Those regular rechargable batteries (Ni-Cads, aren't they? [Brit speak,
Isn't it?] You have to ''train'' them new ones.Charge em up, put them in
a flashlight, leave the flashlight(s) turned on, let the flashlights run
completely down.Repeat ((Pete and Repeat were two Crows, sittin on a
fence.Pete said to Repeat,,, {What is your name?} Repeat said,
Repeat.Pete said, {What is your name?} the same process at least three
times.It is good to drain those batteries all the way down at least once
a month.When the flashlight(s) run all the way down, turn off the
switch, wait a few minutes and turn them back on, the flashlight(s) will
come back on for at least a few seconds.I use ordinary Ray O Vac
Alkaline batteries and throw them away when they wear out.
cuhulin