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Stability with Alkalines vs. NiCd/NiMH?

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wallyblackburn

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I seem to notice better stability and depth when using alkalines (total=12V) versus NiMH (total=9.6V). Anybody else seen this, or could I be imagining things?

Does the Minelab NiMH pack have 8 cells (9.6V) or 10 (12V)? 4/5AA NiCd and NiMH cells are available from electronics suppliers - 10 of those should go in the regular pack...

HH,
Wallace
 
Hello,

I saw NO difference in operation with 8, 1.5 volt Alkalines (12v) and 8, 1.2 volt NIMH cells (9.6v).

Because of this, I chose to use standard NIMH 1.2 volt 2300 Mah cells since current capacity is higher than any 4/5 cells I've seen.

 
Yeah, I think you're right. I was imagining things. I went back to a site I hit yesterday (NiMH yesterday, alkalines today) and it was pretty much the same. One of those old farms with iron every 3 inches - don't think the batteries matter one way or another!
 
The factory pack have 8 of the Nickle Hydrides for a total of 9.6 volts. The Explorer and the Quattro have a voltage regulator so the 8 alkalines will work as they are regulated, there should be no difference in performance
 
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