On Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:39:25 -0700 (PDT), Jeroni Paul   
    wrote:   
      
   >steve1...@outlook.com wrote:   
   >> I have not used them. I will try one the next time I need a new   
   >> rechargeable in either of my TV remotes.   
   >   
   >For low power devices like clocks and remotes, rechargeables do not work well   
   (NiCd and NiMH). They do not last as long and when the device stops working   
   they have been discharged for so long that their internal chemistry is damaged   
   and go high    
   resistance. Due to that some smart charges may refuse to charge them,   
   sometimes they can be recovered with some charge-discharge cycles but will not   
   be like new. Rechargeables are much better for high power devices that will   
   cycle them frequently.   
      
   That's good advice. I'll change the batteries in my remotes. I'm sure   
   they were supplied with rechargeable but perhaps not!   
      
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