9.6v Ni-cad

[funfreex]

Hi All,
How often should a 9.6v ni-cad Tx pack be discharged fully and to what voltage should it be taken down to?
My Tx turns itself off at 8.4 volts so I cant just leave the Tx on, therefore other discharging means may well be neccessary.
Thanks
Jamie

[David Drew]

0.9v per cell, so 7.2v for the pack.

Depends on how often you use it, but I would say a discharge cycle once every 6 weeks or so.

This site has some useful info.

http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com/seminar.htm

Have you got a charger than will cycle charge & discharge?
Cheers

David

[funfreex]

http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com/seminar.htm

Have you got a charger than will cycle charge & discharge?
Cheers

David

Thanks for the help David,
The Tx is used quite regularly, although not as regular as I would like say a charge once or twice a 7 day week on average I guess.
I do not have a cycle charger for ni-cads.

Jamie

[David Drew]

Thanks for the help David,
The Tx is used quite regularly, although not as regular as I would like say a charge once or twice a 7 day week on average I guess.
I do not have a cycle charger for ni-cads.

Jamie

Then I suggest the Multiplex jobbie that can automatically charge / discharge NiCd, Nihm & can charge Lipos & Lead Acid.

About £30. Bargain.

David