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Subject: 
Charging Batteries
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lugnet.robotics.handyboard
Date: 
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 15:28:50 GMT
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r.farnhill@#spamless#bssl.co.uk
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Hi all,

Just a quick question on charging different types of batteries. I have got a
6Amp 12Volt Nicad battery out of a security alarm
panel, can i charge this using a normal lead acid charger that normally
charges car batteries, If not what is the difference in cahrging methods
between lead acid and nicad as obviously the handy board wall plug charger
rated at 700mAh would not do the job.


Regards Russ.......



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  Re: Charging Batteries
 
No. You need to limit the current going through the nicad when you charge it. Typically it's some relatively small fraction the the current the battery can supply. Car battery chargers can supply a LOT of current. Hooking a small nicad to a car (...) (26 years ago, 10-Nov-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)

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