Re: Re: Mines in arctic warfare?

[<srydzews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From practical experience I can say that keeping
> batteries in the cold will discharge them quite
> quickly. 

Well, strictly speaking, they don't actually 
discharge just because it's cold.  It's just
that WHILE they're cold they can't produce 
much power.  Once they're warmed up they'll 
be okay again.  Regardless, the advice to 
keep them warm if you're going to use them 
anytime soon makes sense.

BTW, it's really hot temperatures that 
make disposable batteries (not lead acid
batteries like in a car) discharge while
just sitting around unused.