Sorry I meant potassium hydroxide.
Hi folks, Hi E. Pluribus Unum, great reply.
I have tested recharging carbon and alkaline in the past with good results and I am now making tests again recharging AA alkaline Rayovac cells.
I am using a high frequency radiant pulse charger based on the joule thief blocking oscillator circuit.
Using an air core coil.
Here is a link to my thread describing the circuit and my ongoing tests. The AA cells stay stone cold and I am able to draw .5 watts average from 2AA cells in series for 4 hours or 2 watt hours and the capacity is improving with each charge cycle, so it seems they are being conditioned by this circuit as well.
http://www.energeticforum.com/renewable-energy/12125-alexkor-air-core-coil-radiant-charger-2.html#post206669
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