I stand corrected. A good, INTELLIGENT fast charger is best for NiCd's.
Otherwise, it's capacity may sink over 10 recharges. It can be restored
by a fast charger.
See http://www.antonbauer.com/tech/handbook.html
--- Original Message ---
From: "Tom Trottier" <tom@xxxxxx>
To: "Giles" <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxx>, olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date sent: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 11:57:33 -0400
> --- Original Message ---
> From: "Giles" <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date sent: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 11:23:25 +0000
> Subject: Re: [OM] ...rechargeables...
> >
> > Panasonic NiCad batteries are amongst the best. They should last for years
> > if you
> > get a good charger. Overcharging such batteries shortens their life span.
> > you can
> > tell when they have reached their end when charging them up does not work,
> > ie no
> > voltage after re-charging.
>
> One good rule for NiCd batteries is to ALWAYS remove them from the
> charger when warm. Slow charging is always better for longer lifetime.
> >
> > Giles
> >
> > claire wrote:
> >
> > > Dear Z & Z's,
> > > What are good rechargeable batteries (AA size) for flash & winder use ?
>
> NiCd's are best for high current stuff like this - better than alkaline
> or NiMh because of lower internal resistance. Lead acid batteries may
> be comparable?
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