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Patrick Henry

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Chargers...
« on: March 16, 2010, 04:30:08 pm »

Quick question..

I have a charger which came with my 6v 4a/h gel cell...can I use it to charge a 6v 3700a/h nicad pack?


Rich
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DickyD

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Re: Chargers...
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2010, 04:41:57 pm »

Dont think so Rich.
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FullLeatherJacket

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Re: Chargers...
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2010, 04:47:22 pm »

Quick answer: Only the once........... :o

(There's the right tool for every job - and this ain't it, Mr 'uggett)

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Re: Chargers...
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2010, 04:47:50 pm »

Definately not.

SLA chargers work by supplying constant voltage, as full charge is reached the current reduces to zero.

Nicad/nimh supply  a constant current until fully charged and then shut off.

Mix 'em up and .....poof! you will lose the magic smoke for ever.

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Patrick Henry

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Re: Chargers...
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2010, 04:51:31 pm »

Thank you gentlemen...and FLJ.   %)

I'll flex the plastic once again then...thanks all,


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Re: Chargers...
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2010, 05:00:27 pm »

gentlemen...and FLJ.   %)

Pushing your luck a bit Rich ? O0
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Patrick Henry

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Re: Chargers...
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2010, 05:06:35 pm »

Nah...it's my turn, Dicky.    O0


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Re: Chargers...
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2010, 05:33:59 pm »

 :P
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