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Dirtcrazy
02-20-2001, 12:37 AM
Ok, I've read all the questions about chargers discharging or not discharging properly. But can someone plese tell me how often you are supposed to discharge?(I use plain old NiCad 6 cell pre-made packs)
And also, please let me know the best procedure for doing so. My dynamite mega charger has a discharge switch that I use every now and then but for no exact time or frequency.

FilthyPierre
02-21-2001, 04:07 PM
Basically, NiCd's should be stored discharged to about 0.8 - 0.9 volts each cell. So your stick pack should read between 4.8 and 5.4 volts.
Check this site out, should answer all your questions.R/C Battery Clinic (http://gnv.fdt.net/~redscho/)

BBalak
02-22-2001, 03:08 PM
You might find my site helpful:
http://members.tripod.com/BBalak/batterycare.htm

Bryan