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Sofie
 
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Default AA battary capacity, Ah (?)

Icoe:
I would very strongly suggest that you NOT put alkaline batteries in your
Radio Shack #23-405 charger..... it is only designed for NiCads and NiMH.
DO NOT put alkalines in ANY charger not specifically designed for
alkalines..... they may explode or at the very least, get hot and make a
hell of a mess.
The cut-off voltage and charging curve is different for NiCad versus NiMH
..... that is why the charger has a 2 position selection switch..... make
certain it is set correctly for the type of battery you are charging....
notice that there is NOT a 3rd selection position for Alkaline...... do NOT
attempt to recharge alkaline batteries in this charger.
The automatic discharge and then recharge feature of some chargers and
reconditioners was meant mainly for NiCads..... to help minimize the "memory
effect" ...... not really needed for NiMH although there are those that say
it helps and others that say that regular deep cycling of NiMH is not
beneficial or even good for the battery..... my experience suggests the
latter.
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Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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"lcoe" wrote in message
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do you, or anyone know the cutoff voltage for the charge cycle? was

thinking
of testing it by charging some partially discharged alkalines.

i see some newer chargers on-line that have a switch selectable

"dis-charge"
then/charge mode. i believe it works for either type battery.

Thanks! --Loren
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