From: Bruce Guthrie (signwatcher_at_i-star.com)
Date: Mon May 30 2005 - 15:32:52 PDT
I have both types and use the slow type more.
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From: "Dan" <dan_at_dbdigitalweb.com>
To: <newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net>
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: [NTLK] Charging NiMH batteries
> Bruce Guthrie wrote:
>> slow charge is the safest. has been ever since I was a kid, of courser
>> that
>> was long ago. along time ago.
>
> True in general it is. However batteries can still overheat, like Nimh
> and can explode (nicads rarely do on a slow charger but charging
> continuously will make their life shorter). You really need a charger
> that is designed for Nimh and will shut off when the batteries are full.
> This will make the batteries last longer and greatly reduces the risk
> that they will explode or leak.
>
> Also batteries charged slowly will in general last longer than those
> always quick charged. But again with Nimh you really should use a
> charger designed for them and shuts off when they are done. Considering
> that you can find such chargers for AA for $10 (usually less), I would
> go that route.
>
> -Dan
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