Why can't my electric stapler use Nicad batteries ?

Oct 01, 2005 22 Replies

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

Siol ------------------------------------------------ Rather than a heartless beep Or a rude error message, See these simple words: "File not found."

"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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