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Old 12-18-2008, 02:45 AM
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Default RE: Voltmeter for A123 cells

Not sure what you are talking about. How is a volt meter going to tell you the percent left in a cell? A123s have a very flat then abrupt discharge curve-in that they will hold 3.3 volts untill they are almost fully discharged then rapidly drop off the scale. Unlike a Nicd or Nimh that have a gradual discharge curve from 1.2 down to 1 volt. There is no way any volt meter is going to be of any use with a A123 cell. If the meter uses a recording amp meter ( like the Kodiak switch from Fromeco) that would be of use, but a volt meter is really of no use for 123s.