Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
UK diy (uk.d-i-y) For the discussion of all topics related to diy (do-it-yourself) in the UK. All levels of experience and proficency are welcome to join in to ask questions or offer solutions. |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
Posted to uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
Need "half decent" battery charger for NiCds and NiMhs
Some time ago, I asked about replacing NiCd rechargables with NiMhs in
a cordless phone. That seems to have worked fine. Then as a follow-up I admitted bewilderment on the topic of care and maintenance of rechargables. Dave Plowman replied: quoteA half decent charger should cut out after the battery is charged or go to a maintenance charge - but don't expect this with a cheap power tool. There are types available which will cope with different numbers of cells and both Ni-Cad and NiMH. Mascot is one make. This might also help. http://www.rcepi.com/battery_charging_tips.htm /quote and that website was a great help. However, I could not find anything made by Mascot that explicitly met my requirements. Can anyone suggest a make and model? for AA chiefly; cut out when charged preferred. You would think that the like of Maplin or budgetbatteries.co.uk would sell something that explicitly addressed this issue; but not that I can detect. Incidentally. I have a universal size charger (Delta make, probably Lidl origin) that gives time indications; it also warns not to overcharge, so I guess no cut out there. I have also a small Jessop's AA/AAA charger; no mention of times on that; it does give output = (AA) 2 x (2.8V, 240--280mA) = 1.568VA; no mention of cutout. One could be forgiven for assuming that sellers of rechargables have little or no concern for the proper use of their products; that figures, I suppose. TIA, Jon C. |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Battery life tests | Home Repair |