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[DickyD]

Right chaps according to the info on a number of chargers the specs read, and I quote, Discharge feature for NiCd batteries (Not required for NiMH types). Do I take it that if a racing pack is made up of NiMH cells I dont have to discharge them completely before charging ?  :-\

[boatmadman]

I understand that Nimh batteries dont have the memnory effect that nicad do, so, yes, I think you are ok not to discharge before re charging. However, I suspect that the occasional full discharge would possibly be beneficial.

Ian

[Faraday's Cage]

DD,

I concur with boatmadman.

Also what type of chargers are you using ? peak detection or timer.
If peak detection then no need to discharge but if the older timer type (ie switches off after 14hrs) then discharge cells first.

As Ian states, the occasional discharge / charge cycle is a good idea just to re-balance all the cells in the pack.

I've found that using NiMh cells saves me a load of time charging prior to a sailing session as I just top up the packs using my peak detection charger.

Terry.