Hi all,I just got an inexpensive ($15) electric stapler from Staples and the manual says that it is ok to use alkaline batteries but not to use regular manganese or nickel cadmium ones. Anyone know why ? will it hurt the nicads if I do use them ?Thanks

But... alkaline cells spend most of their useful life around 1.2 - 1.25volts also. They are 1.5 - 1.55 only when fresh. So I doubt if this isthe answer.

Why can't my electric stapler use Nicad batteries ?

Oct 01, 2005 22 Replies

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Frithiof Andreas Jensen 20 years ago

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nicads

What happened when you tried it??

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SioL 20 years ago

Perhaps motor performance would suffer since nicads are only 1.2V and regulars are 1.5V. Can't think of any other reason.

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Phil Allison 20 years ago

"Rich Grise"

** The warning against Ni-Cds is most likely a safety issue.

An alkaline AA will deliver about 10 amps if shorted while a Ni-Cd AA can deliver up to 50 amps - enough to burn wiring and destroy small motors.

........ Phil

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