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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / June 2004Old New uncharged NICD battrey life !
Hi, I have a new uncharged battery, but the problem that I purchased this battery in 1991 but have not used it at all, so the question is: will it work as a new battery if I start using it now? To charge or not charge that's the question. I guess yes, just give us feedback. > Hi, I have a new uncharged battery, but the problem that I purchased > this battery in 1991 but have not used it at all, so the question is: > will it work as a new battery if I start using it now? >Hi, I have a new uncharged battery, but the problem that I purchased >this battery in 1991 but have not used it at all, so the question is: >will it work as a new battery if I start using it now? There is only one way to find out! I would say to discharge each cell individually down to .4 volts or so, and then let it rest for an hour, then start a charge at 1/10 the rated capacity for 12 hours for it's first initial charge, but after that, use it like you would any other pack. --- Proud owner of: Associated RC10GT <the other basher> Team Losi XX "CR" <the basher> Team Losi XXX KE <the racer> http://ripperd.com email: dean (at) the above domain > Hi, I have a new uncharged battery, but the problem that I purchased > this battery in 1991 but have not used it at all, so the question is: > will it work as a new battery if I start using it now? If it's been sitting that long I'd say that the pack discharged/reversed and will not be usable. But it's not like it would blow up if you tried to charge it. Give it a whack and tell us what you find out. fm, who got about 12yrs out of a set of GE c-cell nicads way back when.  SignatureL.V.X., brother mouse http://cbsrmt.mousetrap.net/RMTdb/ CBS Radio Mystery Theater database http://greyhound.mousetrap.net/altus/ retired racing dog http://www.mousetrap.net/otr/ Old Time Radio shows collection |
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