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Message #12796



To: beam@sgiblab.sgi.com
From: robmc@acay.com.au
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 23:33:25 -0700
Subject: [alt-beam] Re: Charging NiCads


Sathe Dilip wrote:
>
> For a normal charging cycle, charge them for about 14 hours at 1/10th of
> the Ampere-Hour capacity.
>
> In your example, charge at 60 mA for 14 hours. If your batteries are
> rated for a fast charge, you can charge them with more current with a
> proportionately less time.

Sathe, All,

How do you go about it when the capacity (ampere hours) is unknown? If
the charging current is too low the battery may lose capacity. Would
the temperature be a good indicator or the battery voltage?

Rob


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