Thanks for the suggestions guys.

I especially like the "follow manufacturers instructions" part.
Just need to overcome my "reading inhibitions". :-)ooo

FWIW, this happened because I was doing a fast charge.
I'm usually very careful to stop the process as soon as there
is any heat.

But this time I got called to dinner when I should have been
watching the stew. Actually more like pop-corn!

On a more serious note, I am reminded about how familiarity breeds
contempt and can often lead to compromising safety.

Anyway, cleaned up the mess. No real harm seems to have been
done except I prolly blew up about $60.00 worth of nicad cells.


DOC
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"Jim Land" wrote in message . 3.44...
wrote in news:1169348263.349379.159780@
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While attempting a home-charge of a set of NiCd batteries, they were
left unattended and consequently exploded (relatively high current was
flowing through them). The basement area in which the explosion took
place is currently being ventilated overnight.

BigSnip

The potassium hydroxide (35%) is the worst component
in NiCd batteries. Rinse splattered areas with as much
water as you can.

And, in times to come, it might be wise to follow the battery
manufacturer's recommendations for charging procedures, especially the
current level.

If you're paranoid, you can rig a sort of "charging chamber" with
some hollow-center cinder blocks. That will at least confine the damage
if it happens again.

I'm guessing no one was hurt.

Keep the peace(es).

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