Re: [at-l] RE: batteries

["Milt Webb, IQ Software" <milt@iqsc.com>]

On Fri, 21 Feb 1997, Frank Reid wrote:

> From: rdubois@VNET.IBM.COM writes:
> >Can somebody tell me if it is safe to use lithium batteries in
> 
> Lithium cells are 3 volts instead of the traditional 1.5 volts.  If you
> substitute them directly for alkaline cells, your device will be smoked!
> That's why most lithium cells come in sizes different from ordinary
> flashlight cells.
> .....

Frank, thanks for the scoop on lithium batteries. Good info!
 -Milt

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