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Nicad - Shelf Life? - 7/24/2003 9:51:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		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.
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Nicad - Shelf Life? - 7/24/2003 11:49:01 AM   
rajul



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

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Nicad - Shelf Life? - 7/24/2003 3:21:12 PM   
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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.

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Re: Nicad - Shelf Life? - 7/24/2003 3:48:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		[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.

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Nicad - Shelf Life? - 7/24/2003 4:59:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		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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