CJT writes:

gothika wrote:

I have some 9.6v nicad batteries for a cordless drill.
What is the best way to completely discharge these before
recharging?(I use a 12v tail light bulb for some 12v nicads but don't
think that would work in this case.)

I think it would.

If you completely discharge the entire pack, it will probably be damaged and
unusable since some cells will have been reverse charged in the process.

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