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ZM2000 -> Nicad - Shelf Life? (7/24/2003 9:51:45 AM)

I have just purchased a new nicad pack (9,6v) from Futaba for my transmitter.

I want to know how long I can keep it in storage before charging it for the first time. I will not need it for several months.

Thanks.



rajul -> Nicad - Shelf Life? (7/24/2003 11:49:01 AM)

Read this http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com/ and let us know how you make out.....



ZM2000 -> Nicad - Shelf Life? (7/24/2003 3:21:12 PM)

RAJUL

I have read that earlier as well but it does not say anything about battery life from manufacture till it is charged for the first time.



Red Scholefield -> Re: Nicad - Shelf Life? (7/24/2003 3:48:47 PM)

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ZM2000
I have just purchased a new nicad pack (9,6v) from Futaba for my transmitter.

I want to know how long I can keep it in storage before charging it for the first time. I will not need it for several months.

Thanks. [/QUOTE]

Put it in a baggie and store in your refrigerator. A couple of years if you need to. Let it come to room temperature then give it a couple of cycles of slow charge before putting it into service.



ZM2000 -> Nicad - Shelf Life? (7/24/2003 4:59:24 PM)

Thanks a lot Red S.

I was eagerly waiting to hear the expert comment.

I am sure someday you will enlighten us with the details of this part of the battery life in one of your informative article.



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