The FAQ states, and I quote:-
1. "The problem with the modern NiCd battery is not so much the cyclic
memory but the effects of crystalline formation."
2. "When the *memory phenomenon* occurs, the crystals grow and drastically
reduce the surface area."
and
3. "The effects of crystalline formation are most pronounced if a NiCd
battery is left in the charger for days, or is repeatedly recharged without
a periodic full discharge."
Also...
> If you think it is happening, then what has really happened is that the
cells
> are worn or damaged.
yes, agreed. They are worn or damaged because you recharged them before they
were fully discharged and thus you are experiencing a memory effect.
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