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Hinman, Jeffrey M wrote:
> Hi Martin.
>
> I would NOT suggest leaving the batteries in and connecting the
> alligator leads to the terminals. In effect you are setting up a
> parallel circuit with dissimilar resistance in the sources. Most
> likely, the AC adapter will try to charge the alkalines - not a good
> idea. The only way around this is to put a diode or electronic switch
>
> in between the batteries and AC adapter connection to keep the current
>
> from flowing back to the batteries once the adapter is connected. I
> have been unable to find a circuit or diode that will work without
> decreasing the voltage supplied to the Ogo circuitry.
>
> Jeff Hinman
>
>
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