2 Nov
2005
2 Nov
'05
3:56 p.m.
On 11/2/2005 at 6:19 PM Scott Stevens wrote:
But don't lithium batteries contain just lithium,
which is all gone by the
time the battery discharges? An alkaline or carbon-zinc battery starts
oozing as a rule within a few years. The AAA lithium battery presumably
doesn't run the risk of that until at least 2020.
Does anybody know more they can contribute on the topic?
I believe that primary lithium cells use thionyl chloride as the
electrolyte--and it's plenty corrosive.
I suggested AA alkaline cells with the idea of putting them in a battery
holder EXTERNAL to the box. If they leak, you get goop on your floor and
desk, but your system's safe.
Personally, I hate the idea of anything liquid inside my computer. Liquids
belong on the outside, preferably sitting in a cup or glass--or in the
operator.
Cheers,
Chuck