grocery, hardware, office supply, or convenience
> store. They're not "so hard to find" by any rational standard.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
>
> It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.
Well, they're hard to find in larger quantities than 2. :P
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