[SunRescue] An intriguing idea...

[scohen - Stephen Cohen]

BSD Bob,

So, just HOW DO you get nicads to last 20 years?  Is your technique
applicable to smaller batteries such as those found in screwdrivers and
phones and radio control transmitters & receivers?

What about cycling?  How often?  What's the 'best' way?  What's an
acceptable (and cheap) way?  Should they be left long periods in a charged
or uncharged state?  If left charged for a long period, should they be
discharged before recharging or is 'toping them off' OK?

Inquiring minds want to know.

-----Original Message-----
From: BSD Bob [mailto:bobkey at weedcon1.cropsci.ncsu.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 3:39 PM
To: rescue at sunhelp.org
Subject: Re: [SunRescue] An intriguing idea...


> To BSDbob,
> 
> Please!  Tell me how to treat my Radio Control and Cell Phone batteries to
> last 20 years!

Lessee.... if yer Radio Control had my nicads for power, the battery
pack would weigh in at around 250 lbs.... probably OK for a DC3.

Lessee.... if yer Cell Phone had my nicads for power, you might need
a tank to carry it around, (or at least a herd of grunts!).

Sounds good if you can do it......(:+\\.....

Bob

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